🇹🇭 Plugs & Voltage in Thailand
From Australia/NZ? · From the UK/Ireland?
Type A, Type B, Type C, Type O · 230V · 50Hz
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| Travelling from | Plug adapter | Voltage |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Not needed | Different (120V → 230V): check device labels |
| Canada | Not needed | Different (120V → 230V): check device labels |
| United Kingdom | Needed | Similar (230V → 230V) |
| Germany / most of the EU | Needed for Type F plugs (Type C fits) | Similar (230V → 230V) |
| Australia | Needed | Similar (230V → 230V) |
| New Zealand | Needed | Similar (230V → 230V) |
| India | Needed for Type D/M plugs (Type C fits) | Similar (230V → 230V) |
Based on the plug types listed above. Phone, tablet and laptop chargers are almost always rated 100–240V and only need a plug adapter; hair dryers, straighteners and kettles often are not. Check any country pair →
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Type F (Schuko) plugs: European Type F plugs physically fit Thailand’s hybrid sockets, but the earth clips are not connected, so the appliance is not earthed. Thailand declared appliances sold with Type E/F plugs illegal in 2008 (World Standards). Use a proper adapter for earthed appliances.
Sources (checked 18 Oct 2026): Electrical Safety First: Thailand (230 V, 50 Hz; types A, B, C, O) · World Standards: Thailand (230 V, 50 Hz; types A, B, C, O; Type F note). The IEC’s retired World Plugs list (archived Nov 2020) gave 220 V and types A, B, C, F; we use the two current sources.