Live like a local faster with the essential Thai apps

Google Maps

iOS · Android · Web

Maps and navigation with detailed traffic and transit coverage across Thailand.

• 🎯Best for: Finding routes for walking, driving, or public transport in Thai cities
• 🌏Store availability: Global
• 💳Foreign cards: Not required

• Download offline maps before rural or island trips.
• Search in Thai script to surface more local results.

Apple Maps

iOS · macOS

Native navigation for Apple users with Siri and CarPlay support.

• 🎯Best for: iPhone users wanting seamless voice-guided navigation
• 🌏Store availability: Global
• 💳Foreign cards: Not required

• Works flawlessly with Apple CarPlay on Thai roads.
• Displays BTS and MRT routes with station-level details.

Grab

iOS · Android

Ride-hailing, food delivery, and courier services in one super app.

• 🎯Best for: Booking taxis or motorbikes when language is a barrier
• 🌏Store availability: Global
• 💳Foreign cards: Supported

• Earn GrabRewards points and redeem them for ride or food discounts.
• Accepts most international credit and debit cards.

inDrive

iOS · Android

Peer-to-peer ride platform where passengers propose fares and pick drivers before the trip begins.

• 🎯Best for: Negotiating fair car or bike rides in Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, and Chiang Mai
• 🌏Store availability: Global (live in dozens of Thai cities)
• 💳Foreign cards: Optional (most trips use cash, PromptPay, or local wallets)

• Set your own fare, see counteroffers, and choose drivers based on ETA, rating, or vehicle type.
• Safety toolkit lets you share trip tracking, request SUVs, add extra stops, or note luggage/pet needs.

Bolt

iOS · Android

Affordable ride-hailing alternative available in key Thai cities.

• 🎯Best for: Quick and budget-friendly rides in Bangkok and Chiang Mai
• 🌏Store availability: Global
• 💳Foreign cards: Supported

• Fares are often cheaper than Grab, especially during off-peak hours.
• Some drivers prefer cash—confirm payment method before hopping in.

BTS SkyTrain

iOS · Android

Official Bangkok BTS app with route planning and fare estimates.

• 🎯Best for: Planning elevated train journeys across Bangkok
• 🌏Store availability: Thailand only
• 💳Foreign cards: Not required (free app)

• Built-in planner shows travel times and total fares.
• Station maps list exits, elevators, and nearby landmarks.

Bangkok MRT

iOS · Android

Official subway companion for Bangkok’s Blue and Purple MRT lines.

• 🎯Best for: Checking MRT routes, fares, and station facilities
• 🌏Store availability: Thailand only
• 💳Foreign cards: Not required (free app)

• Receive notifications about service disruptions or maintenance work.
• Station pages include park & ride info, amenities, and exit maps.

TrueMoney Wallet

iOS · Android

Digital wallet for QR payments, transfers, and bill pay accepted nationwide.

• 🎯Best for: Paying at 7-Eleven, street vendors, and online shopping
• 🌏Store availability: Thailand only
• 💳Foreign cards: Not supported (requires Thai bank or cash top-up)

• Works wherever PromptPay QR codes are accepted.
• Top up instantly via Thai bank transfer or cash at 7-Eleven.

Moreta Pay

iOS · Android

Multi-country QR wallet designed for travelers across Southeast Asia.

• 🎯Best for: Using foreign bank accounts to pay with QR in Thailand and nearby countries
• 🌏Store availability: Global
• 💳Foreign cards: Supported (top up with international cards or overseas banks)

• Earn 1% cashback on everyday QR payments with zero fees.
• Skip currency exchange runs—fund the wallet directly in USD or other currencies.

DeepPocket

iOS · Android

Tourist-friendly Thai e-wallet with PromptPay QR and a Visa prepaid card.

• 🎯Best for: Scanning PromptPay QR codes without a Thai bank account
• 🌏Store availability: Global
• 💳Foreign cards: Supported (load via Visa/Mastercard, mobile banking, or cash)

• Tourist Access Plan unlocks PromptPay payments for 30 days up to 50,000 THB.
• Choose virtual or physical Visa cards with Bangkok transit integrations.

Wise

iOS · Android · Web

International money transfers and multi-currency accounts with low FX fees.

• 🎯Best for: Sending money to Thailand or spending in THB at real exchange rates
• 🌏Store availability: Global
• 💳Foreign cards: Supported

• Create a THB balance inside Wise for quick, low-fee transfers to Thai banks.
• Exchange currency at the mid-market rate and spend globally with the Wise debit card.

Revolut

iOS · Android · Web

Multi-currency banking app with cards and in-app FX tools for travelers.

• 🎯Best for: Using foreign cards in Thailand with minimal exchange fees
• 🌏Store availability: Global
• 💳Foreign cards: Supported

• Create disposable virtual cards for secure online shopping.
• Add your Revolut card to Apple Pay or Google Pay for tap payments in Thailand.

GrabFood

iOS · Android

Thailand’s widest selection of restaurants, cafes, and convenience stores delivered.

• 🎯Best for: Ordering meals in major Thai cities with reliable delivery
• 🌏Store availability: Global
• 💳Foreign cards: Supported

• Integrated with the main Grab app—earn points across rides and food.
• Stack GrabRewards points and promo codes for free delivery.

LINE MAN Wongnai

iOS · Android

Food delivery paired with Wongnai’s trusted restaurant reviews.

• 🎯Best for: Discovering local eateries not listed on other platforms
• 🌏Store availability: Thailand only
• 💳Foreign cards: Supported

• Lower delivery fees in central Bangkok compared to international competitors.
• Deep integration with Wongnai ratings and photos.

Makro PRO

iOS · Android · Web

Wholesale grocery ordering and delivery for homes, hotels, and restaurants.

• 🎯Best for: Bulk groceries and supplies with next-day delivery
• 🌏Store availability: Global
• 💳Foreign cards: Supported

• Access Makro’s full catalogue without visiting the warehouse.
• Earn PRO Points cashback on large orders.

Airbnb

iOS · Android · Web

Short-term and monthly rentals direct from hosts around Thailand.

• 🎯Best for: Apartments, condos, and villas with flexible stays
• 🌏Store availability: Global
• 💳Foreign cards: Supported

• Use the monthly stay filter for long-term discounts.
• Many listings bundle utilities and Wi-Fi, perfect for digital nomads.

Agoda

iOS · Android · Web

Hotel and accommodation booking with deep inventory across Asia.

• 🎯Best for: Finding deals on Thai hotels, resorts, and guesthouses
• 🌏Store availability: Global
• 💳Foreign cards: Supported

• AgodaCash loyalty credits reduce future bookings.
• Often beats other platforms on price for Thailand stays.

Booking.com

iOS · Android · Web

Global booking platform with flexible cancellation policies.

• 🎯Best for: Hotels that allow easy cancellations or pay-at-property
• 🌏Store availability: Global
• 💳Foreign cards: Supported

• Genius loyalty tiers unlock discounts, breakfast, and late checkout perks.
• Many listings offer free cancellation until the day before arrival.

LINE

iOS · Android · Web

Thailand’s go-to messaging platform with payments, mini-apps, and official accounts.

• 🎯Best for: Keeping in touch with locals, paying via QR, and joining community groups
• 🌏Store availability: Global
• 💳Foreign cards: Supported (for LINE Pay top-ups)

• Follow official accounts for banks, utilities, and even government services.
• LINE Pay unlocks exclusive restaurant and retail discounts.

Messenger

iOS · Android · Web

Meta’s messaging platform for Facebook friends, businesses, and Marketplace sellers.

• 🎯Best for: Contacting Thai businesses and online sellers that rely on Facebook Pages
• 🌏Store availability: Global
• 💳Foreign cards: Supported

• Many independent shops and landlords respond quickest via Messenger.
• Syncs with Facebook Marketplace for buying and selling second-hand items.

WhatsApp

iOS · Android · Web

Global messaging staple for keeping in touch with friends and family abroad.

• 🎯Best for: Maintaining communication when swapping SIM cards or traveling internationally
• 🌏Store availability: Global
• 💳Foreign cards: Supported

• End-to-end encrypted messages, voice, and video calls.
• Your account follows your phone number—no need to re-add contacts after arrival.

Shopee

iOS · Android · Web

Thailand’s largest marketplace for budget-friendly gadgets, fashion, and home goods.

• 🎯Best for: Daily deals with stacked vouchers and Shopee Coins
• 🌏Store availability: Global
• 💳Foreign cards: Supported

• Chat directly with sellers to negotiate bundles or shipping.
• Collect daily coins to offset future purchases.

Lazada

iOS · Android · Web

Official brand stores, electronics, and bill payments wrapped into one marketplace.

• 🎯Best for: Authentic electronics, appliances, and lifestyle essentials
• 🌏Store availability: Global
• 💳Foreign cards: Supported

• LazMall guarantees genuine products with expedited shipping.
• Pay electricity, water, and mobile bills directly with international cards.

CF CNX

iOS · Android

Reserve CrossFit Chiang Mai classes and stay plugged into Thailand’s original CrossFit box.

• 🎯Best for: Locking in WOD slots and community events at Chiang Mai’s pioneering CrossFit gym
• 📍Based in: Chiang Mai
• 📦Service type: Class bookings + membership management

• View daily programming, secure limited class seats, and RSVP to specialty clinics.
• Update your member profile, billing details, and saved cards directly in the app.

CNX AthletX

Instagram

Chiang Mai-made plant-based protein powder with rotating flavors inspired by northern Thai produce.

• 🎯Best for: Stocking up on fresh plant-based protein powder while training up north
• 📍Based in: Chiang Mai
• 📦Fulfillment: DM preorders + local pickup in Chiang Mai + local vendors

• Small-batch blends with minimal additives and seasonally sourced ingredients.
• Instagram updates showcase nutrition facts, flavor drops, and pop-up stockists.

ThaiQuest

Web

Gamified quizzes to master Thai alphabet, tones, vocabulary, and everyday conversation.

• 🎯Best for: Practicing Thai with quick, playful drills on any device
• 🌏Store availability: Web
• 💳Foreign cards: Not required (free tier available)

• Unlock quests for consonants, vowels, tones, phrases, and more.
• Earn XP, track streaks, and see stats as you progress through lessons.