Thailand Communication
Telephone
International phone calls can be made quite easily from mid- to upper-level hotels. There is direct dialling to and from more than 80 countries on five continents. Rates for calling out of the country are normally considerably higher than for calling in so if you expect a long conversation you might save some money by having your party call back if possible. If you can't call from your hotel, go to the General Post Office (GPO) on New Road, or major post offices, and call from special booths for overseas calls.
Useful telephone numbers
Information:1113 (English-speaking operators available)
International calls by automatic dialling: (9) 001 + country code + area code + phone number.
Emergency numbers
Police:191
Ambulance Police Hospital (Bangkok): 02 2522171-5 (Accidents only)
Tourist Police (English-speaking police officers): Tel.1155
Tourist Police CentreUnicohouse Building, Soi Lang Suan, Ploenchit Rd., Bangkok
Tel: 02 6521721.
Postal Services
Thailand's mail service is reliable and efficient. Major hotels provide basic postal services on their premises. Bangkok's Central General Post Office (GPO) on New Road is open from 8.00 AM to 6.00 PM, Mondays through Fridays, and from 9.00 AM to 1.00 PM on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. Telegrams may be sent at any time of the day or night. Upcountry post offices maintain similar hours, except that they close at 4.30 PM.
Telex and Fax
All better hotels will offer complete telex, telegraph and facsimile ("fax") services. The General Post Office (GPO) on New Road offers telex service around-the-clock. Numerous private businesses offer such facilities; most often in conjunction with translation services.
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