Is an eSIM better than getting a physical tourist SIM in Thailand or Bali?

For most short-term visitors, an eSIM is more convenient than a physical SIM. You can install it before you fly, avoid queues at airport counters, and keep your primary SIM active for SMS verification while using local data. There’s no extra device to charge or risk of losing it. A physical SIM may still be useful if your device doesn’t support eSIM or you specifically need a local number for calls.