Emergencies
The most important numbers for emergencies:
- Police: 191
- Tourist Police: 1155 (English-speaking, 24/7 — THIS is the number for tourists!)
- Fire Department: 199
- Emergency Medical Services / Ambulance: 1669
- German Embassy Bangkok: +66 2 287 9000
- Austrian Embassy Bangkok: +66 2 305 2300
- Swiss Embassy Bangkok: +66 2 674 6900
Tourist Police
The Tourist Police (recognizable by their black uniforms with "Tourist Police" inscription) is your first point of contact in case of problems: theft, fraud, accidents, language issues with the regular police. They speak English and are present in all tourist areas. The hotline 1155 is available around the clock.
Hospitals (24/7 Emergency Room)
- Bangkok: Bumrungrad Hospital (+66 2 066 8888), BNH Hospital (+66 2 686 2700)
- Chiang Mai: Chiang Mai Ram Hospital (+66 53 920 300)
- Phuket: Bangkok Hospital Phuket (+66 76 254 425)
- Koh Samui: Bangkok Hospital Samui (+66 77 429 500)
Achtung
In case of a scooter accident WITHOUT a helmet: Your travel insurance may refuse to cover! ALWAYS wear a helmet. The same applies if you drive without an international driver's license or under the influence of alcohol. Clarify BEFORE the trip what your insurance covers.