Electricity and sockets
Yes – from the UK you need a travel adapter for Thailand, because the sockets there (Types A, B, C and O) will not take your plugs.
Sockets at the destination
Thailand runs on 230 V at 50 Hz, with sockets following Types A, B, C and O. No surprises on voltage: Thailand runs at 230 V, the same range as at home in the UK.
Travelling further to Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar means a different adapter. Across Asia this setup is fairly rare: 1 of 50 countries.
Protective earth
Earthed sockets (Types B and O) and unearthed ones (Types A and C) exist side by side. For metal-bodied appliances the protective-earth path is what matters.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | adapter for Types A, B, C and O | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | usually no adapter | Check route → |
Nothing to worry about electrically: Thailand runs the same supply as home. Check your own device →
Common questions
Yes, you need an adapter for Types A, B, C and O.
The records list Types A, B, C and O; the grid supplies 230 V at 50 Hz.
No converter needed – Thailand runs at 230 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Thailand from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →