Emergency Contacts: Where to Get Help Now
If you are in danger, or thinking about ending your life, contact one of the services below now. They can respond faster than email. If you are worried about someone else, the same numbers apply.
If You Are in Immediate Danger
Call an emergency number or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
| Country | Service | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | Emergency medical services | 1669 |
| Thailand | Police | 191 |
| Myanmar | Ambulance | 192 |
| Myanmar | Police | 199 |
Thailand: Someone to Talk To
| Line | Number | Hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samaritans of Thailand, Bangkok | 02-113-6789, then press 2 | Call-back service | English. Leave a message and a volunteer calls you back |
| Department of Mental Health hotline | 1323 | 24 hours, free | Thai |
| Samaritans of Thailand, Bangkok | 02-113-6789, then press 1 | 12:00 to 22:00 daily | Thai |
| Samaritans of Thailand, Chiang Mai | 098-815-9011 | 19:00 to 22:00 daily | Thai |
Myanmar: Someone to Talk To
Find A Helpline’s Myanmar page lists current support lines in Myanmar and how to reach each one.
Anywhere Else
Find A Helpline, run by ThroughLine, lists free, confidential helplines by country.
When You Are Safe
When the immediate crisis has passed, counselling can help with what led to it. Email closingthewound@gmail.com to arrange a free 15-minute intro call, or see Contact and fees.
Sources
Numbers last checked on 8 October 2026.
- Department of Mental Health, Thailand: 1323 hotline. dmh.go.th
- Samaritans of Thailand: contact us. samaritansthai.com
- UK government: healthcare and medical services in Thailand (1669, 191). gov.uk
- UK government: Myanmar travel advice, getting help (192, 199). gov.uk
- Find A Helpline: Thailand and Myanmar. findahelpline.com