10GB$9.99
one-off, no subscription
- 5G/LTE data on True's network
- Ideal for lighter trips
- Valid for 30 days from activation
- QR code delivered by email
eSIM & internet in
Phuket
Thailand's largest island, and far more varied than its reputation. Here's how to arrive connected at HKT and keep a signal from Patong to Phang Nga Bay.
Getting mobile data in Phuket
You can buy a tourist SIM card at Phuket airport, but an eSIM installed before you fly skips the arrivals-hall queue entirely and works the second you land. Same 5G/LTE network, no plastic, no passport photocopy.
- Towns, the main west-coast beaches and Phuket International Airport are all well covered.
- Speeds dip on crowded beaches in high season and drop out mid-crossing on Phi Phi and Phang Nga boat trips.
- Download ferry tickets, maps and hotel pins before boarding — offline copies save the day on the water.
- The island is big: expect to rely on Grab or a rental car with live navigation between Phuket Town and the northern beaches.
Getting around Phuket
- The island is big — Phuket Town to Mai Khao is over an hour. Plan around one or two bases rather than daily hops.
- Ride-hailing apps work but availability varies by beach; taxis and minibuses fill the gaps.
- Ferries and speedboats leave from Rassada and Ao Po piers for Phi Phi, Krabi and the Phang Nga bay islands.
- Renting a car makes sense for the south of the island; the roads are steep and busy for inexperienced scooter riders.
Towns, main beaches and the airport are well covered. Speeds can dip on crowded beaches in high season and drop out entirely mid-crossing on boat trips, so download your tickets and maps before you board.
Old Phuket Town
Thalang Road's shophouses, coffee roasters and Sunday night market are the antidote to the resort strips.
West coast beaches
Kata and Nai Harn are calmer than Patong; Mai Khao in the north is long, quiet and mostly empty.
Day trips by boat
Phang Nga Bay's limestone karsts are the classic outing. Leave early to beat the tour flotilla.
Thailand eSIM plans for Phuket
Every plan runs on True's nationwide 5G/LTE network, is valid for 30 days and activates on your first connection in Thailand.
20GB$14.99
one-off, no subscription
- 5G/LTE data on True's network
- Best for everyday use
- Valid for 30 days from activation
- QR code delivered by email
50GB$44.99
one-off, no subscription
- 5G/LTE data on True's network
- Best for heavy use
- Valid for 30 days from activation
- QR code delivered by email
Prices are set in USD. Other currencies are shown for guidance using a fixed reference rate and may differ slightly at checkout.
Heading to Phuket?
Get online
Install a Thailand eSIM before you fly and land with maps, rides and messages already working.