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The fundamental role of the British Embassy is maintaining, and further developing, the mutual relations between Thailand and the United Kingdom.
But, it is best for British nationals to check through the information available online before contacting the embassy in Bangkok.
These are the national phone numbers for emergency services (e.g. medical assistance and for victims of crimes):
Note: The insurance providers will confirm what your policy covers.
British nationals can contact the British Embassy in Sathorn, Bangkok for assistance with emergencies in the Kingdom of Thailand. But, they prioritise help for people who are most vulnerable, such as those who:
Check through our Thai info guide for tourists and expats for further details. Otherwise, these phone lines for emergency assistance are open 24/7:
What if you need to travel urgently from abroad without a UK passport (e.g. your passport got lost, stolen, or damaged)? In this case, you can apply for an emergency travel document.
You could try to renew or replace your adult passport if you will not be travelling for several weeks. But, you must cancel a lost or stolen passport if there is no urgency to travel.
Important: The British Embassy does not provide visas and they cannot give advice about UK visas. Thus, you should Contact UK Visas and Immigration if you need further help.
British nationals can use the embassy for some notarial and documentary services if they are unavailable in Thailand. But, you will need to pay a fee for most of them.
AIA Sathorn Tower, Floor 12A
11/1 South Sathorn Road,
Sathorn Bangkok 10120 Thailand
Fax: +66 (0) 2 255 9278
Monday to Thursday: 8am to 12pm and 1pm to 4.30pm
Friday: 8am to 1pm