traceej
backpacker
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#1 Posted: 16/4/2008 - 20:15


Hi all

I have heard that it is possilbe to use a European electrical adapter in Laos and Cambodia. Is this correct? I have an 'Australian to European' adapter 250vAC with two cylindrical plugs. Otherwise what should I get? Is there a general Asian adapter? I am going to Thailand also. Any help is much appreciated.

cheers
TJ

Lother
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#2 Posted: 16/4/2008 - 21:11


The two-pin ("European") plug is generally used in most places in Cambodia and Laos. It can often be a bit tricky to make any kind of plug to fit securely in the sockets though.

traceej
backpacker
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#3 Posted: 17/4/2008 - 11:04


Hey lother

thanks for the advice. I don't suppose you or anyone else knows if it's the same in Thailand.

thanks so much
Traceej

Lother
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#4 Posted: 17/4/2008 - 15:11


The situation is pretty much the same for Thailand. At least I've never had problems with the same plugs there either.

traceej
backpacker
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#5 Posted: 19/4/2008 - 09:31


Hey Lother

Thanks very much.

cheers
Tracee

scomoore1
backpacker
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#6 Posted: 27/4/2008 - 01:03


The two-prong adaptors have worked for me in Laos. Sometimes the Lao outlets can be worn, so I've been taking a small roll of electrical tape to tape the plug and adaptor to the outlet -- to prevent the plug from falling out when I'm recharge my camera battery, for example.

Rufus
beach masseuse
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#7 Posted: 27/4/2008 - 08:45


You can buy adapters here everywhere, so wtp?

traceej
backpacker
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#8 Posted: 27/4/2008 - 17:09


Hi gang

thanks for all the tips, they are much appreciated.

cheers
TJ