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Emergency Contacts — Thailand

Essential numbers, embassy directory, and what to do if something goes wrong.

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SOS Card — Screenshot This

Show to locals in an emergency

If I need help, please call:

ถ้าฉันต้องการความช่วยเหลือ โปรดโทร:

1155Tourist Police
1669Ambulance / หน่วยกู้ชีพ

Set your nationality in your travel profile to see your embassy contact here.

Emergency phrases in Thai

"Help!"ช่วยด้วยchûay dûay
"Call the police"โทรหาตำรวจtoh hǎa dtam-rùat
"Call a doctor"โทรหาหมอtoh hǎa mǒr
"I need an ambulance"ฉันต้องการรถพยาบาลchǎn dtông-gaan rót pá-yaa-baan

What To Do If...

Quick-reference guides for the most common emergency situations.

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Lost or Stolen Passport

  1. 1 File a police report at the nearest station (Tourist Police: 1155)
  2. 2 Contact your embassy immediately — they issue emergency travel documents
  3. 3 Keep the police report — required for new passport application
  4. 4 Take photos of your passport on your phone as backup
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Medical Emergency

  1. 1 Call 1669 for an ambulance
  2. 2 Go to the nearest private hospital — they treat first, payment later
  3. 3 Contact your travel insurance before or immediately after treatment
  4. 4 Ask a Thai person to help call if you cannot communicate
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Victim of Crime

  1. 1 Call Tourist Police 1155 — they speak English and understand tourist issues
  2. 2 File an official police report — required for insurance claims
  3. 3 Do not pay any "fines" directly to police — insist on an official station
  4. 4 Contact your embassy if the situation is serious
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Natural Disaster

  1. 1 Follow instructions from local authorities immediately
  2. 2 Move to higher ground if there is any flood or tsunami risk
  3. 3 Contact your embassy — they can locate and assist nationals
  4. 4 Register with your embassy's crisis line if available
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Traffic Accident

  1. 1 Call 1669 for ambulance if there are injuries
  2. 2 Do not move injured people unless there is immediate danger
  3. 3 Take photos of the scene, vehicles, and damage before moving
  4. 4 Call Highway Police 1193 for accidents on major roads
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Lost in Remote Area

  1. 1 Stay calm and stay put — searchers find stationary people faster
  2. 2 Call 191 (Police) and describe your last known location
  3. 3 Use Google Maps offline — download maps before travel
  4. 4 Signal with a mirror, bright clothing, or whistle if you have one

🏛️ Embassy Directory — Bangkok

All major embassies are in Bangkok. If you are outside Bangkok, call first before traveling to the embassy.

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USA

95 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Bangkok

02-205-4000
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UK

14 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Bangkok

02-305-8333
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Australia

181 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Bangkok

02-344-6300
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Canada

Abdulrahim Place, 990 Rama IV Rd, Silom

02-646-4300
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Germany

9 South Sathorn Road, Yanawa, Bangkok

02-287-9000
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France

35 Charoenkrung Road 36, Bangrak, Bangkok

02-657-5100
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Netherlands

15 Soi Tonson, Ploenchit, Bangkok

02-309-5200
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Japan

177 Witthayu Road, Lumpini, Bangkok

02-207-8500
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South Korea

23 Thiam-Ruammit Road, Huai Khwang, Bangkok

02-247-7537
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China

57 Ratchadaphisek Road, Din Daeng, Bangkok

02-245-7032
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India

46 Soi Prasarnmit, Sukhumvit 23, Bangkok

02-258-0300
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Sweden

20th Floor, Pacific Place One, 140 Sukhumvit Rd

02-263-7200
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New Zealand

M Thai Tower, 14th Floor, All Seasons Place

02-254-2530
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Russia

78 Sap Road, Bangrak, Bangkok

02-234-9824
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Israel

25th Floor, Ocean Tower 2, 75/6 Sukhumvit 19

02-204-9200

📲 Useful Apps to Download

Download these before you need them — some require Wi-Fi to set up.

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Grab

Ride-hailing with transparent pricing. Safer than negotiating with tuk-tuks.

iOS & Android
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Google Maps

Download offline maps for your region before leaving Wi-Fi.

iOS & Android
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LINE

Thailand's primary messaging app. Locals, hospitals, and services use it.

iOS & Android
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IQAir

Real-time air quality. Critical for northern Thailand in Feb–April burning season.

iOS & Android
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ViaBus

Bangkok bus routes in English. Great for budget transport around the city.

iOS & Android
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XE Currency

Live exchange rates. Check before exchanging money to avoid bad rates.

iOS & Android

Phone numbers are verified as of March 2026. Embassy numbers may change — always check your country's official government travel advisory for the latest contact details.

Last updated: March 2026