Thailand (TH)
Thailand is one of the world’s largest expat hubs, combining Bangkok’s regional business ecosystem, Chiang Mai’s remote-worker scene, Phuket and Pattaya’s retirement and tourism communities, and strong international schools and hospitals.
Capital: Bangkok
Region: Asia
Language: Thai
Currency: THB (฿)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 35)
Emergency: 191
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Emergency Numbers
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General Emergency
191 police / 1669 medical emergency / 199 fire
Police
191
Fire Brigade
199
Ambulance
1669
Poison Control
Call 1669 or the nearest hospital emergency department
Mental Health
Department of Mental Health hotline 1323; private hospital emergency departments for acute risk
Domestic Violence
1300 Social Assistance Center; police 191 for immediate danger
Road Assistance
Highway Police 1193; insurer or rental company for breakdowns
Hospital emergency departments and private hospital outpatient clinics
1669 emergency; hospital direct line for outpatient appointments
Private hospitals in Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, and Samui often have English-speaking outpatient and emergency services.
Emergency departments are 24/7; outpatient departments usually run daytime and evening hours.
How to call emergency services in Thailand
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