Steps to take immediately after a traffic accident.
Without insurance, hospital costs can be very high. Always buy travel insurance in advance.
Steps
- 1Do not move the injured if seriously hurt
- 2Call 1669 for an ambulance
- 3Photograph the scene, vehicles, license plates
- 4Get the other party's info (name, phone, plate, insurance)
- 5Call your insurance company
- 6Call police 191 and wait for the report
- 7Visit hospital for checkup even if you feel fine
Tips
- Key Thai phrase: "ช่วยด้วย" (Chuay duay — Help!)
- "เรียกรถพยาบาล" (Riak rot payaban — Call ambulance)
- "เจ็บ" (Jep — Hurt/pain)
- "โรงพยาบาล" (Rong payaban — Hospital)
- Keep all medical receipts for insurance claims