Travel comparison
Indonesia vs Thailand
A side-by-side look at the practical travel essentials for Indonesia and Thailand — power, safety, money and getting around — so you can plan or choose between them quickly.
Quick answer
Traveling between Indonesia and Thailand, you likely won't need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is generally not needed for dual-voltage chargers.
| Detail | Indonesia | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
| Power plug | Type C/F | Type A/B/C |
| Voltage | 230V | 230V |
| Frequency | 50Hz | 50Hz |
| Emergency (general) | 112 | 191 (police) / 1669 (medical) |
| Police | 110 | 191 |
| Ambulance | 119 | 1669 |
| Tap water | Use bottled water | Use bottled water |
| Driving side | Left | Left |
| Currency | Indonesian Rupiah (IDR, Rp) | Thai Baht (THB, ฿) |
| Dialing code | +62 | +66 |
| Time zone | UTC+7 to UTC+9 | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Best season | May to September is generally the dry season for Bali, Java and many popular routes. Rainy season varies by island, and travel around national holidays can be busy, so check local conditions for remote islands. | 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
Indonesia travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Indonesia.
Full brief
Thailand travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Thailand.