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How much data do you need for 5 days in Thailand?
Based on real usage, not guesswork. Maps, Grab, social media and video calls consume wildly different amounts.
Cập nhật 28/07/2026
There is no single right number, but there is a right way to work it out. Instead of guessing, add up the activities you actually do on holiday.
Real daily consumption
| Activity | Per day | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Google Maps navigation | 50–150 MB | Almost zero if you download offline maps first |
| Ride-hailing apps | 20–40 MB | Mostly base map tiles |
| Messaging | 30–80 MB | Photos push this up fast |
| Facebook, Instagram | 300–600 MB | Autoplaying video is the main cost |
| TikTok | 800 MB – 1.5 GB | The heaviest common app by far |
| 30-minute video call | 300–500 MB | A voice call is about 15 MB |
| Photo backup to cloud | 1–3 GB | Turn this OFF while abroad |
Three tiers by usage style
Light — 3 GB for 5 days
Maps, taxis, messages home and quick lookups. No heavy social media, no video. Comfortable if you download offline maps.
Typical — 5–8 GB for 5 days
This suits most people: some Facebook and Instagram, a story a day, a few video calls home. Take 8 GB if you post photos and video often.
Heavy — 15 GB or unlimited
TikTok on the road, live streaming, remote work, or tethering a laptop. At this level unlimited plans usually cost less per gigabyte.
Savings that work immediately
- Download offline maps before you fly — this removes almost all navigation traffic.
- Disable video autoplay in Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
- Cap YouTube quality at 480p on mobile data.
- Turn off automatic app updates over mobile data.
- Hotel Wi-Fi in Thailand is generally good — save heavy tasks for the room.