Important Contacts

Important Koh Phangan Phone Numbers

Here are some important Koh Phangan Phone numbers and emergency contact Information. While we hope you won’t need any during your stay on the island. Nobody wants to think about the possibility that they may require assistance from the Emergency Services when they are away from home. But unfortunately sometimes this can’t be helped. Having the correct contact details will certainly help make sure that any unexpected situations are dealt with as quickly and as smoothly as possible. We suggest you add the following important Koh Phangan phone numbers to your mobile phone!

Dentist

Should you need an emergency appointment, or just a routine check up, you can contact the following dentist:

Dr Taeng Dental Home in Baan Tai. 077 377 778 / 083 969 0754
Koh Phangan Dental Clinic: 091 459 6353
The Teeth Dental Clinic: 098 710 6288
Clear Dent: 094 797 9289

Police

Tourist Police: Koh Phangan Tourist Police have a permanent office in Thongsala (077 377 114), next to the ferry pier and in Haad Rin. There is a temporary Police Office next to Tommy Resort. Police do often patrol the island at night in their vehicles and are there to help you if you need assistance. For more information, or to speak with an officer, call the Koh Phangan Tourist Police hotline on 1155 or emergency call 191.

Ambulance

Ambulance and Rescue: Operating 24/7, Koh Phangan Ambulance & Rescue provides emergency response and medical transport across the island. Trained teams handle accidents and medical emergencies, ensuring quick transfer to Koh Phangan Government Hospital or nearby facilities. Emergency Telephone: 1554

Clinics and Hospitals

Doctor Worawut Clinic: In the centre of Thongsala and is predominately used by the locals. There is an English speaking doctor and it’s a drop in clinic, so no appointment is needed. Telephone: 089 621 3013

First Western Hospital: Treatment for all emergency and medical cases from accidents to coughs and sneezes. 24 Hour ambulance, doctor and medical staff. Also X-Ray, CT, MRI, operating rooms and ICU. Multilingual European staff who are fluent in English, German and Dutch. As well as Thai. Dedicated insurance department who can make claims direct from your travel insurance for all admissions. That means in 90% of cases you do not have to pay upfront. Telephone: 077 377 474

Bangkok Samui Clinic: Baan Tai is one of the main accident and emergency centres on the island. It is a private clinic which tourists can use for any medical matter. Whether it’s an emergency or you need a routine appointment. There are doctors and nurses available to deal with any medical issues, emergencies or non-emergency matters. Telephone: 077 429 559

Koh Phangan Government Hospital: Located in Thongsala, Koh Phangan Government Hospital is the island’s main public healthcare center, offering 24-hour emergency care, general medicine, maternity, and dental services. The hospital has English-speaking staff and provides both local and visitor support, with more complex cases referred to hospitals on Koh Samui or the mainland. It also plays a key role in community health and preventive care programs. Telephone: 077 377 034

Doctor T Clinic: Doctor T is one of Koh Phangan’s most trusted private doctors, known for friendly, professional care and quick service. The clinic offers general medical treatment, injury care, vaccinations, and travel health services, with English-speaking staff available. Telephone: 077 377 519

Veterinary Clinics

PACS: Providing compassionate treatment and rescue care for stray animals only. Telephone: 089 875 7513

Phangan Veterinary Clinic: General vet services, vaccinations, and pet care. Telephone: 084 447 0944

Phangan Pet Care Clinic: Located between Makro and the school, offering full veterinary services and pet health advice. Telephone: 089 909 8171

Hospitals on Koh Samui

On the occasions when the medical services on Koh Phangan are not to accommodate your needs, it is possible to go over to neighbouring island, Koh Samui. Here there are some more advanced facilities.

Bangkok Hospital: Situated on the ring road in Chaweng, Koh Samui. Staff and doctors speak a good level of English and the standards are very high. They offer a wide range of services and expat residents are entitled to a discount for treatments. Telephone: +66 (0) 7742 9500

Bandon International Hospital: Based in the main town, Bophut. This hospital offers top class facilities with its own trauma centre and surgery. Telephone: +66 (0) 7724 5236

Samui International Hospital: One of the newest hospitals on the island. It is towards the northern end of Chaweng Beach Road. Offers excellent services for both inpatients and outpatients. You can receive cosmetic and dentistry treatment here too. Staff can speak English as well as some other languages. Telephone: +66 (0) 7723 0781/2

Samui Government Hospital: Offers both tourists and locals medical care. There may not be so many English speaking staff here and the services are not normally as high as the private hospitals. However any treatment is a lot cheaper. You can find this hospital in Nathon, close to the Immigration Offices. Telephone: +66 (0) 7742 1230

For general Koh Phangan health and safety, you can read more here and for beach safety information, click here.