Tourist Police I Lert U

Name: Tourist Police I Lert U
Brand: Tourist Police I Lert U

Up to date as of October 13, 2026

Tourist Police I Lert U is the free official app of the Thai Tourist Police that lets foreign visitors request help in their language, share their GPS location and send a photo to the 1155 centre.

What it helps with

Calling the police without speaking ThaiThe help button alerts the 1155 Tourist Police centre, which calls you back and sends officers; English, Chinese, Japanese and Russian are supported.
Explaining where you are in an emergencyThe app shares your GPS location with responders, so you do not need to describe the address.
Reporting a scam, theft or accidentYou can attach a photo of the situation to the help request, which is passed to the tourist police.

About Tourist Police I Lert U

The app was launched in 2022 by the Tourist Police under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports and is available for iOS and Android. Pressing the help button alerts the 1155 Emergency Notification Centre, whose staff call the number the user provided and send officers to the GPS location. Users can upload a photo of the situation with the request. Contact is available in English, Chinese, Japanese and Russian.

Key Features

Help button: One tap sends an alert to the 1155 Tourist Police centre.
GPS location: Responders see where the phone is.
Photo upload: A picture of the incident can be attached.
Foreign languages: English, Chinese, Japanese and Russian are supported.

How to Get Started

Install Tourist Police I Lert U from the App Store or Google Play.
Enter your name and a phone number that works in Thailand.
Allow location access for the app.
In an emergency, press the help button, add a photo if possible and wait for the call back.

Before you use it

Sign-up: Enter a phone number that works in Thailand: after an alert, the 1155 centre calls this number before sending officers.
Good to know: Hotline 1155 can also be called directly at any time; it is run by the Tourist Police under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.
Limits: The app needs mobile data and location access to send your GPS position; install and test it on arrival.

Foreign card OK

English available

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Tourist Police I Lert U work with a foreign bank card in Thailand?: Yes — Tourist Police I Lert U accepts foreign-issued cards in Thailand.
Is Tourist Police I Lert U available in English?: Yes, Tourist Police I Lert U has an English-language interface.
Do I need a local phone number to use Tourist Police I Lert U?: No, an international phone number generally works for Tourist Police I Lert U.
Do I need local ID or residency for Tourist Police I Lert U?: No, Tourist Police I Lert U doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
Where can I use Tourist Police I Lert U?: iOS · Android
How much does Tourist Police I Lert U cost?: Free app; the 1155 tourist police hotline is free to call