Asia

Thailand

6 apps tracked1 blocked2 work fine

Last verified: September 7, 2026How current is this? Read our accuracy disclaimer

Payments1

Apple Pay

Use instead: PromptPay QR

Local app preferred

Cards work in cities, but street vendors and markets prefer PromptPay QR or cash.

No setup needed

Last verified: Jul 24, 2026

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Messaging1

Use instead: LINE

Local app preferred

WhatsApp works, but almost everyone in Thailand communicates on LINE — hotels and tour operators included.

Set up before you land

Last verified: Jul 24, 2026

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Maps & Navigation1

Google Maps

No direct substitute

Works fine

Google Maps works well in Thailand, including transit and Grab integration.

No setup needed

Last verified: Jul 24, 2026

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Ride-hailing1

Uber

Use instead: Grab / Bolt

Blocked

Uber merged into Grab in SE Asia. Use Grab (or Bolt) for rides and food delivery.

Set up before you land

Last verified: Jul 24, 2026

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Internet Access1

US carrier roaming

Use instead: Tourist SIM (AIS / TrueMove / dtac) or eSIM (Airalo / Holafly)

Local app preferred

Roaming works but is pricey; a tourist SIM at the airport is cheap and fast, or set up an eSIM before you fly.

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Last verified: Sep 7, 2026

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Social Media Access1

Instagram / Facebook / X

No direct substitute

Works fine

All major social apps work normally; LINE is the main local social and messaging app.

No setup needed

Last verified: Sep 7, 2026

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