Police
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191
Police
Emergency numbers for Thailand
Dialling code: +66
Primary emergency numbers
Other useful numbers
Tourist Helpline
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Tourist police (English)
Other Emergency Services
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National disasters
Why use this emergency numbers directory?
Dial 191 for police, 199 for fire and 1669 for ambulance. The Tourist Police hotline 1155 has English-speaking operators.
Frequently asked questions
The Police emergency number in Thailand is 191. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Police (191), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
Yes. Dial 191 from any mobile or landline in Thailand, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Thailand country code is ++66. Alternatively dial 191 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 191 in Thailand is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Fire emergency number in Thailand is 199. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Fire (199), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
Yes. Dial 199 from any mobile or landline in Thailand, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Thailand country code is ++66. Alternatively dial 199 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 199 in Thailand is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in Thailand is 1669. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (1669), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
Yes. Dial 1669 from any mobile or landline in Thailand, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Thailand country code is ++66. Alternatively dial 1669 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 1669 in Thailand is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.