Power Plug Guide

Travel adapter from Thailand to Micronesia

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Thailand and Micronesia, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

You will not need a plug adapter — Thailand and Micronesia share at least one common plug shape (Type A, Type B). Voltages differ (230 V at home vs 120 V abroad), so check the label on each device. Most modern dual-voltage chargers handle the swing without a converter, but heating appliances usually do not. The mains frequency is also different (50 Hz vs 60 Hz). This rarely matters for electronics but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Voltage converter may be needed. Check your device label — most modern electronics (phones, laptops) support 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Hair dryers, kettles, and older appliances may need a step-up or step-down converter.
Frequency differs (50 Hz vs 60 Hz). Rarely an issue for most electronics, but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Thailand (home)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type O Three round pins 220–240V

Micronesia (destination)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V

Electrical specifications in Micronesia

Voltage
Thailand 230 V
Micronesia 120 V
Differs
Frequency
Thailand 50 Hz
Micronesia 60 Hz
Differs

More about plugs in Micronesia

In Micronesia, the standard power plug is Type A and Type B. The country runs on 120 volts at 60 Hz. That means wall sockets in Micronesia can be one of 2 different shapes — Type A, Type B, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Micronesia plug guide