Crisis Help: Thailand
ถ้าคุณอยู่ในสถานการณ์วิกฤตตอนนี้ คุณไม่ได้อยู่คนเดียว
If you’re in crisis right now, you’re not alone. Help is available, free, and confidential.
⚠️ Content note: This page discusses suicide, abuse, self-harm, and violence. If this is overwhelming right now, you can just call the number below. You don’t have to read everything.
🚨 RIGHT NOW: Call This Number
Section titled “🚨 RIGHT NOW: Call This Number”Department of Mental Health Hotline (national)
Section titled “Department of Mental Health Hotline (national)”Phone: 1323 (free, 24/7)
Run by: Department of Mental Health, Ministry of Public Health
Languages: Thai
Samaritans Thailand (Thai and English support)
Section titled “Samaritans Thailand (Thai and English support)”Phone: 02-113-6789 (12:00–22:00 daily; press 1 for Thai, 2 for an English callback)
Website: samaritansthai.com
(Number changed in December 2021 — the old 02-713-6791 / 02-713-6793 lines are no longer current.)
What happens:
- Emotional support and suicide prevention
- Trained volunteers
- Confidential and non-judgmental
Other Crisis Options (Choose What Works for You)
Section titled “Other Crisis Options (Choose What Works for You)”Mental Health Crisis
Section titled “Mental Health Crisis”Samaritans Thailand: 02-113-6789 (12pm–10pm daily)
- Emotional support
Department of Mental Health: 1323 (free, 24/7)
- Government mental health services
Suicidal Thoughts
Section titled “Suicidal Thoughts”Samaritans Thailand: 02-113-6789 (12pm–10pm daily)
- Suicide prevention
Mental Health Crisis Centers: Available in major hospitals
Abuse or Violence
Section titled “Abuse or Violence”Domestic Violence:
- Women’s Crisis Center (Bangkok): 02-861-0882
- Provincial Women’s Centers
- Police Family units
Sexual Abuse:
- Rape Crisis Center (Bangkok): 02-615-5995
- Provincial centers
- Hospitals with sexual assault services
Child Abuse:
- National Child Protection Center: 02-359-0790
- Local welfare offices
Youth Crisis
Section titled “Youth Crisis”Samaritans Thailand: 02-113-6789 (12pm–10pm daily)
- Support for young people
Youth organizations: Local groups
LGBTQ+ Crisis
Section titled “LGBTQ+ Crisis”Samaritans Thailand: 02-113-6789
- Support for LGBTQ+ people (confidential)
Thai LGBT organizations: Local chapters
Disability-Specific Crisis Support
Section titled “Disability-Specific Crisis Support”National Disability Empowerment Institute: 02-934-0000
- Support and advocacy
Thai organizations for disabled people: Local offices
Substance Use Crisis
Section titled “Substance Use Crisis”Samaritans Thailand: 02-113-6789
- Substance use support
Department of Mental Health: Referrals to treatment
By Region
Section titled “By Region”National numbers work nationwide:
Bangkok
Section titled “Bangkok”- Samaritans: 02-113-6789
- Women’s Crisis Center: 02-861-0882
Chiang Mai, Provincial Cities
Section titled “Chiang Mai, Provincial Cities”- Samaritans: 02-113-6789 (nationwide)
- Local hospitals
Emergency: Life-Threatening
Section titled “Emergency: Life-Threatening”Immediate life-threatening danger:
- Call 191 for emergency
- Call 123 for police
- Go to nearest hospital (emergency room)
What to Say When You Call
Section titled “What to Say When You Call”You don’t need perfect words. Just say:
- “I’m in crisis” / “ฉันอยู่ในสถานการณ์วิกฤต”
- “I’m thinking about suicide”
- “I need to talk to someone”
Counselors are trained to help (English speakers available).
Accessibility & Contact Methods
Section titled “Accessibility & Contact Methods”For Those Without Phone Access
Section titled “For Those Without Phone Access”- In-person: Offices in Bangkok and major cities
- Email: Some services via email
- Walk-in: Hospitals 24/7
For Multiple Languages
Section titled “For Multiple Languages”- Thai (primary)
- English widely available
- Other languages: Ask about interpretation
Rural Areas
Section titled “Rural Areas”- Samaritans reaches nationwide
- Public hospitals available everywhere
After You Call
Section titled “After You Call”Crisis lines help you get through RIGHT NOW. After that:
Finding Ongoing Support
Section titled “Finding Ongoing Support”Contact:
- Your nearest health center
- Hospital psychiatric department
- Private hospitals in major cities
Mental health professionals:
- Thai Psychiatric Association
- Teaching hospitals
- Private practitioners
Government support:
- Ministry of Public Health services
- Provincial health departments
Important Information
Section titled “Important Information”Most services listed are free or low cost, but this varies by service — check each one. The Department of Mental Health line (1323) is free.
Confidentiality
Section titled “Confidentiality”These lines are confidential. Emergency services are contacted only in cases of immediate, serious risk.
You Can Call Multiple Times
Section titled “You Can Call Multiple Times”Many people use crisis services multiple times. That’s normal.
You’re Not “Sick Enough” to Call
Section titled “You’re Not “Sick Enough” to Call”If you’re asking: “Am I sick enough to call?” → You are. Call.
Related Resources
Section titled “Related Resources”Confirm each number with the service before calling; details can change.
In crisis right now? Call 1323 (Department of Mental Health — free, 24/7). For English support, Samaritans Thailand: 02-113-6789 (12pm–10pm daily; press 2 for an English callback). Everything else can wait.
Cost, confidentiality, and hours vary by service — check each listing.
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