ok: 7/7 collected providers current, Saily excluded
We don't show Saily prices: saily.com blocks automated price collection, so we cannot verify their prices weekly. Saily is excluded from this comparison as of 20 September 2026.
What is the best eSIM for Thailand by trip cost?
The lowest price observed for USD checkout on .
Verdict
Nomad has the lowest price observed for USD checkout on 2026-10-05: $10.00 for 14d/10GB.
Prices checked:
Requires an eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phone.
STAT | page=/best-esim-for-thailand/ | scenario=14d/10GB | result=Nomad | value=$10.00 | checked=2026-10-05
Trip-cost scenarios
7d/5GB
Prices checked:
| Result | Provider | Selected plan | Trip cost | Direct link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest | Jetpac | 5 GB 30d | $7.00 | Check current plans select the 5GB plan |
| Tie | aloSIM | 5GB/30d | $8.00 | Check current plans select the 5GB plan |
| Tie | Nomad | 5 GB 30d | $8.00 | Check current plans select the 5GB plan |
| Compared | Ubigi | 10GB 7d | $9.00 | Check current plans select the 5GB plan |
| Not winner-eligibleFair-use not verified | Maya Mobile | Global unlimited/7d | $19.99 | Check current plans select the 5GB plan |
14d/10GB
Prices checked:
| Result | Provider | Selected plan | Trip cost | Direct link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest | Nomad | 10 GB 30d | $10.00 | Check current plans select the 10GB plan |
| Tie | Ubigi | 10GB 30d | $11.00 | Check current plans select the 10GB plan |
| Tie | Jetpac | 10 GB 30d | $11.50 | Check current plans select the 10GB plan |
| Compared | aloSIM | 10GB/30d | $16.00 | Check current plans select the 10GB plan |
| Not winner-eligibleFair-use not verified | Maya Mobile | Global unlimited/14d | $27.99 | Check current plans select the 10GB plan |
30d/20GB
Prices checked:
| Result | Provider | Selected plan | Trip cost | Direct link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest | aloSIM | 20GB/30d | $19.50 | Check current plans select the 20GB plan |
| Compared | Jetpac | 30 GB 30d | $23.99 | Check current plans select the 20GB plan |
| Compared | Ubigi | 25GB 30d | $24.90 | Check current plans select the 20GB plan |
| Not winner-eligibleFair-use not verified | Maya Mobile | Global unlimited/30d | $49.99 | Check current plans select the 20GB plan |
Will it work when I land?
- Jetpac — Declared network(s): AIS, TrueMove H, the networks the provider lists · Source checked 2024-05-11 · Mapping scope: destination-wide.
- Maya Mobile — Declared network(s): AIS, the networks the provider lists · Source checked 2024-05-11 · Mapping scope: destination-wide.
- Nomad — Declared network(s): AIS, dtac, the networks the provider lists · Source checked 2024-05-11 · Mapping scope: destination-wide.
- Ubigi — Declared network(s): AIS, TrueMove H, the networks the provider lists · Source checked 2024-05-11 · Mapping scope: destination-wide.
- aloSIM — Declared network(s): AIS, the networks the provider lists · Source checked 2024-05-11 · Mapping scope: destination-wide.
Fair-use truth
FUP source checked:
- Maya Mobile: 3GB of full-speed data per day on Global unlimited/7d. Evidence level: generic. Fair-use not verified
Promo
No promo code needed — compare the observed USD checkout price directly.
FAQ
What does the default-scenario comparison show?
The verdict and scenario table show the current canonical comparison.
When were these prices checked?
Prices checked: .
What is not compared?
Not compared on:
- hotspot policy
- 5G access
- KYC
- activation start
- refund terms
Methodology and next comparisons
Read the comparison methodology or download the canonical data.
This page answers which Thailand eSIM purchase covers the trip you intend to take at the lower observed cost, rather than ranking brands in the abstract. We assemble qualifying purchases for a week, a fortnight, and a month. Pick the scenario that matches your stay and likely usage; navigation between terminals, ride booking, translation, video, and tethering can move a traveller into a different allowance even on identical dates.
How to interpret the plan rows
A qualifying plan reaches the end of the scenario and supplies its required data. We do not promote an attractive headline bundle when you would need another purchase to complete the case. An unlimited label is paired with the supported daily full-speed ceiling, since fair-use controls may throttle later traffic while leaving the connection technically uncapped. “Fair-use not verified” says that we lack sufficiently plan-specific evidence for the displayed threshold, so the offer is not winner-eligible. A page-level link lands on a Thailand catalogue rather than a prefilled basket; match the plan name and validity yourself. Checkout currency, local tax handling, and volatile campaigns can change the payable total. The weekly snapshot date sits next to each table.
From declared network to usable setup
Several eSIM retailers can resell roaming access over the same Thai mobile network, yet impose different allowances, validity clocks, speed policies, recharge methods, and support channels. The network names we publish come from provider materials. They are not an independent field check of an island, overnight train, rural road, or hotel room. Review the host operator’s own coverage information for your stops. Install before the flight and follow the stated activation sequence; store manual setup details somewhere reachable offline. A carrier-unlocked, eSIM-compatible phone is required, and the travel line must be selected for cellular data without accidental switching to the home SIM.
Thailand eSIM questions
Will the same plan cover cities and islands?
A national product may permit access in both, but that is not a promise of continuous reception. Geography, backhaul, building materials, congestion, and the declared host network affect what you encounter.
Should I rely on accommodation Wi-Fi to choose a smaller plan?
Only if your itinerary and work can tolerate that dependency. Consider time away from the hotel, transport apps, uploads, and backup connectivity, then choose the closest scenario with reasonable headroom.
What does throttling change?
After a fair-use allowance, data may continue at a reduced speed. Messaging might remain possible while large downloads, calls, or hotspot work become less practical; the exact rule belongs to the current plan terms.
Can a promotion disappear before I pay?
Yes. Promotions and localized storefronts are volatile. Treat the table as a dated observation and verify the selected product and final total on the provider checkout page.