Before traveling to Thailand, know what to pack to stay connected.
The voltage in Thailand is 220 volts, alternating at 50 cycles per second. If you bring appliances, electronic devices, or tools from the United States or elsewhere with a current of 110 volts, you will need a voltage converter or you will burn what you plug.
However, laptops, cell phones, and other electronic devices with built-in converters must be safe. If you are coming from most European countries or Australia, you won’t have to worry about a converter.
Some electronic devices are designed to work with different voltages, and you should be able to find this information on the label or by doing a little research. However, don’t just guess; That can be risky.
Why do you need a voltage converter?
Using a 110-volt appliance on a 220-volt outlet could damage your electronic device, receive an electric shock, or even start a fire.
How do you use a voltage converter?
A voltage converter will alter the voltage on your appliance, making it the same as the electrical outlet. For an American appliance in Thailand, it will increase the voltage from 110 volts to 220.
Voltage converters are also called voltage transformers.
They are easy to use. Just plug the converter into the power outlet. Handles the conversion internally. The converter has its own plugin. Simply plug your appliance into the converter socket and you can use your electronic device normally, without risk. There are different sizes of voltage converters, depending on the device you want to use. A low power electronics will need a smaller converter. You should be able to find the details on the package or ask for help at the store. It is much better to use a converter that is rated for devices with higher wattage than you want to use than to get a converter that is not strong enough.
In fact, experts recommend selecting a converter with a power rating of three times that of your device. This is a security measure.
You can also find a combination of a universal power outlet adapter and a voltage converter. This can be a good purchase to save space in your suitcase and keep you prepared.
What are the power outlets in Thailand?
Sockets in Thailand can work both with flat prongs, as in the United States and Japan, as with round prongs, which are standard in much of Europe and Asia.
Some plug-ins in Thailand only have two tips and do not have the third, which is for grounding. However, most new buildings have the third prong.
Because the power outlets in Thailand will probably fit your plug, you probably don’t need a separate adapter. Just make sure your voltage converts to protect your tech. But you may want to pack a universal adapter, in case you end up in a building with two-prong plugs for your tri-prong laptop. You can even see different sockets in the same room in a building. The points of sale are not standardized in Thailand.
