When you land · Phuket
Who do I call in an emergency in Phuket?
Tourist Police 1155. Emergency 191.
Checked 26 Aug 2026
PhuketEmergency help
Tourist Police1155
Emergency191
Marine rescue1196
Every detail we holdThe emergency help facts, as checked
Scams
- Jet-ski 'damage' claims — video the machine before renting, or skip
- Scooter rental passport-hostage disputes — never leave your passport as deposit
- Tuk-tuk overcharging — agree price first
- Rip currents May–Oct: red flag = do not swim, drownings are real
Areas to avoid
- Bangla Road late-night touts (fine to walk, just firm 'no')
Emergency numbers
- Tourist Police — 1155
- Emergency — 191
- Marine rescue — 1196