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Type O plug: shape, grounding and countries

Thai three round-pin grounded system. A multi-format Thai outlet does not prove that a connected plug retains earth.

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Fit is not a safety verdict

A multi-format Thai outlet does not prove that a connected plug retains earth.

Type O shape and grounding

Thai three round-pin grounded system. This overview describes a family, not a manufacturing drawing. Exact pin dimensions, current rating, polarity and national certifications depend on the variant.

Schematic Type O plug front and socket face
Illustrative Type O family drawing. Not to scale; not a fit or grounding test.
Type O reference characteristics
Typical shapeThai three round-pin grounded system.
Protective earth in grounded variantYes, if the correct contacts and wiring are present
Standard referencesTIS 166-2549
Known variantsO_THAI
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Type O variants and ratings

A family can contain different national or current-rated variants. The values below are reference identifiers, not permission to use a particular manufactured plug at that load. Read the exact product marking and local standard.

Documented Type O variants
VariantReference currentEarth contact
O THAINot establishedPresent in variant design

Plug-to-socket direction matters

These research rules start with a male appliance plug and end at a wall socket. Reversing the route can change the result. Even a documented family fit needs an intact installation and the device voltage, frequency and current checks.

Directional plug to socket reference checks
Device male plugWall socketReference resultEarth path
O THAIO THAIsame standard variant conditionalDocumented conditional contact

Where Type O is listed

The destination records list this family in 1 destination profiles. This is not a verified inventory of every hotel outlet.

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How to check a connection

  1. Identify the exact male plug on your appliance and the socket in the room.
  2. Check the adapter input and output variants, not just the Type O label.
  3. Compare AC input voltage, frequency, protective earth and the lowest current rating in the chain.
  4. Stop if a pin must be forced, the connection is loose or the manufacturer excludes the appliance.

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