Which plug adaptor do I need when travelling from New Zealand to Thailand?

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Summary

The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both New Zealand and Thailand.

New ZealandThailand
Plug TypesIA, C
Voltage230V220V
Frequency of electrical current50Hz50Hz

Plug Adaptors

New Zealand uses Plug Type I.

Your Appliance has Plug Type I

In Thailand there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.

Socket Type I
(New Zealand)
to Plug Type A
(Thailand)

Socket Type I
(New Zealand)
to Plug Type C
(Thailand)

Considerations

Voltage

The voltages found in New Zealand (230V) and Thailand (220V) are not exactly the same, but the difference is tolerable, so you should not need a transformer.

Good to know

Frequency of Electrical Current

The frequency found in New Zealand and Thailand is exactly the same (50Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.

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