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Thailand vs Singapore
Side-by-side look at the practical essentials â power, safety, money and getting around.
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Traveling between Thailand and Singapore, you will need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is generally not needed for dual-voltage chargers.
| field | Thailand | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
| Power plug | Type A/B/C | Type G |
| Voltage | 230V | 230V |
| Frequency | 50Hz | 50Hz |
| Emergency (general) | 191 (police) / 1669 (medical) | 999 (police) / 995 (ambulance & fire) |
| Police | 191 | 999 |
| Ambulance | 1669 | 995 |
| Tap water | Bottled only | Safe |
| Driving side | Left | Left |
| Currency | Thai Baht (THB, āļŋ) | Singapore Dollar (SGD, $) |
| Dialing code | +66 | +65 |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) | UTC+8 (SGT) |
| 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. | Singapore is warm and humid year-round. February to April is often a comfortable window for sightseeing, while November to January can be wetter. Indoor attractions and evening plans help manage heat at any time of year. |
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Thailand travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Thailand.
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Singapore travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Singapore.