The numbers to save before you ever need them β police, ambulance, fire and the English-speaking Tourist Police β plus where to go for emergency care in Prachuap town, and exactly what to do in a medical emergency, a road accident or a lost passport.
Thailand doesn't use a single all-purpose emergency number, so put these in your phone today: 191 for police, 1669 for a medical emergency or ambulance, and 199 for fire and rescue. If your Thai is limited, the number that matters most is 1155, the Tourist Police, staffed 24/7 with English-speaking operators. This guide is scoped to Prachuap Khiri Khan town itself β Hua Hin, the province's much larger and better-resourced hub, has its own separate emergency services guide. For anything beyond what Prachuap Khiri Khan Hospital can treat, Hua Hin's private hospitals, about an hour north, are the realistic backup. Pair this with the Prachuap Khiri Khan healthcare guide for hospital detail and the Prachuap Khiri Khan safety guide for the fuller local risk picture.
The core lines are toll-free and answered around the clock. When in doubt as a foreigner, start with the Tourist Police (1155) β they will coordinate the rest.
| Service | Number | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Police (general emergency) | 191 | The universal police line for any crime or emergency. Operators may have limited English β for foreigners, 1155 is often the better first call. |
| Medical emergency / ambulance | 1669 | The national emergency medical hotline (24hr, free). Dispatches the nearest ambulance β for Prachuap town that means Prachuap Khiri Khan Hospital; for anything beyond its capacity, Hua Hin's private hospitals are roughly an hour away. State your location clearly, or have a Thai speaker help. |
| Tourist Police (English-speaking) | 1155 | The single most useful number for foreigners in Prachuap Khiri Khan. Round-the-clock English (and other languages) β use it for theft, a road accident or being scammed. |
| Fire & rescue | 199 | Fire, rescue and hazardous incidents nationwide. |
| Tourist assistance / TAT | 1672 | The Tourism Authority of Thailand call centre β general help, directions and guidance (not for life-threatening emergencies). |
| Highway / traffic police | 1193 | For accidents and incidents on Phetkasem Road and other inter-city roads linking Prachuap town, Hua Hin and Bang Saphan. |
| Immigration Bureau hotline | 1178 | For visa, overstay and immigration questions (not emergencies). |
Prachuap Khiri Khan Hospital is one of only two large Ministry of Public Health general hospitals in the province (alongside Hua Hin Hospital), serving the provincial capital and surrounding districts with general and emergency care. There is no private hospital in Prachuap town itself. For private, more specialist care, San Paulo Hospital and Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin β both roughly an hour's drive north in Hua Hin β are the realistic options most Prachuap town residents actually use. For hospital-by-hospital detail and costs, see the Prachuap Khiri Khan healthcare guide.
For a life-threatening situation, call 1669 for an ambulance and state your exact location β a hotel name, a nearby landmark or a Google Maps pin helps enormously. If you can't get through in English, ask a Thai speaker nearby, or your accommodation's front desk, to call for you. Carry your passport and insurance card, and if you have travel or health insurance, phone their 24-hour assistance line early β many will guarantee payment directly to the hospital so you avoid a large upfront deposit. For anything beyond what Prachuap Khiri Khan Hospital can treat, expect an onward transfer or a separate trip to Hua Hin for private or specialist care.
For any crime, accident or dispute, the Tourist Police on 1155 is your English-speaking first call; for a general police response, dial 191. Road accidents involving motorbikes are a real risk anywhere in provincial Thailand, and Phetkasem Road carries the fastest, heaviest traffic linking Prachuap town, Hua Hin and Bang Saphan. After an accident, get anyone injured help first (1669), then wait for police before moving vehicles β photograph the vehicles, positions, damage, plates and the other party's details, and never admit fault on the spot. For theft or a scam, file a police report; you'll need it for any insurance or replacement claim. See the Prachuap Khiri Khan safety guide for the fuller local picture.
Work through it in order. One: file a police report β visit a local station or call the Tourist Police (1155); you'll need the report for both a replacement and immigration. Two: contact your embassy to apply for an emergency travel document or a new passport β most foreign missions are in Bangkok, since Prachuap Khiri Khan province has no consulate of its own. Three: because your passport carries your visa and entry stamp, report to the Prachuap Khiri Khan government offices page for the province's immigration office so your visa details are transferred to the new document before you travel. Keep a photo or photocopy of your passport photo page and visa stamp stored separately β do this before anything goes wrong.
As everywhere in Thailand, there isn't one single emergency number β save these three: 191 for police, 1669 for a medical emergency or ambulance, and 199 for fire and rescue. As a foreigner, call 1155, the Tourist Police, first if you're unsure β it's staffed around the clock with English-speaking operators who will coordinate the right service for you.
Dial 1669, the national emergency medical hotline β it's free, operates 24 hours and dispatches the nearest ambulance, which for Prachuap Khiri Khan town means Prachuap Khiri Khan Hospital, the province's other main government general hospital alongside Hua Hin Hospital. State your location as clearly as possible β a hotel name, a landmark or a Google Maps pin.
Yes. The Tourist Police hotline, 1155, is specifically set up for foreign visitors and residents, with English-speaking operators available 24/7. It's the best single number to save if your Thai is limited β they handle theft, accidents and general trouble, and will loop in the regular police, ambulance or fire service as needed.
Prachuap Khiri Khan Hospital, one of only two large Ministry of Public Health general hospitals in the province (alongside Hua Hin Hospital), is the local government hospital serving the provincial capital and surrounding districts. It has no private-hospital alternative of its own. For private, more specialist care, San Paulo Hospital and Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin β both roughly an hour's drive north in Hua Hin β are the realistic options most Prachuap town residents actually use. See the full Prachuap Khiri Khan healthcare guide for detail.
First, file a police report β visit a local police station or call the Tourist Police on 1155; you'll need the report for both a replacement and immigration. Then contact your embassy (routed through Bangkok, since Prachuap Khiri Khan province has no consulate of its own) to apply for an emergency travel document or a new passport. Finally, report to the Prachuap Khiri Khan government immigration office so your visa details are transferred to the new document before you travel.
This guide is general information for relocation planning, not medical, safety or legal advice. Phone numbers and hospital details change β confirm current contacts with local authorities, your embassy and the Tourist Police, and in any emergency call the official lines above.
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