Mountain town in Mae Hong Son, Thailand
Internet in Pai: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Pai?
Median fixed broadband in Thailand is 299 Mbps and mobile is 134 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Several cafés have solid wifi for remote work; it can drop in storms. Mobile 4G is a decent backup.
Getting online in Pai
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre exists in the town centre; rural bungalows may rely on mobile data or slow broadband. |
| Cafés and coworking | Several cafés have solid wifi for remote work; it can drop in storms. Mobile 4G is a decent backup. |
| Outages | Power cuts in storms in rainy season |
| Tourist SIM | AIS, True and dtac airport counters sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs, roughly 300–600 THB for 8–15 days; passport required. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | AIS, True, dtac |
| Monthly data plan | ฿300–600 ($8.9–17.9) |
Coworking in Pai
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Southeast Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Pai?
Median fixed broadband in Thailand is 299 Mbps and mobile is 134 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Several cafés have solid wifi for remote work; it can drop in storms. Mobile 4G is a decent backup.
Which SIM card should I get in Pai?
AIS, True and dtac airport counters sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs, roughly 300–600 THB for 8–15 days; passport required.
Can I use an eSIM in Thailand?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.