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Travel resources for Asia: eSIMs, transfers and trip tools
Where to get mobile data in ten countries, who to book a private transfer with in each region of Thailand, which government sites are the official ones, and a few neutral planning tools.
Updated · Checked against official sources
This directory lists 11 eSIM stores (one for each of ten Asian countries plus a multi-country parent store), the 22 private-transfer sites of the Smile Taxi Service network in Thailand grouped by region, the official Thai government sites for entry, trains, airports and tour licences, and five third-party planning tools. The eSIM stores and transfer sites are affiliated with Asia Travel Forum; the government sites and tools are not.
Where do I buy an eSIM for each country in Asia?
Short answer: each country store sells data-only eSIMs for one destination plus regional plans, paid once by PayPal, with the QR code sent by email; the plan starts at the first connection in that country. The eSIM guide explains phone compatibility and setup.
- eSIM HubMulti-country · parent store
The parent store of the country shops below, with travel eSIMs for destinations beyond these ten.
- Thai eSIMThailand · AIS, TrueMove H, dtac
5G in Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai and Pattaya on supported plans; 4G/LTE nationwide.
- Japan eSIMJapan · NTT docomo, KDDI (au), SoftBank
5G in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and other cities; 4G/LTE nationwide.
- Korea eSIMSouth Korea · SK Telecom, LG U+
5G in Seoul, Busan and other major cities; LTE nationwide.
- Vietnam eSIMVietnam · Viettel, MobiFone, Vinaphone
5G in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang on supported plans; 4G/LTE nationwide.
- Taiwan eSIMTaiwan · Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile
Regional and global plans that include Taiwan; most also cover other parts of Asia.
- Hong Kong eSIMHong Kong · csl, SmarTone
5G across Hong Kong Island and Kowloon; 4G/LTE throughout the territory.
- Singapore eSIMSingapore · Singtel, StarHub, M1
5G across the island, including Changi Airport, Marina Bay and Sentosa; regional plans add Malaysia and Indonesia.
- Malaysia eSIMMalaysia · Maxis, CelcomDigi
5G in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru and other cities; 4G/LTE nationwide.
- Philippines eSIMPhilippines · Globe, Smart
5G in Metro Manila, Cebu and Davao on supported plans; 4G/LTE across the main islands.
- Indonesia eSIMIndonesia · Telkomsel, Indosat, XL Axiata, Smartfren
4G/LTE across Bali, Java and the main islands; 5G in selected cities on supported plans.
Where can I pre-book a private transfer in Thailand?
Short answer: the 22 sites below are the regional booking desks of one operator, Smile Taxi Service; pick the one for the place you are going. Each has an English and a Thai edition, and the same terms apply on all of them.
Nationwide
- Smile Taxi ServiceNationwide · BKK, DMK, UTP, HKT
The operator behind every site here: airport transfers, intercity rides and 10-hour days with a car and driver.
- Thailand Taxi ServicesNationwide
English booking gateway with a page for every route, the same fleet and the same fixed prices.
- Thailand TaxisNationwide
Nationwide booking front with how-to-get-there guides for Koh Samet, Pai, Hua Hin and Ao Nang.
- Taxis ThailandAirports · BKK, DMK, UTP, HKT
Airport-first fare list for BKK, DMK, U-Tapao and Phuket, plus fixed city-to-city fares.
Bangkok and Pattaya
- Bangkok Taxi ServicesBangkok · Suvarnabhumi (BKK), Don Mueang (DMK)
Airport transfers into Bangkok and intercity rides from the capital, plus a Bangkok day tour.
- Airport to Pattaya TaxiPattaya, Jomtien, Naklua, Pratumnak
BKK, DMK and U-Tapao to any Pattaya hotel, plus onward rides to Ban Phe and the Koh Chang pier.
Central and west
- Ayutthaya TaxisAyutthaya
Ayutthaya to and from Bangkok, both airports and Pattaya, and onward to Khao Yai, Kanchanaburi, Hua Hin and Sukhothai.
- Ratchaburi TaxisDamnoen Saduak · Ratchaburi town
Bangkok and both airports to the floating market and Ratchaburi town; the market to Kanchanaburi or Hua Hin.
- Kanchanaburi TaxiKanchanaburi town
Bangkok and both airports to Kanchanaburi, with custom day charters around the province.
- Sai Yok TaxisSai Yok district (Kanchanaburi)
The raft-house resorts on Highway 323, Hellfire Pass and Sai Yok National Park, from Kanchanaburi, Bangkok and both airports.
- Hua Hin TaxiHua Hin
Bangkok, both airports and Pattaya to Hua Hin and back.
East coast
- Ban Phe TaxisBan Phe pier (Rayong) for Koh Samet
BKK, DMK, U-Tapao, Bangkok and Pattaya to the Koh Samet boats, and on to the Koh Chang ferry pier.
- Koh Chang TaxiAo Thammachat ferry pier, Laem Ngop (Trat)
BKK, DMK and Pattaya to the Koh Chang ferry; you walk onto the boat.
North
- Chiang Mai TaxiChiang Mai · CNX
Chiang Mai or CNX to Pai, Chiang Rai and Suvarnabhumi, and a 10-hour Chiang Mai day with car and driver.
- Sukhothai TaxisSukhothai · THS, PHS
New Sukhothai and the Historical Park from THS, PHS, Bangkok and both Bangkok airports, and on to Chiang Mai or Ayutthaya.
North-east (Isan)
- Khao Yai TaxiKhao Yai (Pak Chong, Thanarat Road)
Suvarnabhumi to Khao Yai, and a 10-hour Khao Yai day with wineries and waterfalls.
- Korat TaxisKorat (Nakhon Ratchasima) · Phimai
Bangkok and both airports to Korat, and Korat to Khao Yai, Phimai Historical Park and Khon Kaen.
- Khon Kaen TaxisKhon Kaen · KKC
KKC airport to the city, and Khon Kaen to Udon Thani, Korat, Bangkok and both Bangkok airports.
- Udon Thani TaxisUdon Thani · UTH · Nong Khai
UTH to the city and to Nong Khai at the Friendship Bridge (rides end at Thai immigration), and Udon Thani to Khon Kaen.
- Ubon TaxisUbon Ratchathani · UBP · Khong Chiam
UBP to the city and to Khong Chiam on the Mekong; Pha Taem and full days out are quoted by message.
South
- Phuket Taxi ServicesPhuket · HKT
Phuket Airport to Patong and the Andaman coast, long-distance runs to Bangkok and Pattaya, and a Phuket day tour.
- Krabi TaxisKrabi · Ao Nang
Ao Nang to and from Phuket Airport and Patong at fixed fares; other Krabi rides by message.
Which one serves your airport? See Thailand airport transfers; for drive times, see road trips from Bangkok.
Which official Thai websites should I use?
Short answer: file the arrival card only at tdac.immigration.go.th, check rules with the Immigration Bureau and the Tourism Authority of Thailand, and use the airport operator's pages for taxis and trains. These sites are run by Thai government bodies and are not affiliated with us.
- Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)Immigration Bureau · free
The only official site for the arrival card every visitor files within 3 days before arrival; look-alike sites charge for it.
- Immigration BureauRoyal Thai Police
Visa exemption, extensions of stay and immigration office information.
- Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)Official tourism site
Destinations, events and travel information; the TAT call centre is 1672.
- TAT NewsroomOfficial announcements
Where rule changes such as the September 2026 visa exemption are announced in English.
- Airports of Thailand (AOT)BKK, DMK, HKT, CNX and other airports
Official ground-transport pages: taxi ranks, the Airport Rail Link and ride-hailing pickup points.
- State Railway of Thailand (SRT)National railway
Long-distance and sleeper trains to Chiang Mai, the north-east and the south.
- Department of Tourism licence checkMinistry of Tourism and Sports
Look up a tour company or guide by name or licence number before you pay.
- VAT Refund for TouristsRevenue Department
Conditions for the 7% VAT refund: 2,000 THB per shop per day, goods leaving by air within 60 days.
Which planning tools are worth having?
Short answer: an offline-capable map, a currency converter and one or two booking platforms cover most trips. These are independent third-party services, listed without any relationship to us.
- Google MapsMaps and directions
Download the area for offline use before you land; public transport directions cover the big Asian cities.
- XECurrency converter
Mid-market exchange rates for the baht, yen, won and other Asian currencies, to judge a money changer's rate.
- Booking.comAccommodation
Hotel and guesthouse bookings across Asia; check each rate's cancellation terms.
- AgodaAccommodation
An Asia-focused hotel booking platform.
- 12GoTrains, buses and ferries
Online tickets for trains, buses, vans and ferries in Thailand and neighbouring countries.
Transparency: the eSIM stores and the 22 transfer sites in this directory (Smile Taxi Service and its booking sites) are affiliated with Asia Travel Forum. Everything we say about them comes from their published terms. The government sites and third-party tools are independent of us.
Frequently asked questions
Are all the Thai transfer sites in this directory run by the same company?
Yes. All 22 are booking sites of Smile Taxi Service, with the same terms: a fixed price per vehicle including tolls, nothing charged when you book, and payment to the driver at the end. They are affiliated with Asia Travel Forum.
Which website is the official one for Thailand's arrival card?
Only tdac.immigration.go.th, run by the Immigration Bureau (the THIM app is the optional alternative). Filing there is free; sites that ask for a fee are unofficial look-alikes.
Which eSIM store should I use for a trip through several countries?
Choose a regional plan that names every country on your route; the country stores and the parent store, eSIM Hub, sell them. If you visit only one country, that country's store is the simplest choice.
How can I check that a Thai tour company is licensed?
Search its name or licence number on the Department of Tourism's licence check. Licences are issued by the Department of Tourism, not by the TAT, and they cover guides as well as companies.