Thailand
essentials.
The stuff you need in the first hour off the plane in Thailand — plugs, emergency numbers, tipping, tap water and more, on one page.
Power plugType A, B, C, O220V/50Hz
Emergency191Police 191 · Ambulance 1669
Tap waternot safestraight from the tap
Drivingleft-handside of the road
TimezoneUTC+7 (ICT)Thai
TippingNot expected; round up or leave small change
Say it in Thai
HelloSawasdee (สวัสดี)
Thank youKhop khun (ขอบคุณ)
How much?Tao rai? (เท่าไหร่?)
Thailand — FAQ
What power plug and voltage does Thailand use?
Thailand uses Type A, B, C, O plugs at 220V/50Hz. Bring a universal adapter, and check your devices support the voltage.
Is tap water safe to drink in Thailand?
Tap water in Thailand is generally not safe to drink — stick to bottled or filtered water.
What is the emergency number in Thailand?
Dial 191 for general emergencies in Thailand. Police is 191 and ambulance is 1669.
Do you tip in Thailand?
Not expected; round up or leave small change