You Do Need power plug adapter while traveling from Thailand to South Africa.

Here is Why You Need An Adapter

The outlet and plug type used in South Africa are C, M and N and in Thailand are A, B, C and O. This is how they look like.

Thailand

In Thailand, outlets of type A, B, C and O are in use.

Type A

Type B

Type C

Type O

South Africa

In South Africa, outlets of type C, M and N are in use.

Type C

Type M

Type N