Tips and Phone Numbers for Pattaya

It’s extremely unlikely that anything will go wrong during your trip to Pattaya. However, even those in paradise aren’t immune from the occasional crime, accident or bout of illness. Alongside a few common-sense tips to help you avoid nasty mishaps, here are the contact numbers you’ll need if something should happen.

Warnings

The usual warnings when travelling everywhere. Be aware of your belongings in crowded places like buses or bars and try not be suckered by investment touts, gem sellers, etc., Make sure you bargain and agree the price before getting on a bus, hiring a jet-ski, motorbike or taxi. Condoms are of course, essential.

Essential Numbers

Pattaya Code: 038
Police: 191 038 428 233
Tourist Police: 195, 1699, 038 429 371
Marine Police: 038 311285
Tourism Authority of Thailand: 038 427 667

Lost/Stolen Credit Cards
AMEX 12273 9285
VISA/Mastercard 02263 2091/2
Diners Club 02238 3660

Lost Property
To validate any insurance claim you must make a report at the Police Station. Standard report cost 10-20 Baht.

Medical

Many hospital out-patient clinics can be visited for general health problems. Visits usually cost between 200-600 Baht for doctors fees - medicine extra. Imported medicine will generally cost a lot more than locally produced medicine.

Bangkok Pattaya Hospital
301 Moo 6, Sukhumvit Rd, Tel 038 427751/5 - The largest of Pattaya's hospitals.

Pattaya International Clinic
Pattaya Soi 4,5. Established clinic with a lot of experience with tourists.