Health & safety
Emergency information
Emergency numbers
Tourist Police: 1155
General Emergencies: 911 / 191
Unwanted Intruding Animals: 1699
Issues with Taxi Drivers: 1584
Road Accidents: 1146
Hospitals in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai has some very modern, well-equipped hospitals. Chiang Mai Ram McCormick
Dental Dental4U Dental World Chiang Mai
Safety information
Is Chiang Mai safe for solo female travelers?
"Chiang Mai has such a warm, welcoming feel to it. I never felt uncomfortable. I walked home by myself later at night and, apart from the odd stray dog, I never felt worried for my safety."
Health information
Best travel insurance for Chiang Mai
Travel insurance isn't mandatory, but recommended. Choose a plan that offers coverage for Covid-19 and unexpected quarantine. If you plan to ride a motorbike or moped, make sure you have the correct license and that you're wearing your helmet (travel insurance usually won't cover you if you were not following the local safety rules and regulations!)
Vaccines
*this information is taken from the official CDC website
Apart from routine vaccines, check with your doctor if they recommend taking additional ones against:
- Hepatitis A - Hepatitis B - Typhoid - Rabies - Diphtheria - Tetanus
Drinkable tap water?
No, however, filtered water is readily available around the island. Airports have water points to fill up reusable bottles.
