Emergency Contacts in Phuket
When you're on vacation, especially abroad, it's important to know in advance who can help in an emergency — and how to quickly reach the right phone number. We've put together a guide to emergency numbers in Phuket. Save these numbers—they may come in handy.
Main Emergency Numbers in Thailand (valid throughout the country)
- Police. Standard emergency assistance number (crime, accidents). Number: 191
- Tourist Police. Available 24/7, provides assistance to tourists in English. Number: 1155
- Fire Department. For fires and smoke-related incidents. Number: 199
- Emergency Medical Services. For any medical emergency. Number: 1669
- Tourist Information Center. Information and assistance for tourists. Number: 1672
- Marine Police. Emergencies at sea. Numbers: +66 76 211 883, +66 76 215 438
- Hyperbaric (Decompression) Therapy Chambers. For divers involved in underwater accidents. Number: +66 76 342 518
- Phuket Customs Office. Customs-related inquiries, baggage issues, and other requests. Number: +66 76 211 105
- Immigration Office. Visa and immigration matters. Number: +66 76 351 108
Contacts for Snake Catchers and Other Dangerous Animals
If an uninvited guest is discovered on your villa property (for example, one of the snakes mentioned in the article The Most Dangerous Venomous Snakes in Phuket), do not try to remove it yourself. Instead, call professional snake catchers. Services in Phuket:
- Ruamjai Kupai Foundation +66 76 283 346 and +66 76 283 347
- Snake Guy in Phuket + 66 80-864-8092 (WhatsApp)
A Few Tips That Can Save Time and Stress
- Save these contacts in advance and add them to your phone's favorites.
- Speak clearly and calmly. All major emergency services have English-speaking staff, but if not, ask to be connected to an English-speaking operator or the Tourist Police.
- Specify your location. State the area, hotel name, and nearby landmarks — this can significantly speed up assistance.
- Keep copies of your passport, insurance policy, and your embassy's contact details with you.
- In the event of a snake bite or injury from a marine animal, try to immobilize the affected limb without applying a tourniquet, and call 1669.
- Stay calm. Even if the connection is poor or you cannot speak Thai, ask a hotel representative or a passerby to help call emergency services or the police.
A list of medical facilities in Phuket where you can seek treatment is available in the Hospitals section. We also recommend thinking about insurance in advance — i t can greatly simplify the resolution of emergency situations.
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