Plug adapter for Thailand from China
What travellers from China need to charge and power their devices in Thailand: plugs, voltage and frequency, with the rest of the trip basics below.
Plug adapter
Needed for some plugs
Your Type A plugs fit. For Type I plugs, bring an adapter to Types A and C.
Voltage
Same band
China 220 V → Thailand 230 V. No converter needed.
Frequency
Same
50 Hz → 50 Hz.
Your plug, their socket
fits
does not fit
In Thailand: Most sockets are combined sockets that accept Type A and Type C plugs; newer buildings use the Thai Type O socket. Supply is 230 V, so US devices that are not dual-voltage need a converter even though the plug fits.
Your devices in Thailand
Look for the “INPUT” line on the charger or label. A range such as 100–240V ~ 50/60Hz means the device adapts by itself and needs only a plug adapter.
| Device | Usually | In Thailand |
|---|---|---|
| Phone, tablet and laptop chargers | 100–240 V | Plug adapter only |
| Camera and power-bank chargers, e-readers | 100–240 V | Plug adapter only |
| Electric shavers, toothbrushes | often 100–240 V; check | Works with the adapter |
| Hair dryers, straighteners, curling irons | single voltage | Works with the adapter |
| Kettles, irons, travel cookers | single voltage, high power | Works with the adapter |
The rest of the trip basics
- Time
- Thailand is 1 h behind of China right now (UTC+7 vs UTC+8, capitals).
- Money
- The Thai Baht (THB): 1 CNY = 5.07 THB (ECB reference rates, 2026-10-30). Everyday prices are about 67% of China's.
- Driving
- Switch sides: Thailand drives on the left (China drives on the right). Look right first when crossing.
- Advisories
- US: Level 1 Exercise normal precautions. UK: FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country. Details
- Next holidays
- 5 Dec HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great's Birthday · 5 Dec National Day · 5 Dec National Father's Day All 30
- Calling code
- +66