OpenAI Expands ChatGPT Go to 16 Asian Markets
OpenAI has widened access to its cost-friendly ChatGPT Go plan, rolling it out to 16 countries across Asia after successful launches in India and Indonesia. The expansion aims to make OpenAI’s GPT-5 powered features more affordable and widely available, tapping into growing demand for advanced AI tools in the region.
Which Markets Are Included
The new rollout covers India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, the Maldives, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Laos, Pakistan, Timor-Leste (East Timor), and Brunei Darussalam. Users in Cambodia, Laos, and Nepal can still subscribe via the web and Android apps, even though iOS subscriptions are not yet available in those markets.
What ChatGPT Go Includes
ChatGPT Go unlocks several advantages versus the free tier, all powered by GPT-5, OpenAI’s most advanced model. Subscribers gain higher message limits, more frequent image generation, the ability to upload files or images, and extended memory for more personalized and context-aware interactions.
Practical Uses for Everyday Tasks
With these upgrades, users can leverage ChatGPT Go for a variety of tasks, including translation, tutoring, writing assistance, self-care guidance, and step-by-step problem solving. The plan is designed to be more useful for daily workflows, not just experimentation with AI capabilities.
Regional Momentum and Adoption
The expansion mirrors rising demand for AI tools across Southeast Asia, where weekly active users of OpenAI’s services have surged in several markets. In the Philippines and Vietnam, ChatGPT remains among the top five APAC apps for weekly active users, driven primarily by users in the 18–34 age bracket.
Performance and Subscriber Growth
In India, paid subscriptions for ChatGPT Go have more than doubled within a month of its launch, and feedback has been largely positive. Indonesia’s rollout followed as part of OpenAI’s broader strategy to grow a regional user base with a cost-conscious option that complements the higher-tier Plus and Pro plans.
Where ChatGPT Go Fits in OpenAI’s Tiers
ChatGPT Go sits alongside OpenAI’s existing subscription options: Plus, which offers faster responses and priority access, and Pro, targeted at professional users needing near-unlimited scale and customization. ChatGPT Go is positioned as an accessible entry point for those seeking GPT-5 capabilities at a lower cost, with the intent of broadening everyday usage rather than replacing higher-tier plans.
What This Means for Users
For new and existing users in the region, the expansion lowers barriers to experimenting with and deploying GPT-5-powered features. From students seeking tutoring to professionals needing quick writing and translation, the Go plan can be a practical, affordable gateway to advanced AI without compromising core capabilities.
