Thailand's internet censorship level is light — occasional, narrow restrictions exist but rarely affect typical tourist use.
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Thailand's internet censorship level is light — occasional, narrow restrictions exist but rarely affect typical tourist use. Some content related to the monarchy can be restricted, but everyday app and internet access is unaffected for tourists.
A VPN isn't essential in Thailand for typical tourist use, though it's still useful for general privacy on public wifi.
In Thailand, VPN use is legal and common.
It's good practice to set up and test your VPN before any trip, though it's less critical for Thailand specifically.