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Tourist Police: 1155 hotline runs 24 hours in eight languages
By Cesar RodriguezUpdated
After a Chinese embassy warning about kidnappings, Thailand's Tourist Police Bureau said on 22 October 2026 it will coordinate more closely with police and Immigration; its 1155 hotline answers 24 hours a day in eight languages.
Thailand's Tourist Police Bureau announced on 22 October 2026 that it will step up help for Chinese and other foreign visitors, working with the Royal Thai Police and the Immigration Bureau. The move follows an 18 October warning from the Chinese embassy, reported by the South China Morning Post, about fake job offers used to lure travellers, influencers and actors into scam operations.
The embassy's advice applies to any visitor: use licensed transport, be wary of last-minute changes to travel plans, and keep family informed of where you are.
The Tourist Police hotline is 1155, open 24 hours a day in eight languages. Incidents can also be reported through the Thailand Tourist Police app.
Source: The Thaiger. Summary written by Best of Thailand; read the original for the full report.
