Emergency Numbers in Chiang Mai

Save these numbers before you need them. All of the hotlines below are free to call from a Thai mobile or landline, work 24 hours a day, and connect you to the nationwide service, so they work the same in Chiang Mai as anywhere else in Thailand. If you don't speak Thai, start with the Tourist Police on 1155: operators speak English and can relay your call to the police, ambulance or fire service.

Tap a number to call it.

When you call

• Say where you are first: the street, a nearby landmark, or share your location on LINE or WhatsApp afterwards.
• Stay on the line and keep your phone free so the responders can call you back.
• For a medical emergency, 1669 dispatches the nearest ambulance. In Chiang Mai, private hospitals also run their own ambulance lines.

Frequently asked questions

What is the emergency number in Chiang Mai?

Call 191 for the police, 1669 for an ambulance and 199 for the fire service. These are Thailand's national emergency numbers and they work in Chiang Mai.

Is there an English-speaking emergency number in Thailand?

Yes. The Tourist Police on 1155 have English-speaking operators 24/7 and can help visitors and expats with emergencies, crime reports and disputes.

Are emergency calls in Thailand free?

Yes. Calls to these hotlines are free from Thai mobile and landline numbers.