Before travelling abroad, Thai tourists urged to use Thai Consular app
The Thai Consular app helps Thai travellers register overseas trips, receive emergency alerts, find embassies and request assistance abroad.
Thai travellers are being urged to prepare for emergencies before heading overseas by downloading Thai Consular, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ official mobile application for Thais travelling or living abroad.
The app is designed to help users receive emergency alerts, register overseas trips, find Thai embassies and consulates worldwide, and contact Thai authorities when urgent help is needed.
While overseas travel usually begins with planning flights, accommodation, food and transport, travellers are also advised to prepare for unexpected incidents, including natural disasters, unrest, accidents or document loss.
One of the app’s key functions is overseas travel registration. Travellers can submit their trip details before departure so Thai embassies or consulates in destination countries have basic information and can coordinate faster if an emergency occurs.
The app also provides real-time emergency alerts, including important news and safety updates in destination countries, such as natural disasters, unrest, airport closures or official travel warnings. This allows travellers to monitor developments and adjust their plans in time.
Another feature allows users to search for Thai embassies and consulates around the world, including addresses, phone numbers, email contacts and map locations, making it easier to seek help when needed.
For unexpected incidents such as lost passports, accidents, scams or other emergencies, Thai Consular helps users contact Thai agencies in the area more quickly, reducing the need to search for contact details on their own during a crisis.
The app also brings together useful pre-travel information for each country, including travel precautions, local laws, restrictions and consular guidance, helping travellers prepare more thoroughly before departure.
Although no traveller wants to face an emergency abroad, downloading the Thai Consular app and registering a trip before leaving Thailand is a simple step that can give both travellers and their families greater peace of mind — and improve the chances of receiving timely assistance from Thai authorities if needed.
