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Lost Wallet in Chiang Mai — Emergency Guide

Block cards, police report — Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Last Updated: 2026-06-18

Emergency
1155
Estimated Processing Time
Card block immediate
Estimated Costs
Police free

Tourist Police

1155

📌 Sources and verification

Compiled from local authorities and the Korean mission. Call ahead to reconfirm hours and procedures.

💬Review highlights

  • “Bangkok BTS lost & found — wallet returned in 2 days. Cards blocked but cash recovered.”

    — Naver Bangkok reviews

  • “Songkran pickpocket — 1155 report, receipt, insurance claim.”

    — Reddit r/ThailandTourism

  • “Left wallet in Grab — driver turned in to lost & found. Contact via Grab chat first.”

    — Naver Thailand taxi reviews

Response Timeline

⏱Lost wallet timeline

Immediately

Block all cards — international transactions OFF

24hr golden window

1–2 hours

치앙마이 관광경찰 — police report

List cards and cash amount

2–4 weeks

Insurance claim if covered

Do This Right Now

Golden window

Block cards immediately upon discovery.

1

Block cards via app

Turn off international payments immediately

2

Call bank hotline

Number on back of card — 24/7

3

Police report

치앙마이 관광경찰 — Stolen vs Lost for insurance

4

List lost items

Cards, cash amount, IDs

5

Emergency cash

Travel companion, hotel, wire transfer

🗣 What to say (Thai)

ต้องการใบแจ้งความเพื่อใช้กับประกันการเดินทาง

How to pronounce (romanized)

Tong gaan bai jaang gaan phuea chai kap bprakan gaan doen taang (I need a police report for travel insurance).

Show a translation app, or read slowly using the romanization above.

Required Documents

Police reportRequired for insurance

Costs

ItemCost
PoliceFree

Police

치앙마이 관광경찰

Address:
Chiang Mai Old City
Phone:
1155
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Mission

Embassy of Korea in Bangkok

Address:
1777 New Petchburi Rd, Bangkok
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FAQ

Cash only?▼

Insurance may require report if cash loss is covered.

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