Travel comparison
India vs Thailand
A side-by-side look at the practical travel essentials for India and Thailand — power, safety, money and getting around — so you can plan or choose between them quickly.
Quick answer
Traveling between India and Thailand, you likely won't need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is generally not needed for dual-voltage chargers.
| Detail | India | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
| Power plug | Type C/D/M | Type A/B/C |
| Voltage | 230V | 230V |
| Frequency | 50Hz | 50Hz |
| Emergency (general) | 112 | 191 (police) / 1669 (medical) |
| Police | 112 / 100 | 191 |
| Ambulance | 112 / 108 | 1669 |
| Tap water | Use bottled water | Use bottled water |
| Driving side | Left | Left |
| Currency | Indian Rupee (INR, ₹) | Thai Baht (THB, ฿) |
| Dialing code | +91 | +66 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Best season | 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. | 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. |
Full brief
India travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for India.
Full brief
Thailand travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Thailand.