Thailand
6 categories · 9 apps
Jump by category
Open the app categories that matter faster: rides, maps, shopping, food discovery, delivery, and stays.
Ride-hailing
Solve ride-hailing first. That is the biggest win.
Grab
Primary recommendation and the lowest-friction choice for most visitors.
If you only install one local app, start here.
Maps
One familiar map app is enough here.
Shopping / fashion
For fashion, one focused shopping platform is enough.
Pomelo
Primary pick for style-led fashion shopping.
If fashion is the main shopping need, start here.
Food discovery
Local food discovery matters more than a generic review layer here.
Wongnai
Primary pick and the strongest local restaurant-discovery default in Thailand.
If you want the closest Thailand-equivalent to a local review app, start here.
Food delivery / local life
GrabFood is usually enough as the first delivery layer.
Hotels / stays
For hotels, one Southeast Asia-friendly booking app is enough.
Read first
If you already have a trusted map app, do not switch just to chase local flavor.
Getting Grab ready usually matters more than adding multiple backups.
Download flow
Start from the official link first, then choose the platform link that matches your device.
If you only want to install the minimum, start with the app marked as Primary in each category.
Other ready countries in the region
🇨🇳 China
Sort ride-hailing, maps, and payments first. Many on-the-ground actions in mainland China assume local apps.
China Local Apps🇯🇵 Japan
In Japan, solve rides and navigation first. For most visitors, GO plus Google Maps covers the trip.
Japan Local Apps🇲🇾 Malaysia
In Malaysia, install Grab first, then pair it with a familiar map app. That already covers most tourist moments.
Malaysia Local Apps