I'm wondering if I can use a UK to Europe plug adapter or do I need one specifically for Thailand. Thanks in advance.
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I'm wondering if I can use a UK to Europe plug adapter or do I need one specifically for Thailand. Thanks in advance.
Yes you can plug your UK appliance into the standard European 2 pin adaptor and it will work fine.
Yes, the UK voltage and Thai mains voltages are similar (230 and 220)..
Most modern devices will accept anything between 110 (USA) and 240 (old UK voltage).
In 'the old days', USA devices would only accept 110 volts and you needed a hefty voltage transformer but, I believe, these days most are accepted (please correct if wrong).
You never realy know till youve seen it-TH does have a bewildering assortmt of devices-but most seem cleverly able to take about any type of plug. You will have difficulty most with these UK things that still also have that 3d ´earth ´pole.
The first question is, what are you bringing to LoS that must have a UK plug on the end of it? If the other end can be detached and has a standard IEC, cloverleaf or "Mickey Mouse" connector at the device end, you could buy a new lead with either a 2-pin European Schuko round-pin or US flat-pin plug and bring that instead. Almost all Thai sockets will accept the usual European and American 2-pin plugs.
[QUOTE=pong;292987]
"You will have difficulty most with these UK things that still also have that 3d ´earth ´pole."
These 'UK things' were and are the best plugs ever.
1) they fuse protect individual devices
2) they have the live and neutral pins insulated along half of their length to prevent little fingers getting in there.
Oh, and the third PIN is an earth connection for added safety, sadly lacking in many Thai establishments.
That's why 'the UK things' are superior.
Everything fits, even a Butt Plug.Quote:
Originally Posted by str1ker
You are wrong in many instances. Some devices will only work properly on the correct voltages. Always best to read the manufacturers instructions. Hair dryers are a good example; plug a US hairdryer into a 240 volt outlet and kaput!Quote:
Originally Posted by Patanawet
[QUOTE=francois;292999]You are wrong in many instances.
I am wrong in NO instances.
I wrote the word MOST.
Of course is advisable to carefully read instructions on any device ,electricity, gas etc.
Goes without saying.
Thank you for your valuable contribution.
[QUOTE=Patanawet;293005][/I]Quote:
Originally Posted by francois
I should have said "some" instances rather than many instances. Here is a more detailed explanation regarding voltages and devices.
https://wikitravel.org/en/Electrical_systems
Thanks for all the information from you all. I haven't been to Thailand for 8 years and have forgotten many things including do I need an adapter and getting vaccinations. I will only be plugging in tablet and phone chargers so assume I will be OK with the European 2 pin adapter. I was also advised by the nurse at my GP surgery that I only need a tetanus jab this time. I used to have loads before. Looking forward to my trip commencing on 26th Nov. I'm sure the gay scene has changed a lot since I went there last. Shame Babylon has closed.