If you are in immediate danger, call your local emergency number. In Thailand, call 1669 for emergency medical help or 191 for the police.
Need help right now?
You don't need the right words, and you don't have to cope with this on your own. Tap a number below to call it from your phone.
Numbers you can call
In Thailand
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1669
Emergency medical services
Thailand, 24 hours
Ambulance and emergency medical help anywhere in Thailand: overdose, serious withdrawal symptoms, injury, or someone who is unconscious or struggling to breathe.
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1323
Department of Mental Health hotline
24 hours, Thai language
Mental health support from Thailand's Department of Mental Health, if you are struggling or worried about someone. Calls are answered in Thai.
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191
Police
Thailand
If you or someone else is in danger from another person, or you need the police urgently.
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1155
Tourist Police
English spoken
Help in English for visitors and foreigners in Thailand, if you are in trouble or unsure who to call.
At home
These lines are for calls made inside each country. They may not connect from a Thai phone or while roaming, so if you are in Thailand now, use the numbers above.
Withdrawal can be a medical emergency
Stopping alcohol, sleeping pills or tranquillisers (benzodiazepines), or some other drugs suddenly can be dangerous. Get medical advice before you stop.
Call 1669 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department straight away if someone has a seizure, is shaking severely, sees or hears things that are not there, or becomes very confused. Do not try to manage this alone at home.
What to expect when you call
Making the call is often the hardest part. Three things can make it easier:
- Say where you are. For an ambulance or the police, your location matters most. A hotel name, street or nearby landmark helps.
- You don't need the right words. It is fine to start with "I need help" and let the person on the line ask questions. Short answers are enough.
- Ask for English. If the call is in Thai and you don't speak it, say "English, please", or call the Tourist Police on 1155, where English is spoken.