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Emergency
Total: Hours to weeks
6 steps
Timeline: What to Do in a Medical Emergency in Thailand
Step-by-step guide for handling a medical emergency as a foreigner in Thailand — from first response to hospital discharge and insurance claims.
Updated 2026
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Key Takeaways
- Save emergency numbers: 1669 (ambulance), 1155 (tourist police), and your insurance hotline
- Private hospitals offer faster, English-friendly care but require upfront payment or insurance
- Get itemized bills and English medical reports immediately for insurance claims
- Medical evacuation is extremely expensive — ensure your travel insurance covers it
- Public hospitals must treat emergencies but may have language barriers and longer waits
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