Thailand eSIM: Stay Connected and Save 20%

Whether you're using Google Maps to find your hotel, booking transport, checking flight information, contacting family back home or simply keeping in touch while you're travelling, your phone is likely to become one of your most useful travel essentials. Rather than waiting until you arrive to find a shop selling a physical SIM card, you can arrange a Thailand eSIM online before you travel. 

We've teamed up with MyEsimGlobal, which offers travel eSIMs for more than 190 destinations worldwide, including Thailand. And there is an added benefit for Penn Visa Company Customers - You can get 20% off your MyEsimGlobal purchase. Simply use our link below, or enter PENNVISA at checkout.

What is an eSIM? 

An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your compatible smartphone. Instead of buying a physical plastic SIM card and inserting it into your phone, an eSIM can be purchased online and installed digitally. For travellers, this can be particularly useful because you can arrange your mobile data before leaving the UK.

MyEsimGlobal sends your installation details by email, including a QR code or one-tap installation option. You can install the eSIM while connected to Wi-Fi before your journey and then use it for mobile data when you arrive in Thailand. There is no need to wait until you arrive to find a SIM shop or remove your normal physical SIM card. Before purchasing, check that your phone supports eSIM technology and is unlocked for use with another network.

Thailand eSIM plans for different types of traveler

One of the advantages of MyEsimGlobal is the choice of plans available for Thailand. There are standard data plans for people who want a set amount of mobile data, as well as unlimited options available for periods from 1 day through to 30 days for travelers who expect to use their phone more heavily.

For a traveller who mainly needs Google Maps, messaging, email and occasional browsing, a smaller package may be enough. If you expect to use your phone for video calls, streaming, uploading photographs or frequent internet use, a larger or unlimited plan may be more suitable. You can view the current Thailand plans here: GET 20% OFF WITH MYESIMGLOBAL Remember to use PENNVISA at checkout if you purchase directly
 

Thailand coverage

MyEsimGlobal currently lists AIS, DTAC and TrueMove as network partners for its Thailand eSIM. This means the service is designed to provide connectivity across Thailand, including popular destinations such as Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket and Chiang Mai.

As with any mobile network, coverage and connection quality can vary according to location, network conditions and other factors. Travelers heading into particularly remote areas should bear this in mind.
For most visitors, the main advantage is convenience. Your mobile data can be arranged before you leave home rather than having to find a local SIM provider after landing

Why choose an eSIM instead of a physical SIM?

Physical SIM cards remain a perfectly valid option for travelling in Thailand. However, an eSIM has several advantages, particularly if you want to organise everything before you leave the UK.

Arrange it before you travel

You can purchase your eSIM online and receive your installation details before your trip. This means you can sort out your mobile data while you still have reliable Wi-Fi rather than trying to deal with it after a long flight.

No need to find a SIM shop

After arriving in Thailand, you can get on with your holiday rather than looking for somewhere to buy and install a SIM card. This can be particularly useful if you arrive late at night or simply want to get to your hotel. How many times have you frequent Thailand travellers added a stack of time queueing at the Airport Sim Shop?

No physical SIM to remove

There is no small plastic SIM card to remove from your phone and no risk of losing your normal SIM while you're away.
Depending on your phone and existing mobile service, you may also be able to keep your normal SIM available while using the eSIM for mobile data.

Choose the amount of data you need

MyEsimGlobal offers a range of fixed-data and unlimited options, allowing you to choose a plan based on your trip and expected usage.

Useful for travelling beyond Thailand

MyEsimGlobal offers eSIMs covering more than 190 destinations, as well as regional options. If Thailand is part of a wider trip, it is worth checking whether a regional plan could be suitable for your itinerary.
 

How to install your Thailand eSIM

Setting up an eSIM is straightforward, although the exact steps depend on your phone:

1. Choose your Thailand eSIM
Select Thailand and choose the plan that suits the length of your trip and expected data use.
2. Purchase your eSIM
Use the MyEsimGlobal website and remember to enter PENNVISA at checkout to receive your 20% discount.
3. Receive your installation details
MyEsimGlobal sends the eSIM information to you by email. Depending on your device, you can use the supplied QR code or one tap installation option.
4. Install before travelling
It makes sense to install your eSIM while you are still at home and connected to reliable Wi-Fi. That way, you have one less thing to deal with when you arrive in Thailand.
5. Connect when you arrive
Once you reach Thailand, select the eSIM for mobile data and follow the activation instructions provided with your plan. MyEsimGlobal recommends keeping international roaming disabled on your primary SIM while travelling, helping to avoid unexpected roaming charges.

Will my phone work with an eSIM?

Before purchasing, there are two important things to check.

• Your phone must support eSIM technology.
• Your phone must be unlocked.

Many modern smartphones support eSIM, including numerous recent iPhone, Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models. However, compatibility can vary between models and countries. If you're unsure, check your phone manufacturer's specifications before buying.