Does it work at Phuket airport straight after landing?

Yes. Activate the eSIM before departure, then enable it on landing at Phuket International (HKT); it latches onto a Thai network like AIS or dtac, handy for arranging your airport transfer before you even leave the terminal.

Is this a Phuket-only plan?

No, it's a single national Thailand eSIM. It covers Phuket in full but keeps working if you ferry to Krabi, Koh Samui or Phi Phi, or fly back to Bangkok, all on the same data allowance with nothing to swap.

Phuket eSIM.

Name: Phuket travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

One eSIM for Phuket — Patong's beach clubs, Old Town cafés and every Phi Phi ferry.

from $3.14/day · unlimited dataAll of Thailand →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days$6.80$0.68/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 15 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip$6.80

Good to know in Phuket

Phuket's beaches sit on the west coast while the airport is up north; a Grab or taxi can take an hour, so keep your eSIM active to track the fare and route in real time.

Two simple ways to buy

Phuket eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Phuket eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Phuket — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in Phuket?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Phuket eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Phuket are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

Phuket eSIM: your local data guide.

Phuket is spread across a whole island, so getting from your resort to the right beach takes real navigation. A Phuket eSIM keeps Grab, maps and ferry apps running as you cross from Patong's nightlife to the Big Buddha viewpoint, book a longtail to Phi Phi, or hunt down Old Town's Sino-Portuguese cafés. Scan on arrival and you're connected instantly.

One eSIM for Phuket and all of Thailand. It's the national Thailand eSIM — from $3.14/day with unlimited data, working the same in Phuket as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Phuket International Airport (HKT)?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

Phuket eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$0.67

$2.00

—

5 days1GB

$0.40

$2.00

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.29

$2.00

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$0.68

$6.80

—

15 days3GB

$0.45

$6.80

−33%

30 days5GB

$0.26

$7.71

−61%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Phuket

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Phuket eSIM from $3.14/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Phuket.

Patong Beach

Ride-hailing and maps steer you from Bangla Road's bars back to your hotel when tuk-tuk prices spike after midnight.

Phuket Old Town

Data fuels café-hopping, menu translation and Instagram shots of the pastel Sino-Portuguese shophouses on Thalang Road.

Kata Beach

Check live surf and weather, book a surfboard hire and pin your sunset spot along the quieter south-west coast.

Big Buddha

Mapping the winding hill road and sharing viewpoint panoramas both need a steady signal high above Chalong Bay.

The practical bit

Getting around Phuket on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Phuket

Grab— The island's main ride-hailing app, vital where metered taxis are scarce and beaches lie far apart.
Bolt— A cheaper ride-hailing alternative that undercuts Phuket's famously pricey tuk-tuks and taxis.
12Go Asia— Book and track ferries and speedboats out to Phi Phi, Krabi and the Similan Islands.
Google Maps— Essential for a spread-out island where your resort can sit an hour from the airport.

How long to stay in Phuket

Travellers usually stay five to seven nights in Phuket, mixing beach days at Patong or Kata with island-hopping boat trips and a wander through the Old Town's shophouses.

How much data for Phuket

Between Grab, maps, ferry bookings and beach-day photo dumps, a balanced 3-5GB suits most week-long stays; go Unlimited if you plan to stream by the pool or hotspot a laptop from your villa.

Coverage in Phuket

Coverage is strong across Patong, Phuket Town and the main west-coast beaches on AIS, TrueMove H and dtac; it holds near the piers but drops over open water on Phi Phi and Similan boat trips.

Where you're headed

Discover Phuket.

Phuket, Thailand — skyline and landmarks · stay connected with a Phuket eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Phuket, Thailand — streets and everyday scenes · stay connected with a Phuket eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Phuket, Thailand — sights worth exploring · stay connected with a Phuket eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Phuket, Thailand — a travel moment · stay connected with a Phuket eSIM from My Holiday SIM

How to activate your Phuket eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in Phuket

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in Phuket?

What is a Phuket eSIM?

A Phuket eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Phuket data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

How eSIM works →Check my phone

A traveller with a backpack smiling at her phone — online abroad with My Holiday SIM

Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Peace of mind

Your Phuket eSIM: data-only, zero bill shock.

Your Phuket eSIM handles the internet while you travel. Your home number stays exactly where it is — no surprise roaming charges in Phuket, no swapping your real SIM out.

Keep your number & WhatsApp

The eSIM is data-only and runs alongside your home SIM. Your number, iMessage and WhatsApp keep working exactly as they do at home.

No roaming bills, ever

Turn data roaming OFF on your home SIM and ON for the eSIM. You pay once, up front — no overage, no metered surprises, no bill waiting when you land home.

One thing worth knowing

Because it's data-only, the eSIM can't receive bank verification (OTP) text codes — those still go to your home number. Keep it reachable on Wi-Fi calling, or use app-based codes.

Traveller relaxed and connected on her phone, no roaming bill to worry about

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Phuket.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

A traveller at the departure gate, eSIM ready on her phone

eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in Thailand.

5G where available, fast 4G everywhere else

Connected · 5G

Your eSIM joins Thailand's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

AIS
TrueMove H
dtac

Popular places covered

BangkokPhuketChiang MaiKrabiKoh SamuiPattaya

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your Phuket eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

Phuket eSIM questions, answered.

You'll have a strong signal at the piers and near shore, but service drops out over open water and around remote limestone islands. Download your maps and boat details before sailing, and you'll reconnect as you approach each island.

Your Phuket eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

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