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Type O Travel Adapter (TIS 166-2549 / Thailand Plug)

Type O travel adapter

Type O plugs are the modern grounded plug system defined by the Thai national standard TIS 166-2549. The design uses two round pins with a grounding pin and was introduced to improve electrical safety and standardization in Thailand.

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Electrical standard: typically 220–240 V / 50 Hz.
Adapters do not convert voltage.

A Type O travel adapter, also commonly sold as a Type O travel adaptor or TIS 166-2549 adaptor plug, changes plug shape only. It does not convert voltage.

This grounded adapter accepts not just U.S. plugs but plug styles from all countries, except Type M South Africa plugs. However, Type E/F Schuko-style plugs will not be grounded.

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Countries and Territories Where Type O Is Encountered

Countries and territories are listed because Type O is encountered in at least some installations. Presence may be national, partial, legacy, hotel-only, or situational. Adapter may also be spelled adaptor; both spellings are used for travel plug adapters. Grounded may also be described as earthed.

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