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Vodafone AU roaming in Thailand: Charges and how to activate
All you need to know about Vodafone roaming in Thailand, including the $5 roaming plan, international roaming add-ons, and standard pay-as-you-go rates.
If you are a Vodafone AU customer planning a trip to Thailand, you can use your existing SIM card at your destination. Since this country is included in Vodafone’s eligible destinations, you can use Vodafone AU roaming in Thailand.
This guide explains all you need to know about Vodafone roaming plans, international prepaid packs, and standard pay-as-you-go rates.
In the end, if you want to find an alternative to Vodafone in Thailand, consider getting a Holafly eSIM, with unlimited data, reliable coverage in 200+ destinations, and 24/7 customer support.
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Is Vodafone AU roaming available in Thailand?
Yes, Vodafone AU roaming is available in Thailand for eligible customers. This country is eligible for Vodafone AU $5 roaming. So, when you land in Thailand, you can easily turn on your phone and use data, calls, and SMS. You won’t need to purchase a Thailand SIM card.
Vodafone is typically connected automatically to DTAC when they arrive in Thailand. If the network is weak, you can also connect manually to AIS or TrueMove H.
Vodafone AU $5 Roaming for Thailand
Vodafone $5 roaming is available for postpaid customers on Vodafone Infinite, Plus Plan, or Vodafone Infinite Data plans. This roaming plan costs AU$5 per day and includes use of your standard domestic data allowance, standard calls, and SMS.
How it works:
- Price: $5 per day
- Data: Use of your standard domestic data allowance.
- Calls and SMS: Standard allowance.
- Duration: Up to 90 days per calendar year.
- Important note: If the included data is exceeded, additional 1 GB blocks are automatically added for $5 each (plan dependent).
Vodafone AU prepaid international roaming add-on for Thailand
There is no $5 roaming plan available for prepaid customers. They must purchase an international roaming add-on to use Vodafone roaming in Thailand. If not, the standard roaming rates will apply, which can become expensive, especially if you use data-heavy apps while roaming.
There are three roaming add-ons available for prepaid users:
| Price | Duration | Data | Standard Talk | Standard SMS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 1-Day plan | 1 GB | 100 Min (incoming and outgoing) | 100 international texts |
| $15 | 3-Day plan | 3 GB | 150 Min (incoming and outgoing) | 150 international texts |
| $35 | 7-Day plan | 7 GB | 350 Min (incoming and outgoing) | 250 international texts |
You can use our data usage calculator to decide how much data you need for your trip.
You can use the My Vodafone app to purchase or recharge the pack in case you consume your allowance before it expires.
Vodafone AU pay-as-you-go roaming rates for Thailand
If no $5 roaming or add-on is active, standard PAYG international roaming rates apply. The rates are the same for both postpaid and prepaid customers. But the way they are charged is different.
The charges on postpaid plans are applied to their monthly bill, and the prepaid customers are charged from their My Credits balance.
Here are the Vodafone PAYG rates for postpaid and prepaid customers:
- Data: $1 per MB
- Calls: $1 per minute
- SMS: $0.75 per message
Warning: At $1 per MB rates, even a simple daily use of social media platforms like Facebook or Instagram can easily cost $100 or more. If you want to frequently use mobile internet in Thailand, purchasing an eSIM can be a more cost-effective option.
How to activate Vodafone AU international roaming for Thailand
You can use the My Vodafone app to activate international roaming for Thailand.
Postpaid users
The $5 roaming automatically activates when you use the internet, make or receive calls, or send texts in your destination. But take the following steps to ensure it’s active.
- Log in to the My Vodafone app.
- Check if your plan includes $5 Roaming.
- Enable international roaming on the app.
- Turn on data roaming in phone settings once in Thailand.
Prepaid users
Prepaid users should purchase an international add-on either using the My Vodafone app or via SMS.
- Log in to the My Vodafone app.
- Go to the Extras/Add-ons and select the international add-on you need.
- Purchase a roaming add-on via My Vodafone.
- Enable roaming in phone settings once in Thailand.
Notes:
- Always have the latest version of the My Vodafone app on your phone before your trip. You may not be able to download it in some destinations.
- Ensure data roaming is enabled on your phone. Otherwise, you may not be able to use roaming in Thailand.
Stay connected in Thailand with Holafly
As a Vodafone customer, you can easily stay connected with roaming during your trip to Thailand. However, doing so costs extra while draining your regular monthly allowances. Holafly offers you unlimited data, reliable coverage, flexible plan durations, and 24/7 customer support, making it one of the best alternatives to Vodafone roaming in Thailand.
Holafly Thailand eSIM prices range from AU$5.90 to $2.43 per day, which is more budget-friendly, especially if you want to stay in Thailand for a few weeks.
If your trip doesn’t end in Thailand and you would like to go to another country after that, Holafly plans is the perfect option for frequent travelers. It is a monthly subscription for long-term use, with coverage in 170+ destinations with a single eSIM.
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Disclaimer: The data in this article is accurate as of April 14 2026, and is subject to change.
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