What's blocked in Thailand
All major apps work; content insulting the monarchy, gambling and adult sites are blocked.
- WhatsApp: Works
- Voice & video calls: Works
- Telegram: Works
- Signal: Works
- Discord: Works
- Facebook: Works
- Instagram: Works
- X (Twitter): Works
- TikTok: Works
- YouTube: Works
- Google: Works
- Works
- Age-gated
- Partly blocked
- Slowed down
- Blocked
App by app
None of the 41 apps we track is blocked or restricted in Thailand right now.
Not offered in Thailand
These companies don't sell their service here. That's a business or sanctions decision, not government censorship.
Working normally
Social media
Games
The 3 VPNs that fit Thailand
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Thailand are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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CyberGhost
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Surfshark
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Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs ExpressVPN, Private Internet Access and Proton VPN
ExpressVPN
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Private Internet Access
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Proton VPN
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What's going on
Thailand's lèse-majesté law drives most of its online censorship. Platforms are routinely ordered to remove posts, but no major app is blocked.
Before you connect: Mostly used for streaming and public Wi-Fi safety.
Is a VPN legal in Thailand?
Legal
VPN use is legal.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Thailand?
None of the 41 apps we track is fully blocked in Thailand right now. All major apps work; content insulting the monarchy, gambling and adult sites are blocked.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Thailand?
Hulu, BBC iPlayer and JioHotstar are not offered in Thailand. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Thailand?
Legal. VPN use is legal.
Which VPN works in Thailand?
Our picks for Thailand are NordVPN, CyberGhost and Surfshark. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
Report a block
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