Thailand Power Cords

Thailand utilizes a mix of plug and socket types, making it crucial to understand.

Most Common:

• Type B (British Standard BS 1363): Three flat pins in a triangular pattern. This reigns supreme.
• Socket Type: Correspondingly, BS 1363 sockets accept Type B plugs.

Less Common:

• Type C (Europlug): Two round pins, primarily used for appliances like laptops.
• Type A (US two-prong): Two flat parallel pins, occasionally seen in older buildings.
• Type O (Schuko with grounding pin): Similar to Type C but with a side grounding pin. Rare, mainly for industrial use.

Voltage & Frequency:

• Standard voltage: 230 volts AC
• Standard frequency: 50 Hz