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Emergency Contacts for Foreign Business Owners
Siam Advice Firm•Legal Analysis
Tomorrow is the official start of the Songkran holidays. While we hope for a peaceful break, being a responsible director means being prepared for the unexpected. Keep these numbers in your contact list.
The Essentials
- Tourist Police: 1155 (English speaking, very helpful for foreigners in any crisis).
- General Emergency: 191 (Standard police line).
- Medical Emergency: 1669 (The national ambulance service).
- Fire Department: 199
Business-Specific Setup
- Your Accountant/Lawyer: Do you have their Line ID? Email will be slow this week; Line is the primary way to reach professional contacts in Thailand for urgent matters.
- Your Building Security: Most office towers in Bangkok have 24/7 security desks. Get the direct mobile number of the head of security for your building.
- Electricity (MEA/PEA): 1130 / 1129 (For reporting power outages or electrical hazards).
The 'Golden Rule' of Emergencies
If an issue arises involving local authorities, stay calm and respectful. In Thailand, a "Face-Saving" and polite approach will resolve an emergency ten times faster than raising your voice.
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