Southeast Asia eSIM Coverage 2026: Which Plan Covers Thailand, Bali, Vietnam & the Philippines?
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Buying one eSIM for Thailand, Bali, Vietnam and the Philippines? Check this first: no single regional plan covers every Southeast Asian country. AloOui has two Southeast Asia options, and the right one depends on your route. This guide shows exactly which plan covers which country, with real prices, so you buy the right eSIM the first time.
Quick answer
Going to Bali or Malaysia? Buy the Asia eSIM, from $7.71. It covers Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Singapore.
Going to the Philippines? Buy the South East Asia eSIM, from $7.85. It covers the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and Singapore.
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The Asia eSIM is the best choice for the classic Thailand, Bali and Vietnam route.
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5GB · 30 days
$26.88
Two to four weeks of maps, Grab, bookings and social media.
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Unlimited Essential · 15 days
$119.64
1GB per day at full speed, then unlimited at up to 1.25 Mbps.
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Which plan covers which country?
| Country | Asia eSIM | South East Asia eSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | Yes | Yes |
| Vietnam | Yes | Yes |
| Singapore | Yes | Yes |
| Indonesia (Bali) | Yes | No |
| Malaysia | Yes | No |
| Philippines | No | Yes |
| Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar | No | No |
| Also covered | Australia, Hong Kong, Macao, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Uzbekistan | None |
Visiting Cambodia or Laos? Buy a single-country eSIM for that stop. You can hold more than one eSIM on most phones.
Roaming vs a Southeast Asia eSIM
Home roaming or airport SIMs
- Expensive daily roaming passes
- Queues and passport registration at every airport
- A new SIM each time you cross a border
AloOui regional eSIM
- One prepaid plan for several countries
- Install at home and connect when you land
- Keep your home number for calls and bank codes
- No ID required, QR code by email
Best plan by route
- Thailand, Bali and Vietnam: Asia eSIM, 5GB for 30 days or Unlimited Essential.
- Thailand and the Philippines island hopping: South East Asia eSIM.
- Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bali: Asia eSIM.
- Thailand only: a single-country Thailand eSIM is usually cheaper.
- Staying 60 days or more: Asia Long Trip eSIM.
How much data do you need?
- Maps, Grab and messaging: about 100 to 250MB per day
- Social media and photos: about 200 to 500MB per day
- Video calls or hotspot: 1GB or more per day, so choose Unlimited
Pro tips
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi, then turn on the eSIM line and data roaming when you land.
- Download offline maps before island hopping, since signal can drop on ferries.
- No internet? Set the APN to data.esim and try selecting a network manually.
- Flying home through Europe? The AloOui UK Local eSIM with UK Number adds unlimited calls and SMS.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there one eSIM for all of Southeast Asia?
No single AloOui plan covers every Southeast Asian country. The Asia eSIM covers Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Singapore. The South East Asia eSIM covers the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and Singapore.
Which eSIM works in Bali?
The Asia eSIM covers Indonesia, including Bali. The South East Asia eSIM does not.
Which eSIM works in the Philippines?
The South East Asia eSIM covers the Philippines on Globe and Smart. The Asia eSIM does not.
Does any AloOui regional eSIM cover Cambodia or Laos?
No. Use a single-country eSIM for Cambodia or Laos.
Can I use hotspot?
Yes, hotspot sharing works where supported by the network and your device.
Do I need ID to buy?
No ID is required for the AloOui eSIM purchase. Your QR code is delivered by email.
What if my eSIM does not connect?
Turn on data roaming, set the eSIM as your mobile data line, check the APN is data.esim and select a network manually. Still stuck? Visit the AloOui Help Center.
Pick the right Southeast Asia eSIM
Bali and Malaysia: Asia eSIM. Philippines: South East Asia eSIM. From $7.71, no ID required.
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