Thailand Emergency Numbers List for Travelers
If you’re traveling in Thailand, knowing who to call in an emergency can make a huge difference. Here’s a list of important Thailand emergency numbers for tourists.
Note: All emergency calls in Thailand are free from any phone, including mobile, landline, and public phones.
Primary Emergency Numbers
- 191 – Police [click to call]
- 199 – Fire Department [click to call]
- 1669 – Ambulance [click to call]
Additional Emergency Numbers
- 1784 – Highway Police (for road accidents) [click to call]
- 1137 – Marine Police (coastal/ water emergencies) [click to call]
Lost Passport
- 1155 – Tourist Police (24/7, multilingual support) [click to call]
Tourist-Specific Services
- 1155 – Tourist Police (24/7, multilingual support) [click to call]
- 1672 – Tourist Hotline (complaints, assistance, information) [click to call]
International Assistance
- 195 – Tourist Police (alternative number) [click to call]
- 1644 – Immigration Bureau Call Center [click to call]
Airport Helpdesks
Airport calls are charged as regular phone calls, unlike the free nationwide emergency numbers above.
- Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok): +66 2 132 1888
- Don Mueang Airport (Bangkok): +66 2 535 1111
- Phuket International Airport: +66 76 351 122
- Chiang Mai International Airport: +66 53 270 222
- Krabi Airport: +66 75 636 541
- Hat Yai International Airport: +66 74 227 015
- Ubon Ratchathani Airport: +66 45 244 861
- Chiang Rai International Airport: +66 53 711 179
- Koh Samui Airport: +66 77 245 012
Regular Police (191) vs. Tourist Police (1155): Who to Contact?
Thailand has both regular police and tourist police, but they serve slightly different roles. The regular police (dial 191) are responsible for law enforcement, crime response, and general public safety. They operate across the country and handle everything from traffic accidents to serious legal matters. However, language barriers can sometimes be an issue, especially in rural areas or at smaller police stations.
The tourist police (dial 1155) are a special unit trained to assist foreign visitors. They speak English (and often other languages), and are more focused on helping with non-life-threatening issues like lost passports, scams, minor disputes, or when you simply don’t know who to call. If you’re a tourist facing a situation where communication or cultural understanding is a barrier, the tourist police are your best first contact. They are also available 24/7.
What to Do If You Lose Your Passport in Thailand
Losing your passport can be stressful, but Thailand has systems in place to help tourists. First, contact the tourist police at 1155 for assistance — they’ll guide you in English. Next, file a police report at the nearest police station (you’ll need this to apply for a replacement passport). Then, contact your embassy or consulate in Thailand to begin the passport replacement process. Make sure to bring your police report, a copy of your passport (if available), and passport photos.