Police, ambulance, hospitals, embassy — what to do if something goes wrong.
Dial 191 or find nearest police box; Tourist Police speak English, number 1155 (24-hour hotline).
Dial 191 (same as police) or go directly to hospital; private hospitals (Bumrungrad, Samitivej) are fast but expensive.
Bumrungrad (Sukhumvit, upscale), Samitivej (many locations), Bangkok Hospital (chain across city); all have English-speaking staff.
US: in Wireless Road area; UK: in Wireless Road; Australia, Canada, many others have embassies in Bangkok.
If cards stolen, call your bank immediately; Thai ATMs are safe but skimming can happen; use bank ATMs when possible.
Show Thai person your hotel card (hotels give free cards with address); use Google Maps; Grab app works even without Thai number.
Keep your policy number and emergency assistance hotline saved on your phone and written down separately — private hospitals in Bangkok often want proof of coverage before treatment, even in urgent situations.
Add the Tourist Police (1155), your embassy's number, and your hotel's address in Thai script to your phone before arrival — much easier than searching for them mid-crisis.