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The range now includes fixed data, daily high-speed and a whole-plan unlimited option. As checked on 15 September 2026, 10GB for thirty days is A$16.95. Seven days of unlimited is A$24.95; thirty days is A$85.95. Unlimited provides 100GB at up to 10Mbps across the whole validity period, then 384kbps. It has no daily reset and must start within sixty days of purchase.
The SIM Shop places no separate cap on personal hotspot use for that unlimited plan, but the supplier has not confirmed technical support, network or device limits, or how tethered use counts against the 100GB allowance. If sharing is essential, ask us before buying or choose a plan with confirmed hotspot terms. Compare the current Thailand options and read our Thailand unlimited guide for the detail.
The gaps that are bigger than the price gap
If you are comparing Ubigi for Thailand, check the exact plan’s high-speed allowance, reduced speed and allowance period. Check its current reload and reinstallation rules too. Compare those terms with the other plan you are considering, rather than treating one policy as a category-wide winner.
For SimCorner, check the current Thailand offer, whether it is a physical SIM or eSIM, and any delivery or installation requirements. Compare the exact plan and refund terms before paying. Read current independent reviews directly if they matter to your choice.
For Holafly, compare the current total price for your Thailand dates, then check speed, hotspot and refund conditions. A plan sold by the day should be compared with enough fixed data for the same trip, not with a different-duration headline price.
For Simify, check the current plan’s allowance, reduced-speed terms and refund conditions. Compare the terms that apply to your purchase rather than ranking a policy by its writing style or an old speed figure.
How much data do you actually need?
Thailand is wifi-rich. Hotels, hostels, cafés, malls, most restaurants and a lot of 7-Elevens have it.
Most travellers use four to seven gigabytes across a week. Maps in Bangkok, Grab bookings, messaging, socials, photos.
The heavy items are Grab and food delivery apps, which run maps continuously while you wait, and photo uploads if you back up at full resolution.
Ten gigabytes over thirty days covers the large majority of two week trips with room spare. Given how cheap Thailand is, the difference between the 5GB and 10GB tier is a few dollars, so buying 10GB is reasonable insurance rather than an upsell.
Full guide: how much data you need for Thailand.
What to compare before choosing
For SimCorner, check the current Thailand offer, whether it is a physical SIM or eSIM, and any delivery or installation requirements. Compare the exact plan and refund terms before paying. Read current independent reviews directly if they matter to your choice.
Their published refund policy, though, covers “Sim cards and/or Accessory” and never mentions eSIMs, while asking you to return the faulty item at your own cost. Full comparison: SimCorner vs The SIM Shop.
For Airalo, check the exact Thailand plan’s network, data structure, hotspot terms and total price. Read any rewards or refund conditions separately. Compare those stated terms with the alternative you would actually buy.
If you are comparing Ubigi for Thailand, check the exact plan’s high-speed allowance, reduced speed and allowance period. Check its current reload and reinstallation rules too. Compare those terms with the other plan you are considering, rather than treating one policy as a category-wide winner.
For Nomad, compare the current Thailand offer in the currency you will pay. Check the country list, validity, start window and any voice or SMS requirement. Read reward eligibility separately from the upfront price.
Saily contracts through an Australian company, CyberQuay Pty Ltd in Sydney, publishes its throttle in full including Thailand’s higher 5GB daily tier, and includes an ad blocker and web protection free.
For Holafly, compare the current total price for your Thailand dates, then check speed, hotspot and refund conditions. A plan sold by the day should be compared with enough fixed data for the same trip, not with a different-duration headline price.
For Simify, check the current plan’s allowance, reduced-speed terms and refund conditions. Compare the terms that apply to your purchase rather than ranking a policy by its writing style or an old speed figure.
For our Thailand plans, check the exact option’s coverage, allowance, validity, speed and hotspot terms before buying. You can also read our public refund policy and company details. If reviews matter to your decision, open the current independent profile and read the recent feedback rather than relying on an old count here.
So what are we actually offering on Thailand?
A fair question when two competitors are cheaper.
Ninety-five cents against Airalo buys you an Australian company under Australian law, with someone answering the email in your time zone rather than fourteen hours behind you.
Two dollars ninety-five against SimCorner buys you a refund policy that names eSIMs and does not ask you to post anything back, and no exposure to a 128 kbps unlimited plan.
Whether that is worth it is your call. On Thailand specifically, we think plenty of people will reasonably decide it is not, and we would rather write that than pretend a three dollar gap is imaginary.
Where we are more clearly competitive is at the other tiers: A$4.95 for 1GB over 7 days, A$9.95 for 3GB over 30 days, A$12.95 for 5GB over 30 days. For a short trip where you will mostly be on wifi, those are sensible amounts of money.
What to compare on the exact unlimited plan
| Detail | Check before buying |
|---|---|
| High-speed data | Is the allowance daily, across the whole plan, or uncapped? |
| Speed | Is there a speed ceiling, and what happens after any threshold? |
| Reset | If it resets, what timezone and time apply? |
| Hotspot | Is technical support confirmed, and is there a separate allowance? |
| Validity and start | How long does service last, and by when must you start it? |
Read the current terms for the exact destination and option. A rule published for another country or another plan in the same brand is not a substitute.
On a destination where 10GB costs A$14 to A$21, unlimited is rarely worth it. Holafly’s week at A$43 is triple the fixed-plan price for data most people will not use.
The exception is a genuine heavy user, and for them Ubigi’s terms are the only ones in this table worth paying for.
Our exact daily plans publish the allowance and supplier-backed reduced-speed wording, with a numeric figure only where available. Full sourced comparison of all nine providers: what “unlimited” actually means.
Hotspot
For Airalo, check the exact Thailand plan’s network, data structure, hotspot terms and total price. Read any rewards or refund conditions separately. Compare those stated terms with the alternative you would actually buy.
SimCorner lists hotspot as uncapped at no extra cost.
Holafly caps it at 1GB per day on trip plans regardless of the unlimited headline.
Saily’s terms prohibit tethering “beyond occasional personal use” without defining it, while their country pages advertise unlimited sharing.
Ubigi, Nomad, Simify and ourselves permit it with no published device limit.
Travel eSIM hotspot limits compared.
What about a local Thai SIM?
Worth taking seriously here, because Thailand has genuinely cheap tourist SIMs sold at the airport, often bundled with a large data allowance for a week or two.
The case for one: the headline price can be lower than any eSIM, and the allowances are generous.
The trade-off is the arrival errand: check the counter’s hours and registration requirements before relying on an airport purchase. A local operator may offer a physical SIM, an eSIM or both. Whether your Australian line can stay active depends on your phone and carrier settings, not simply on buying a local plan.
Buying a travel eSIM before departure means you can save the setup email and install after landing on working wifi. Compare that convenience with a local operator’s current price, coverage and voice options in our Thailand eSIM, roaming and local SIM guide.
Will it work on your phone, and can you keep your number?
Check your exact phone model, regional version and carrier-lock status before buying. It needs eSIM support, and using your Australian line alongside the travel eSIM also needs compatible dual-SIM operation. The phone’s age alone does not settle it. Read our guide to checking your phone before you pay.
Use a compatible, unlocked phone that supports both lines at once. Leave your Australian line enabled and check that international roaming is available on your carrier account. Turn data roaming and automatic data switching off for that line, then use the travel eSIM for mobile data. Calls, voicemail and sent texts can still attract charges. Bank texts depend on your bank, carrier and network; delivery is not guaranteed.
So which one
For SimCorner, check the current Thailand offer, whether it is a physical SIM or eSIM, and any delivery or installation requirements. Compare the exact plan and refund terms before paying. Read current independent reviews directly if they matter to your choice.
Buy Airalo if you want tethering permission in writing, or the offline app, at 95 cents less than us.
If you are comparing Ubigi for Thailand, check the exact plan’s high-speed allowance, reduced speed and allowance period. Check its current reload and reinstallation rules too. Compare those terms with the other plan you are considering, rather than treating one policy as a category-wide winner.
For Nomad, compare the current Thailand offer in the currency you will pay. Check the country list, validity, start window and any voice or SMS requirement. Read reward eligibility separately from the upfront price.
Consider our Thailand plan if its coverage, allowance and validity fit your trip and you want to deal with The SIM Shop. Read the exact plan terms and our refund policy before choosing.
Before you fly: Thailand requires a free digital arrival card for most non-Thai travellers entering the country. We explain the three-day window, the airside-transit exemption and the official link in our Thailand Digital Arrival Card guide.
If you have decided what you need, our Thailand eSIM plans list the current sizes and validity periods.
Questions people actually ask
What is the cheapest eSIM for Thailand from Australia?
For SimCorner, check the current Thailand offer, whether it is a physical SIM or eSIM, and any delivery or installation requirements. Compare the exact plan and refund terms before paying. Read current independent reviews directly if they matter to your choice.
Why is Thailand so cheap compared to Europe?
Wholesale data is inexpensive in Thailand. The same 10GB plan that costs A$14 to A$21 there costs A$26 to A$50 in Europe from the same providers.
How much data do I need for two weeks in Thailand?
Most travellers use four to seven gigabytes a week. Thailand is wifi-rich, so the heavy items are Grab and food delivery apps, which run maps continuously, and full-resolution photo uploads. A 10GB plan over 30 days covers most two week trips.
Is unlimited data worth it in Thailand?
Compare fixed data with unlimited for the same trip length and total price. Read the high-speed allowance, speed ceiling, reset period and hotspot rules. Heavy use on one day and light use across several days can favour different plan structures.
Should I buy a local Thai SIM at the airport instead?
A local plan can cost less, but compare the actual offer, registration requirements and arrival counter hours. You may be able to keep your Australian line alongside it if your phone supports both lines. A local SIM does not automatically mean losing access to your Australian number.
Which eSIM has the best hotspot for Thailand?
Airalo, which states in writing that there is no limit on tethering or the number of devices. SimCorner lists hotspot as uncapped. Holafly caps it at 1GB per day on trip plans.
Do travel eSIMs work on the islands?
Check the supported network for the exact Thailand plan against the islands and stops on your itinerary. A national plan does not promise a signal at every beach or on boat crossings. Save maps and important details offline.
Can I keep my Australian number in Thailand?
Use a compatible, unlocked phone that supports both lines at once. Leave your Australian line enabled and check that international roaming is available on your carrier account. Turn data roaming and automatic data switching off for that line, then use the travel eSIM for mobile data. Calls, voicemail and sent texts can still attract charges. Bank texts depend on your bank, carrier and network; delivery is not guaranteed.
Sources
Our own prices from our live Thailand product page. Competitor prices from each company’s own Australian store or published rate card, and from published US dollar pricing for Nomad and Saily. Policy quotes from Airalo’s Unlimited Data Plans Fair Use Policy and Terms of Use, Saily’s Terms of Service, Ubigi’s Terms and Conditions, Nomad’s terms and conditions, Holafly’s refund policy, and SimCorner’s refund policy and Europe comparison table for the 128 kbps figure. SimCorner’s review count from ProductReview.com.au, stated as observed. All retrieved 17 to 20 August 2026.
Written by Lachlan, who runs The SIM Shop from Brisbane and answers the support email himself.
