Key emergency numbers in Thailand: police 191, fire 199, ambulance 1669, Tourist Police 1155 and TAT Call Center 1672; save your country's embassy contacts in Bangkok as well. Recommended international hospitals for tourists include Bumrungrad in Bangkok, Bangkok Hospital Phuket, Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai, and Chiang Mai Ram Hospital.
- Police: 191. Fire: 199. Ambulance / medical: 1669.
- Tourist Police: 1155 (English). TAT information: 1672.
- Look up your own country's embassy or consulate contact before you travel - it's your first call if you lose your passport.
- Save the nearest international hospital to your hotel before you need it.
- Reference hospitals: Bumrungrad Bangkok, Bangkok Hospital Phuket, Chiang Mai Ram.
Emergency numbers and key contacts
| Service | Contact | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police | 191 | the number to call for a crime or an accident | FCDO Thailand |
| Fire | 199 | fire and rescue | FCDO Thailand |
| Tourist Police | 1155 | English spoken, tourist cases | TAT crisis note |
| TAT Call Center | 1672 | tourist information | TAT crisis note |
| Ambulance / medical emergency | 1669 | 24/7 nationwide emergency assistance | Bumrungrad - How to call ambulance |
| Your country's embassy in Bangkok | look up and save its emergency line before travel | consular help with lost documents and emergencies | Embassy contacts |
The best hospital shortlist for a tourist is to save the international hospital nearest to your hotel. As reference points for the main tourist centers, use Bumrungrad Bangkok, Bangkok Hospital Phuket, Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai, or Chiang Mai Ram Hospital. Sources: Bumrungrad emergency, Bangkok Hospital Phuket, Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Ram.
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