Who should you call in an emergency in Chiang Mai? Have emergency numbers ready when you need them most.
While obviously no one wants a reason to use these contacts, it is important to have access to Chiang Mai’s emergency facilities if need be. If you should experience an emergency which you cannot deal with by yourself or are involved in an accident, the important thing to remember is not to panic. Stay calm and call the relevant emergency number. We highly recommend bookmarking this page or printing a copy for your family.
If you are not sure which number to call, Thailand has a country-wide Emergency Help number, 191, where operators should pass on your call to the correct service. They have English speaking operators.
Here are the emergency contacts in Chiang Mai.
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Medical Emergency Contacts in Chiang Mai
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Ambulance service nationwide*: 1669
General emergency (similar to 911) help nationwide: 191
Fire department nationwide: 199
*THIS (1669) is the number you call in a medical emergency unless you have a specific hospital in mind. Operators speak English. Calling 1669 will ensure you get a local responder to the scene quickly, followed by an ambulance which will take you or your family member to the nearest hospital.
Local Hospital Ambulances
Some hospitals offer ambulances which ensure you will be sent to that specific facility. This can be useful if you trust or feel more comfortable with the services provided a particular hospital.
Chiang Mai Ram*: 053 920 330 or 053-894-260
McCormick**: 053 921 799 or 053-921-777 x 1339
Bangkok Hospital*: 1719 or 05208 9888
Sriphat Medical Centre: 053-946-623 or 053-946-624
Lanna Hospital: 053-999-777 ext. 145
*Both Bangkok Hospital and Chiang Mai Ram are able to send a doctor with the ambulance, on a case by case basis. All their ambulances have an AED on board.
**McCormick has their own ambulances with AED on board but they don’t provide a doctor.
Other emergency contacts
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Chiang Mai is overall a safe place. Should you ever need to contact the police in response to an unfortunate crime, fire, traffic incident or anything else, Chiang Mai offers a few services. To report a crime If you are not sure which number to call, the nationwide emergency help number 191 is your best bet.
Royal Thai Police: 1599
Tourist Police: 1155, 1699
Tourist Service Centre: 1672
Chiang Mai Main Police Station: 053-276 040, 053-276 458
Nationwide Fire Department: 199
Vehicle Theft Police: 119
Ambulance and Rescue (mainly for road accidents): 1554
Highway Police/Traffic Accident Police: 1193
Traffic Police: 1197
In addition to the normal Royal Thai Police, Chiang Mai also has Tourist Police. The officers speak English, as well as several other languages. The tourist police are available 24 hours a day. You can reach them at 1155 or direct numbers for their offices located across the city as listed below.
Local Tourist Police in Chiang Mai
Airport Tourist Police Office:
60 Mahidol Road. Tel: (053) 270 222 Ext. 2191
Arcade Tourist Police Office:
Arcade Bus Station, Tel: (053) 247 318
Tourist Police Station:
196 Moo 1, Sri Wichai Road. Tel: (053) 212 146-8
Local Royal Thai Police Stations in Chiang Mai
Changpuak Police Station:
199 Chang Puak. Tel: (053) 218 443
Doisaket Police Station:
178 Moo 1, Cheong Doi, Doi Saket. Tel: (053) 495 490
Phupingvajanivej Police Station:
193 Moo 1, Chang Phuak. Tel: (053) 219 230
Mae Ping Police Station:
191 Moo 3, Chiang Mai-Lamphun Road. Tel: (053) 140 224-6
Mae Rim Police Station:
212 Moo 1, Rim Tai, Mae Rim. Tel: (053) 927 040
Muang Chiang Mai Police Station:
169 Rachadamneon Road. Phra Singh. Tel: (053) 814 313
Provincial Police Region 5:
Mahidol Road. Tel: (053) 140 000
San Kamphaeng Police Station:
113 Moo 1, Sai Moon, Sankamphang. Tel: (053) 331 191
San Sai Police Station:
4 Moo 5, Sansai Luang, San Sai. Tel: (053) 491 946
Saraphi Police Station:
46 Moo 3, Chiang Mai-Lumphun Road. Tel: (053) 321 090
Highway Police:
Chiang Mai-Lampang Road., Tha Sala. Tel: (053) 240 289
Traffic Police:
Chiang Mai Traffic Police Office:
28 Praisanee Road. Tel: (053) 235 595
