In Phuket, 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 Phuket. 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? There’s no need to bring a power converter here.
- Recommended travel adaptor: AUNNO Universal Travel Adaptor
This content is informed by electricity authority guidelines, IEC recommendations, and practical feedback from travellers abroad.
Recommended Travel Adaptor for Phuket
We’ve reviewed and tested a wide range of adaptors ourselves. Safety, charging speed and durability were all compared. This is the one we trust and recommend.
Left your adaptor at home? Airports and local shops tend to have them. But having your own is safer, cheaper, and far less stressful.
Phuket is commonly paired with nearby countries like Malaysia and Singapore. Worth a look at the adaptor info — plugs and voltage may differ slightly.
Sockets in Phuket
The plug types you’ll find in Phuket are 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?
A voltage converter only helps if the supply is different. In Phuket the mains voltage lines up with the UK, so there’s no need.
Have a look at your device’s voltage label before plugging in abroad. If it says ‘100–240 V, 50/60 Hz’, there’s no need for a converter — laptops, tablets and other modern gadgets usually have this built in.
Top Travel Essentials to Take With You
Travelling is a lot less stressful when you’ve got the right extras with you. A digital luggage scale helps you avoid those eye-watering excess baggage charges, a power bank keeps your phone and gadgets alive, and packing cubes stop your suitcase becoming a jumble. We’ve put them to the test, and they really are worth packing.
