21Mar/104
What type of plug adapter do I need for my trip to Thailand?
I'm going on a 2-week trip to Thailand in August and I'd like to use several electronic devices while I'm there including my cell phone charger and my ipod charger. I have a plug adapter kit but it says on it that you can't use it for electronic devices. What type of adapter do I need then? Any advice from those who have purchased these types of adapaters for travel? Thanks!
March 21st, 2010 - 07:36
You can probably pick up an adapter there for a couple bucks.
March 21st, 2010 - 07:37
Most electronics these days have universal chargers that will accept 100-240V 50-60Hz inputs. Check the little box on your ac adapter/charger cord, it should say. As far as plug adapters, we use either the two round pin, two flat blade type of plugs and the two flat blade with round ground pin are becoming more common in some newer buildings. Some wall sockets will accept all three types of plugs, the ones in my house do.
Why your plug adapters cannot be used for electronic devices I don’t know, unless they convert voltage as well. Any inexpensive plug adapters will work fine as long as the input voltage required for your devices are correct. If you buy a round two pin and a two flat blade plug adapters they will work in just about every socket in Thailand. The voltage in Thailand is 220V 50 Hz, this website shows the plugs used here:
http://www.kropla.com/electric2.htm
March 21st, 2010 - 07:59
120 volts 2 pin adapter
March 21st, 2010 - 08:21
The plug configuration in the USA and Thailand is the same. What is different is the voltage at the plug. In the USA it’s 110/120, but in Thailand it’s 220/240. So, you shouldn’t need a “plug adapter” but you may need a voltage converter, which will convert 220 volts to 110 volts (or, 240 to 120).
Check the devices you intend to take with you. See if they indicate a voltage input. If they say 120/240 V Input, or 110/220 V Input, then you should be fine. However, a device that accepts only 110 or 120 volt input can’t be used in Thailand without the aid of a voltage converter.