Thailand Electricity

Electricity


Electricity in Thailand is 220 V 50 cycles.
Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand
Cost of Electricity is ? baht per unit
Most apartments charge 4 to 5 baht per unit
Many old buildings / houses / apartments are not earthed and may not have the 3 pin socket
Many old buildings / houses / apartments may have installed 3 pin sockets for convenience but may not be earthed. The sockets need to be tested
Only new buildings / houses / apartments have the 3 pin socket and are earthed.
Many of the old buildings / houses / apartments do not have lightning arresters
Power surges are common and voltage stabelizers are a nessacity for equipments like computer
Computer power supply can be changed here for about 700 baht.
Voltage stabilizers available easily.







This page last updated on 12th April 1997.

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