Something has been stolen
Call 1155 and explain what happened and where you are. Tourist Police can help you understand which local police office to contact and communicate with local authorities.
Tourist Police help in Chiang Mai
Need help while travelling? Call 1155 anywhere in Thailand. You do not need to speak Thai: the Tourist Police call-centre team can help you in English and guide you on what to do next. Chiang Mai service points are below.
This independent guide cannot receive emergency reports. For help now, call 1155 or the relevant emergency number below.
One number across Thailand
1155
The hotline operates 24 hours a day and offers help in multiple languages. Staff can coordinate with local authorities when needed.
Quick contacts
Which number do you need?
These are Thai national numbers. Tap one to call from your phone.
When can the Tourist Police help?
You can call 1155 about a problem during your trip, even if you are not sure which local authority handles it. Explain what happened, where you are, and what help you need.
You have lost your passport
Ask 1155 for help with the local side of the situation. Contact your own embassy or consulate about a replacement travel document, as requirements depend on your nationality.
You are in a road incident
If someone needs urgent medical help, call 1669. For general emergency help, call 191. Tourist Police on 1155 can also help visitors communicate with local services.
You need help communicating
Call 1155 to explain the situation. The Tourist Police hotline offers multilingual assistance and can help connect visitors with the appropriate local authorities.
Call or message Tourist Police
Calling 1155 connects you with the Tourist Police hotline. It is a useful first contact when you need English-language help or are unsure which local authority to approach.
Call 1155Thailand Tourist Police app
The official app offers ways to contact Tourist Police, including chat and an SOS feature that can share your location. In our experience, it asked us to register before using its features, so calling 1155 is the more direct option if you need help immediately.
The app can be useful if you prefer to write a message or share your location. Search for “Thailand Tourist Police” in your app store. Its screens and sign-up steps may change.
Tourist Police locations in Chiang Mai
There are two main places to find Tourist Police in Chiang Mai, plus a smaller Night Bazaar service point. These are physical locations; 1155 is the separate nationwide hotline, not a direct number for these desks.
Station outside the Old City
Mueang Chiang Mai Tourist Police Station
The main Tourist Police station on Sriwichai Road, outside the Old City.
Open in Google MapsIn the city centre
Chiangmai Tourist Police Service Center
A Tourist Police service centre in central Chiang Mai.
Open in Google MapsAlso in the Night Bazaar: a smaller Tourist Police service point
A smaller service point for the Night Bazaar area, staffed in the evening when available.
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Tourist Police FAQ
Is 1155 only for Chiang Mai?
No. It is the Tourist Police hotline for visitors throughout Thailand. This page adds Chiang Mai-specific service locations.
Do I need the app to call 1155?
No. You can call 1155 directly. The app is another way to contact the Tourist Police and may ask you to register before using its features.
Which languages does the Tourist Police speak?
The 1155 hotline offers help in English and generally supports Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, French, German and Hindi. Arabic and other languages may also be possible. Availability of non-English languages depends on who is on duty at the call centre.
Does 1155 call a Chiang Mai station directly?
No. 1155 reaches the nationwide Tourist Police hotline, not a direct line to one of the Chiang Mai service points shown below.
Can Tourist Police replace a lost passport?
Your own embassy or consulate handles replacement travel documents. Tourist Police can help you understand the local reporting or assistance side of the situation.