Do I need a Travel Adapter?
Are you traveling to a different country and want to know if you need a travel adapter for your electronic devices to work with local sockets and plugs? Check it right now with our travel guide:
What Plugs & Sockets are used in
Thailand
Plugs & Sockets - Type
C
- Used in Europe, South America & Asia
- 2 pins
- Not grounded
- Almost always 220 – 240 V
- 2.5 A, 10 A & 16 A
Stecker
Steckdose
Compatability
Type C sockets are compatible with Type C plugs only.
Plugs & Sockets - Type
O
- Used exclusively in Thailand
- 3 pins
- Grounded
- 220 – 240 V
- 16 A
Stecker
Steckdose
Compatability
Type O sockets are compatible with Type C and O plugs, with partial and unsafe compatibility with E and F plugs
Plugs & Sockets - Type
B
- Used in the USA, Canada & - Mexico
- 3 pins
- Grounded
- Almost always 100 – 127 V
- 15 A
Stecker
Steckdose
Compatability
Type B sockets are compatible with both Type A and Type B plugs.
Plugs & Sockets - Type
A
- Used in North and Central America, China and Japan
- 2 pins
- Not grounded
- Almost always 100 – 127 V
- 15 A
Stecker
Steckdose
Compatability
Type A sockets only works with Type A plugs.
Do I need a travel adapter?
Voltage converters and transformers
Electricity supplies worldwide can vary from anything between 100V and 240V. It can be extremely dangerous to use an electrical appliance that is rated at a voltage different from the supply. As voltage can differ from country to country, you may need to use a voltage converter or transformer.
If the frequency is different, the normal operation of an electrical appliance may also be affected. For example, a 50Hz clock may run faster on a 60Hz electricity supply. Most voltage converters and transformers come supplied with plug adaptors, so you may not need to buy a separate travel adaptor.
All converters and transformers will have a maximum power rating (AMPS or WATTS) so make sure that any appliance you intend to use does not exceed this rating.
Travel adapter needed
No travel adapter needed
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