Travel comparison
Thailand vs Singapore
A side-by-side look at the practical travel essentials for Thailand and Singapore — power, safety, money and getting around — so you can plan or choose between them quickly.
Quick answer
Traveling between Thailand and Singapore, you will need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is generally not needed for dual-voltage chargers.
| Detail | 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 | Use bottled water | Generally safe |
| Driving side | Left | Left |
| Currency | Thai Baht (THB, ฿) | 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. |
Full brief
Thailand travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Thailand.
Full brief
Singapore travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Singapore.