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Thailand vs India
A side-by-side look at the practical essentials for Thailand and India — power, safety, money and getting around.
Quick answer
Traveling between Thailand and India, you likely won't need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is generally not needed for dual-voltage chargers.
| Detail | Thailand | India |
|---|---|---|
| Power plug | Type A/B/C | Type C/D/M |
| Voltage | 230V | 230V |
| Frequency | 50Hz | 50Hz |
| Emergency (general) | 191 (police) / 1669 (medical) | 112 |
| Police | 191 | 112 / 100 |
| Ambulance | 1669 | 112 / 108 |
| Tap water | Use bottled water | Use bottled water |
| Driving side | Left | Left |
| Currency | Thai Baht (THB, ฿) | Indian Rupee (INR, ₹) |
| Dialing code | +66 | +91 |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Best season | November to February is the most comfortable season for Bangkok, Chiang Mai and many beach areas. March to May can be very hot, while monsoon patterns vary between the Andaman and Gulf coasts. | October to March is the easiest season for much of north and central India, with cooler, drier weather. The Himalayas, deserts, beaches and monsoon regions have different best windows, so match timing to the specific route. |
Full guide
Thailand travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Thailand.
Full guide
India travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for India.