On July 14, 2020 Thailand TISI officially announced TIS166-2549 as new mandatory standard for plugs and socket-outlets used for household and similar purposes. This new rule will come into effect after 120 days from announcement date which falls on November 11, 2020.
Main points of the new regulation:
1. Subject of the new standard :
Plugs and socket-outlets (fixed or portable) for A.C. only with following specifications:
5. Applicable product summary:
2. This standard does NOT apply to:
Plugs, socket-outlets and couples for industrial purposes
Appliance couplers
Plugs, fixed and portable socket-outlets for extra low voltage (ELV)
Cord set imported/sold together with appliances
Fixed socket-outlets combined with fuses, automatic switches, etc.
3. Additional notes:
Extra low voltage values are specified in IEC 6036-4-41
Pilot lights incorporated in socket-outlets are allowed on condition that the pilot lights comply with the relevant standard
4. Controlled Product Pictures:
5. Applicable product summary: