Comments on: Is it safe to plug a Mac Powerbook adapter into Bangkok hotel outlets?

By: Kaopadgai

Kaopadgai — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:57:48 +0000

Yep.

Be careful if using the Internet from your Hotel. If not included in your room it can get expensive!

By: Jon C

Jon C — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:57:48 +0000

Yes and all new laptops have transformers that manage the voltage change. You may need a converter for your plug though. There probably isn’t a 3 prong outlet in your room.

Many hotels have horrifcally slow connections so if yours is one check out the link I am sending for free wifi.

Also some hotels screw you royally for internet access so I hope the free list I am sending has some spots close to you.

Good Luck

http://www.stickmanbangkok.com/wifi.htm

By: Whitehawk

Whitehawk — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:57:47 +0000

As long as your equipment has a inbuild transformer or it reads 100 – 240V you are safe to plug it anywhere in the world. The US uses 100-120V whereas in asia we use 220-240V in the past equipments are build for the country they originated from and you would fry the circuits if you plus a US equipment into asia plugs. But these days most devices has a transformer build in so no worries.

By: nowhereman

nowhereman — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:57:47 +0000

yes, no problem

By: Gerald J

Gerald J — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:57:47 +0000

The electricity here in Thailand is 220v 50 hz, your Mac will work just fine. Most hotels plugs will also accept the two blade plugs with the ground pin ( the same as in the US), although some use the round pin type plugs and many plugs here will accept both: http://www.kropla.com/electric2.htm