“UK Travelers in Thailand: Critical Safety Alert: What to Do in Case of a Serious Incident”

**Britons Traveling to Thailand: New Information for Safety and Emergency**

As more and more Britons plan their trips to Thailand, it’s essential to stay informed about the latest safety and emergency information. The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has announced travel warnings and recommendations for UK citizens traveling to the country.

**New Application for Tourists**

To facilitate communication between tourists and Thailand’s services online, the Tourist Police have developed a new application called Thailand Tourist Police. This application is available to tourists who do not have a Thai SIM card and features information about tourist attractions, as well as notifications regarding natural disasters or safety concerns in the vicinity of tourists.

**Emergency Numbers and Services**

In the event of an emergency, tourists can dial the following numbers for the specific departments they need:

* Telephone: 191 (ambulance, fire, police)
* Ambulance: 1669
* Fire: 199
* Police: 191
* Tourist police: 1155

**What to Do in a Serious Incident or Emergency**

The FCDO advises that if someone finds themselves in a serious incident or emergency while abroad, they should contact their travel provider and insurer first. Travel providers will tell you if they can help and what you need to do. You can also make a claim through insurance, but insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.

**FCDO Support**

If you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad, you can call the FCDO in London on 020 7008 5000. The FCDO’s telephone number in London is available 24 hours a day.

**Travel Restrictions**

The FCDO recommends against all but essential travel to parts of Thailand, with a particular focus on the Thailand-Malaysia border. Specifically, they advise against all but essential travel to:

* Pattani Province
* Yala Province
* Narathiwat Province
* Southern Songkhla Province – south of the A43 road between Hat Yai and Sakom, and south of the train line which runs between Hat Yai and Padang Besar
* The Hat Yai to Padang Besar train line that runs through these provinces

**Conclusion**

Before traveling to Thailand, it’s essential to consult the FCDO’s latest guidance and stay informed about any potential safety concerns or travel restrictions. By taking the necessary precautions and having access to vital information, tourists can have a safe and enjoyable trip to Thailand.

**FAQs**

Q: What is the Thailand Tourist Police application?
A: The Thailand Tourist Police application is a new online service that allows tourists to communicate with Thailand’s services online. It features information about tourist attractions and notifications regarding natural disasters or safety concerns in the vicinity of tourists.

Q: What numbers should I dial in the event of an emergency?
A: You should dial the following numbers depending on the service you need: 191 (ambulance, fire, police), 1669 (ambulance), 199 (fire), 191 (police), or 1155 (tourist police).

Q: What should I do if someone finds themselves in a serious incident or emergency while abroad?
A: You should contact your travel provider and insurer first. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do. You can also make a claim through insurance, but insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.

Q: What is the FCDO’s telephone number in London?
A: The FCDO’s telephone number in London is available 24 hours a day and can be contacted on 020 7008 5000.

Q: Are there any travel restrictions I should be aware of?
A: Yes, the FCDO recommends against all but essential travel to parts of Thailand, with a particular focus on the Thailand-Malaysia border.