DriftAsia Reference

Thailand
mobile operators

Which operators power our eSIM plans for Thailand, the local network to lean on, and what a tourist SIM costs on the ground.

The DriftAsia eSIM plans for Thailand shown on this page use dtac, TrueMove H, Advanced Info Service and offer 4G/5G depending on the plan. Check each plan for its exact network, data allowance, validity and price before choosing. Available plans are fully refundable within 30 days as long as the eSIM has not been used on a network at the destination.

Main operatordtac
Local SIM$8-15
Operators in our plans3

5G covers 95%+ of population; AIS strongest on islands and rural north.

77 MSI91 NQI

Plan share by operator

Share of the eSIM plans we sell for Thailand, by underlying operator.

dtac: 44% (99 plans) TrueMove H: 30% (67 plans) Advanced Info Service: 26% (57 plans) 3 OPERATORS
  • dtac44%
  • TrueMove H30%
  • Advanced Info Service26%

Network at a glance

dtac is the network most travellers lean on in Thailand. 5G is live on at least one operator we carry, so newer phones can reach top speeds in covered areas. On our Mobile Speed Index it scores 77, placing it among the stronger networks in the region. Median data price has risen from $0.95 per GB in April 2026 to $1.08 in August 2026.

The operators behind our plans

Each network we carry in Thailand, with who runs it and what generation it reaches.

dtac#3
Owner
True Corporation (depuis fusion 2023)
Network
5G/4G
5G
5G since December 2020
Plans we carry
99
TrueMove H#2
Owner
True Corporation
Network
5G/4G
5G
5G since February 2020
Plans we carry
67
Advanced Info Service#1
Owner
Intouch Holdings / Singtel
Network
5G
5G
5G since February 2020
Plans we carry
57

Common questions

Which operator is best in Thailand?

dtac offers the widest reach for most travellers. 5G covers 95%+ of population; AIS strongest on islands and rural north. Our eSIM plans run on the strongest available network, so you do not have to choose a SIM at the counter.

Does Thailand have 5G?

Yes. At least one operator we carry runs 5G, available mainly in larger cities and along major corridors. Older devices fall back to 4G automatically.

How much is a local SIM in Thailand?

A tourist SIM bought on arrival typically runs $8-15. An eSIM skips the queue and the passport scan, and activates by QR code before you land.

How many operators power Thailand eSIM plans?

We carry plans across 3 operators in Thailand. The donut above shows how our catalogue splits between them.

How we read this

Plan share counts how many of the eSIM plans we sell for Thailand run on each operator. It reflects catalogue depth, not subscriber market share. The top operator is the network we would hand a traveller who can pick only one.