In Pattaya, they use Type A, B, C, and O plugs and sockets. The mains voltage is 220 V, and the frequency is 50 Hz.
So, you’ll definitely need a travel adaptor in Pattaya. Their plugs and sockets aren’t the same as our Type G back in the UK.
Key Takeaways
- Plugs and sockets: A, B, C, and O
- Mains voltage: 220 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
- Travel adaptor needed? Yes, you do need a travel adaptor
- Voltage converter needed? No voltage converter is needed here.
- Recommended travel adaptor: AUNNO Universal Travel Adaptor
Our information comes from local electricity boards, global standards like the IEC, and the experiences of travellers across the world.
Recommended Travel Adaptor for Pattaya
Our team researched and tried many adaptors while travelling. We looked closely at quality, safety and price. This adaptor proved the most reliable.
Realised abroad that you’ve left your adaptor behind? You’ll often find them in airports and shops nearby. Still, carrying your own is cheaper and more reliable.
Pattaya is often included in trips that also visit Cambodia and Vietnam. It’s smart to check plug types for each — they don’t all use the same system.
Sockets in Pattaya
Pattaya uses Type A, B, C, and O plugs and sockets.
Type A
Type A sockets have two flat parallel pins and no grounding. Unlike Type G, they don’t include an earth pin, which makes them less secure.
Type B
Type B sockets have two flat parallel pins plus a round grounding pin. Unlike Type G, the pins are thinner and there’s no built-in fuse.
Type C
Type C sockets have two round pins and no grounding. Unlike Type G, they take a slimmer plug without an earth pin or fuse.
Type O
Type O sockets have two round pins and an additional grounding pin. UK Type G plugs do not fit into Type O sockets.
Do You Need a Voltage Converter?
Converters are only useful where voltages vary. In Pattaya, the mains is practically the same as back in Britain, so you won’t need one.
Before using your device overseas, check the small print on the voltage label. Anything marked ‘100–240 V, 50/60 Hz’ will run without a converter, which covers most modern electronics.
Top Travel Essentials to Take With You
The right travel gear can save you money, stress, and time. A luggage scale means no nasty shocks at check-in, a power bank keeps your phone ready for maps and tickets, and packing cubes make it easy to find what you need. We recommend them because they work.
