eSIM & Internet
An eSIM for Thailand is a digital SIM installed from a QR code before you fly and switched on the moment you land in Phuket, with no hunt for a phone shop at the airport. AURA sells the airova.net eSIM with 5G data in Thailand.
On the AURA shelf right now: 1 option, prices from 50 ฿. A request takes about a minute online, a human manager on the partner side confirms it, and payment happens after that, directly to the partner.
Prices taken from the catalogue on 2026-11-06.
What you get
- Installed from a QR code before departure — data works the moment you land.
- 5G coverage in Thailand; plans priced by data volume and validity.
- Your home number stays active: the eSIM runs as a second line.
- No passport and no in-store registration on arrival.
- Needs an eSIM-capable phone — check your model beforehand.
Options in the catalogue
- airova.net 5G eSIM for Phuket — from 50 ฿
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in Phuket — an eSIM or a local SIM card?
An eSIM is better for a trip: you install it in advance, it works from touchdown, and it needs no passport or queue, while your home number stays live as a second line. A physical local SIM makes sense for a long stay, when you need a Thai number for a bank, deliveries and local services.
Which phones support eSIM?
eSIM is supported on iPhone from the XS onwards and on many Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy models. You can check in your phone settings: if there is an option to add a digital or eSIM plan, the device will work.
How do I install a Thailand eSIM?
Buy a plan on airova.net, which the card links to, and scan the QR code you receive in your phone settings before you leave home. After landing, select that line for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it if your phone asks.
How much does a Thailand eSIM cost?
Plans vary by data allowance and validity. The starting price is on the card, and the full range is on the partner’s site that it links to.
Do I need a passport to get an eSIM in Thailand?
Not for the airova.net eSIM: it is bought and installed online, with no visit to a phone shop. You will need a passport if you later get a physical local SIM, since Thai SIM cards are registered to an ID document.
When and whom do I pay?
After the partner confirms, and directly to the partner. AURA does not hold client funds and takes no prepayment on a partner’s behalf.
Is booking through AURA more expensive than going to the partner directly?
No. The price is never higher than going to the partner directly, and some partners run promo terms on AURA links. On top of that you earn loyalty points: 200 on sign-up, 50 per request a partner accepts, up to 5% of a completed service, and points for a friend who pays for a first order through your link — with a discount on that order for them.