Thai Tvs

[yabaaaa]

Will a Thai Samsung lcd tv work in the UK or are they on different systems?

Thanks

[kennkate]

Even if it did I doubt it is worth bringing. Prices in the UK much less for the same

Just Bought a New samsung 100 Hz Full HD series 6. 32 " £549 in the UK 50 Hz are cheaper, Larger screens not a lot more

Sell it in Thailand and buy a new one in the Uk

[garyh]

Should work fine, just need to change the plug but u lot are used to that anyway.

Thailand is 220 Volt 50 hertz power yours is near enough to the same. Thailand uses PAL tv system which is the same also.

[yabaaaa]

Even if it did I doubt it is worth bringing. Prices in the UK much less for the same

Just Bought a New samsung 100 Hz Full HD series 6. 32 " £549 in the UK 50 Hz are cheaper, Larger screens not a lot more

Sell it in Thailand and buy a new one in the Uk

Oh dear, people always try and interpret reasons. I own quite a few condos in Bangkok and they all have an lcd tv in, some are now 3 years old and quite small 20".

I will change one for a 32" model. My Dad here in the Uk just called me said he wants to buy a new tv for my Mother to put in the conservatory he only wants a small one so i told him dont bother I have one in Thailand I can bring back and he could have it for free. They are both pensioners and arent rich. I can get 50kg luggage allowance with Emirates when I fly business class. My bags are always empty as I spend 2-3 months in Thailand and then 3 -4 months in the Uk.I dont need to bring anything really when i come so I have the room.

However I didnt want to post all this I just wanted to know if it would work in the UK..

Thanks to the other poster for his answer.

[astral]

Thailand uses PAL tv system which is the same also.

You will have problems.

Thailand uses PAL-B and the UK PAL-G.

You many only see a picture, but no sound.

Watch out for the customs man who will want 17% VAT

[richardt1808]

actually, according to a few sites I checked, UK uses PAL I, not PAL G.

The B/G/I etc refer to the audio carrier frequency but most TVs will work fine. If you have a problem, you can buy a converter as per here: http://www.howtoconvert.co.uk/howpali2palbg.htm

[yabaaaa]

Many Thanks

[Lannatyne]

Found this old thread, which covers a question I was going to ask.

Did the OP, or anyone else, definitely find out if a Thai TV would work in UK without hassle?

(We've a container of stuff going back, so the price issue isn't relevant - I have container space, so may as well use it!)

[nonthaburial]

Slightly off topic, but reminds me of the supposedly true story of a little old lady in the UK, who one night had a knock on her front door from the TV Licence authorities, enquiring did she have the required TV licence.

Quick as a flash she answered she did not and would refuse to buy one as she had deliberately purchased a Sony TV and was unable to view Japanese channels and, in her opinion had been cheated by the seller.

[Crossy]

Don't forget that analogue TV will cease to exist in the UK in 2012, so you'll need a set-top-box to get Freeview. This will negate the PAL B/G/I issue as the audio is on separate leads but is of course extra cost.