Emergency numbers in Thailand
Tap a number to call. Save this page before you travel – every number comes from an official source.
Danger to life? Call now
- Ambulance1669Accidents, illness, injuries – an ambulance comes to you.Call 1669
- Police191Crime, violence, danger – the police come to you.Call 191
- Fire & rescue199Fire, people trapped, rescue from danger.Call 199
Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Government of Canada, checked 20.10.2026.
Help for visitors
Tourist Police
Help for visitors to Thailand in an emergency. Listed as available 24 hours a day.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Embassy of Singapore in Bangkok, Government of Canada
More useful numbers
- Disaster hotline (DDPM)Floods, storms, earthquakes and other disasters.Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand1784
- TAT tourist informationTravel information from the Tourism Authority of Thailand – not for emergencies. Open 08:00–20:00 daily according to the Embassy of Singapore; for English, press 9 according to the Government of Canada.Source: Embassy of Singapore in Bangkok, Government of Canada1672
Hospitals, clinics and doctors by region
Choose your region – every listing has a call button and directions.
- Bangkokกรุงเทพฯ6,134 listings
- Phuketภูเก็ต523 listings
- Chiang Maiเชียงใหม่1,303 listings
- Pattayaพัทยา315 listings
- Ayutthayaอยุธยา350 listings
- Krabiกระบี่204 listings
- Koh Samuiเกาะสมุย98 listings
- Khao Yaiเขาใหญ่80 listings
- Koh Phanganเกาะพะงัน28 listings
- Koh Lantaเกาะลันตา19 listings
- Koh Taoเกาะเต่า6 listings
- Koh Phi Phiเกาะพีพี6 listings
Region photos: AI concept images.
Questions about emergencies in Thailand
What is the emergency number in Thailand?
Thailand has several emergency numbers instead of one: 1669 for emergency medical services (ambulance), 191 for the police and general emergencies, 199 for fire and rescue and 1155 for the Tourist Police. All are short numbers you can dial from a Thai phone.
Which number should a tourist call?
In a medical emergency call 1669, in a fire 199 and if you are in danger 191. The Tourist Police (1155) help visitors and are listed as available 24 hours a day. For travel information, not emergencies, the Tourism Authority of Thailand runs the call center 1672.
How do I find a hospital or clinic near me?
Choose your region under “Hospitals, clinics and doctors” on this page. Every listing has a call button and opens directions in your map app. In an emergency, call 1669 first.
Sources
All sources checked on 20.10.2026. Numbers and service hours can change – if in doubt, follow the advice of your embassy.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand – situation update for foreign nationals, with emergency numbers (opens in a new window) – page updated 31.03.2025
- Embassy of Singapore in Bangkok – Useful contact numbers in Thailand (opens in a new window) – page updated 06.11.2025
- Government of Canada – Travel advice and advisories: Thailand (opens in a new window) – page updated 13.10.2026