Emergency Contact Information in Thailand
Having quick access to emergency contacts can make a critical difference during unexpected situations. This comprehensive guide provides all essential emergency numbers and resources for travelers in Thailand.
Primary Emergency Numbers
Most Important Numbers
| Service |
Number |
Notes |
| Tourist Police |
1155 |
English-speaking, 24/7, FREE |
| Police Emergency |
191 |
Thai language primarily |
| Ambulance/Medical |
1669 |
National emergency medical |
| Fire Department |
199 |
Thai language |
| Highway Police |
1193 |
Road emergencies |
Tourist Police (1155)
The Tourist Police should be your first call for most situations:
- Available 24 hours, 7 days a week
- Operators speak English and other languages
- FREE call from any Thai phone
- Can assist with theft reports, accidents, scams
- Will dispatch local police or provide guidance
- Can arrange interpreters
Medical Emergency Services
Hospitals with English-Speaking Staff
Bangkok:
| Hospital |
Phone |
Location |
| Bumrungrad International |
+66 2 066 8888 |
Sukhumvit Soi 3 |
| Bangkok Hospital |
+66 2 310 3000 |
Soi Soonvijai 7 |
| BNH Hospital |
+66 2 686 2700 |
Convent Road |
| Samitivej Sukhumvit |
+66 2 022 2222 |
Sukhumvit Soi 49 |
Chiang Mai:
| Hospital |
Phone |
| Chiang Mai Ram Hospital |
+66 53 920 300 |
| Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai |
+66 52 089 888 |
| Maharaj Nakorn Hospital |
+66 53 936 150 |
Phuket:
| Hospital |
Phone |
| Bangkok Hospital Phuket |
+66 76 254 425 |
| Phuket International Hospital |
+66 76 249 400 |
| Siriroj International Hospital |
+66 76 361 888 |
Pattaya:
| Hospital |
Phone |
| Bangkok Hospital Pattaya |
+66 38 259 999 |
| Pattaya Memorial Hospital |
+66 38 429 422 |
Medical Emergency Tips
- Call 1669 for ambulance dispatch
- If possible, get to a private hospital for faster service
- Have your passport and insurance information ready
- Credit cards are usually accepted for deposits
- Ask for itemized receipts for insurance claims
Embassy and Consulate Contacts
Major Embassies in Bangkok
| Country |
Phone |
After Hours |
| United States |
+66 2 205 4000 |
Same number |
| United Kingdom |
+66 2 305 8333 |
+44 20 7008 5000 |
| Australia |
+66 2 344 6300 |
+61 2 6261 3305 |
| Canada |
+66 2 636 0540 |
+1 613 996 8885 |
| Germany |
+66 2 287 9000 |
Same number |
| France |
+66 2 657 5100 |
Same number |
| Japan |
+66 2 207 8500 |
Same number |
| China |
+66 2 245 7032 |
Same number |
| India |
+66 2 258 0300 |
Same number |
| South Korea |
+66 2 247 7537 |
Same number |
Consulates in Other Cities
Chiang Mai:
- US Consulate: +66 53 107 700
- UK Honorary Consul: +66 53 263 015
- Australian Honorary Consul: +66 53 107 700
Phuket:
- Australian Honorary Consul: +66 76 365 300
Transportation Emergencies
Road Accidents
| Service |
Number |
| Highway Police |
1193 |
| Traffic Accident Report |
1146 |
| Department of Highways |
1586 |
Steps After an Accident:
- Ensure personal safety first
- Call 1155 (Tourist Police)
- Do not move vehicles if possible
- Take photos of damage and scene
- Exchange information with other parties
- File police report for insurance
Airport Emergencies
| Airport |
Phone |
| Suvarnabhumi (BKK) |
+66 2 132 1888 |
| Don Mueang (DMK) |
+66 2 535 1111 |
| Chiang Mai (CNX) |
+66 53 922 100 |
| Phuket (HKT) |
+66 76 351 166 |
Financial Emergencies
Lost or Stolen Cards
| Card Provider |
Emergency Number |
| Visa Global |
+1 303 967 1096 |
| Mastercard |
+1 636 722 7111 |
| American Express |
+65 6535 2209 |
Western Union
- Customer Service: +66 2 343 9595
- For emergency money transfers
Utility Emergencies
| Service |
Number |
| Electricity (MEA Bangkok) |
1130 |
| Provincial Electricity |
1129 |
| Waterworks Bangkok |
1125 |
| Natural Gas Emergency |
1363 |
Tourism Resources
Official Tourism Support
| Organization |
Number |
| Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) |
1672 |
| TAT Call Center |
+66 2 250 5500 |
| Ministry of Tourism |
+66 2 219 4010 |
TAT Regional Offices
- Bangkok: +66 2 250 5500
- Chiang Mai: +66 53 248 604
- Phuket: +66 76 211 036
- Pattaya: +66 38 427 667
- Krabi: +66 75 622 163
- Samui: +66 77 420 504
Natural Disaster Information
| Emergency |
Contact |
| Disaster Warning Center |
1860 |
| National Disaster Center |
+66 2 637 3000 |
| Tsunami Warning |
1860 |
| Flood Information |
1125 |
Useful Emergency Thai Phrases
| English |
Thai |
Pronunciation |
| Help! |
ช่วยด้วย |
Chuay duay! |
| Emergency! |
ฉุกเฉิน |
Chuk-chern! |
| Call the police |
เรียกตำรวจ |
Riak tam-ruat |
| I need a doctor |
ต้องการหมอ |
Tong-gaan mor |
| Where is the hospital? |
โรงพยาบาลอยู่ที่ไหน |
Rong pa-ya-ban yuu tee nai? |
| I am hurt |
ฉันบาดเจ็บ |
Chan bat-jep |
| Fire! |
ไฟไหม้ |
Fai mai! |
| Accident |
อุบัติเหตุ |
U-bat-ti-het |
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Original content was written in Thai. I have translated it using AI translator.
