In an emergency, simple Thai can help you explain what happened, ask for police or medical assistance, report a fire, describe a lost passport, or tell someone where you are. Learn the most useful phrases first and keep them easy to say under stress.
Important: In a real emergency, contact emergency services immediately. Do not delay urgent help just to practice the language. If you cannot explain the situation in Thai, give your location, show the problem, and use English or a translation tool as needed.
1. Emergency Numbers to Know
2. Essential Emergency Phrases
3. Police, Theft & Personal Safety
4. Ambulance & Medical Help
5. Fire & Dangerous Situations
6. Lost Passport, Phone or Bag
7. Accident & Road Emergency
8. Tell People Where You Are
9. Short Emergency Conversation
10. Five Phrases to Memorize First
chûai dûai
Help!
thoo hǎa dtam-rùat hâi nòi
Please call the police.
rîak rót-phá-yaa-baan hâi nòi
Please call an ambulance.
phǒm / chǎn lǒng thaang
I'm lost.
phǒm / chǎn yùu thîi nîi
I'm here.
FAQ
How do I say “Help!” in Thai?
Say ช่วยด้วยครับ / ค่ะ (chûai dûai khráp / khâ). In an urgent situation, simply shouting ช่วยด้วย! is natural.
How do I ask someone to call an ambulance?
Say ช่วยเรียกรถพยาบาลให้หน่อยครับ / ค่ะ — “Please call an ambulance.” Thailand’s medical emergency number is 1669.
What should I say if I lose my passport?
Say พาสปอร์ตหายครับ / ค่ะ — “My passport is lost.” You can also ask สถานีตำรวจอยู่ที่ไหนครับ / คะ — “Where is the police station?”