sendbaht Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Hi, ordering something from the USA. They are making it 220v. USA is 110V. Only two choices on the cord though...they gave me a choice...UK or Australian plug configurations.. Which one is the best for Thailand? If none I will just have it changed here... Thanks in advance for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Neither. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_boo Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Agree, both are a bad choice in Thailand. Either get the European plug, which will be used ungrounded in those combi American style outlets that have round pins on the outside of the blades, or get the US version which may or may not be grounded depending on the outlet and wiring behind it. Best to make sure that you get double insulated equipment just to be safe. Australian (comes without the centre grounding blade or rarely pin also). UK. And a general roundup of plugs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 The Australian ones can fit the straight local plugs by simply bending the pins. UK ones will certainly need an adaptor, 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1950 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Thai sockets look like this: However not all sockets are electrically grounded. They use a Thai 3 pin plug TIS 166-2549 (2006) which look like this: A European 'CEE 7/7 which looks like this could be used: You can get an schuko adapter to ground it. The adapter looks like this: Or you could use a CEE 7/16 "Europlug" (Type C)' which looks like this: Which can't be grounded. It would be best if you use US/Canada style grounded or ungrounded plugs. Like these: You don't want a British plug. It'll require an adapter! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey4u Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 The 2 pin Aussie plugs will fit the Thai outlets. You have to push hard the first time BUT THEY WORK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 The 2 pin Aussie plugs will fit the Thai outlets. You have to push hard the first time BUT THEY WORK They do work but you only have limited contact with the edges of the contacts not the faces. A little twist with a pair of pliers goes a long way. Not a complete bend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 You can buy here an earthed extension lead that takes any plug including the UK type. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sendbaht Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 thanks so much everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Just have them use the normal US 120v plug and cord as they are all rated 240v and fit local sockets. If you just have the others the Oz is smaller and fits many of the new multi function power strips available here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noodle Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 ^ Wot he said. The Thai 2 pin flat socket is designed to fit the US 2 pin flat plug (BB1950 bottom LH pic). The Thai 3 pin socket (BB1950 top pic) is designed to accept both the US 2 pin plug and will accept the Oz plug if you break the earth pin off. Some Thai sockets are designed better than others, strip power boards are poor. If you go to Homepro or the other one they have heaps of different sockets to suit most plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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