🇹🇭 Is Thailand safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Thailand: 48 diplomatic missions from 45 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Thailand
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Travel insurance may be void if you visit areas where FCDO advises against travel
- Land border crossings between Thailand and Cambodia are currently suspended
- Tourist temples near the Thai-Cambodia border, including Khao Phra Wihan and Ta Muen Thom, are closed
- Middle East escalation is causing flight cancellations and airspace closures that may affect routes through the region
- All foreign nationals entering Thailand by air, sea or land must complete the TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card) up to 3 days before arrival
- The TDAC is mandatory for tourism, business and residency trips; it can be completed via the official Thai government portal
- Several land border crossings with Cambodia remain closed due to ongoing border tensions between the two countries
- Some provinces near the Cambodian border may face temporary movement restrictions and limited transport schedules
Risk areas and situations
- Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat provinces near the Thai-Malaysia border: avoid unless essential due to regular attacks
- Districts of Chana, Thepa, Na Thawi and Saba Yoi in southern Songkhla Province: avoid unless essential
- Hat Yai to Padang Besar train line passing through southern border provinces: avoid unless essential
- Areas within 20km of the Thai-Cambodia land border: fighting with rocket and artillery fire reported in 2025
- Avoid all travel to Thai-Cambodian border areas due to intermittent clashes and armed confrontations in specific boundary zones
- Border provinces may be subject to time-based movement restrictions that can be imposed with little notice
Health
- Travelling to Thailand with comprehensive medical insurance is strongly recommended by Spanish authorities
- In the event of seismic activity, follow updates from official sources: @DDPMNews, @TATnews_Org and @PRDThailand
Emergency numbers in Thailand
Embassies and consulates in Thailand
48 diplomatic missions from 45 countries, across 5 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | 2 | Khon Kaen, Songkhla |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | 2 | Bangkok, Khlong Toei |
| 🇺🇸 United States | 2 | Bangkok, Chiang Mai |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | 1 | Bangkok |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 1 | Bangkok |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 1 | Bangkok |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | 1 | |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | 1 | Bangkok |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 1 | Bangkok |
| 🇧🇹 Bhutan | 1 | Bangkok |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 1 | Bangkok |
…and 33 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Thailand is Thai. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in Thai, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Thailand safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Thailand is 1.86/4 (Increased caution, level 2 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Thailand?
The general emergency number in Thailand is 191. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Thailand?
Telcomia tracks 48 diplomatic missions from 45 countries in Thailand, across 5 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.