Mental Health Support in Chiang Mai: Crisis and Psychiatry
In a crisis, call 1669 for a medical emergency. 1323 is a free, confidential line open 24 hours. Suanprung's psychiatric emergency department is open 24 hours. Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai's mental health clinic serves Monday to Sunday, 08.00 a.m. to 05.00 p.m..
In a crisis, call 1669. For a free, confidential talk, the 1323 line is open 24 hours. For a psychiatrist, Chiang Mai has a government psychiatric hospital, a university hospital room and a private hospital clinic. All three are below.
Call 1323 for a free, confidential consultation line open 24 hours. The home page does not state the staff language, so if you do not speak Thai, go to step 3 or call 1155 for translation help.
Go to an emergency room. Maharaj Nakorn’s emergency room is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai’s trauma and emergency center is open 24 hours on +66 (0)52 089 888 or 1719.
For a psychiatric emergency, Suanprung Psychiatric Hospital (โรงพยาบาลสวนปรุง) lists a psychiatric emergency department open 24 hours.
If a government hospital has no interpreter, the UK government says to contact the Tourist Assistance Centre via the Tourist Police on 1155.
People with mental health needs may be hospitalised and detained without consent. Examples are behaving in a threatening manner, or needing urgent treatment while unable to decide for themselves. In an emergency a police officer or doctor may take this step, but a court decides whether the power applies. If you are hospitalised and the British embassy is notified, it will try to contact you.
Which one first, if you are a foreigner
Acute risk now: an emergency room that is open 24 hours, or Suanprung’s psychiatric emergency department.
Planned psychiatry in English: Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai, which treats Thai and foreign individuals and serves seven days a week.
Lower outpatient cost: a government facility such as Suanprung or Maharaj Nakorn, with the language limits noted below.
Quick picks
Free talk, any hour: the 1323 line.
Psychiatric emergency, any hour: Suanprung.
Weekday psychiatric clinic, university hospital: Maharaj Nakorn psychiatric room 24.
Suanprung Psychiatric Hospital — government psychiatric hospital
Suanprung is a public psychiatric hospital under the Department of Mental Health. Its address is 131 Chang Lo Road, Hai Ya, Mueang, Chiang Mai 50100, and its main number is +66 53 90 8500.
Psychiatric emergencies at any hour: the psychiatric emergency department serves 24 hours.
Weekday outpatient visits: the outpatient department serves on official working days from 7.30 to 16.00, with history files opened until 15.00.
Saturday visits: a special out-of-hours clinic (SMC) runs on Saturday from 8.00 to 16.00.
Skip if
You need a guaranteed English-speaking clinician. The UK list gives “Some” English-speaking staff. The Australian DFAT list gives English and Thai.
You expect to walk in for a bed. Admission to public mental health institutions usually needs a police referral or a doctor’s recommendation, and places are very limited.
Practical. Outpatient steps start with a queue number from the kiosk by the inner OPD door. For outpatient questions call 0 5390 8500 ext. 60317 or 60323. Outside working hours, the emergency room extension listed for the Home Ward service is ext. 60337.
Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital — psychiatric room 24
Maharaj Nakorn is the Chiang Mai University hospital at 110 Inthawarorot Road. Its psychiatric examination room 24 is on the 2nd floor of the Tawan Kangwanphong Building.
The Trauma Center side of Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital.
Good for
A weekday psychiatric clinic: the timetable lists a psychiatric clinic on weekday mornings from 08.00 to 12.00. The room serves people aged 18 and over, including alcohol, tobacco and substance use treatment.
Methadone treatment: a methadone clinic is also available.
Skip if
You need a weekend appointment. The room is open Monday to Friday, public holidays excepted.
You need English support. Most government hospitals tend not to be equipped for foreign nationals, mainly because of language.
Practical. Call 053-935-755. Maharaj Nakorn’s emergency room is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital 110 Intrawarorot Rd, Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand · Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
The Psychiatry Department treats mental health and psychiatric issues for Thai and foreign individuals, from children and adolescents to the elderly. Its team is psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, specialized nurses and counselors.
The lobby at Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai.
Good for
Anxiety, depression and mood problems: the clinic offers outpatient services for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, substance abuse, behavioral addictions and eating disorders.
Seven-day access: service hours are Monday to Sunday, 08.00 a.m. to 05.00 p.m..
Privacy: psychiatry clinic information is kept confidential, shared only with consent, in emergencies or as required by law.
Skip if
Cost matters. Packages start at THB 26,000 for 1 day. Other fees are charged separately.
You need a bed outside the package terms. Inpatient treatment is available for withdrawal symptoms after stopping drug and substance use and for psychiatric patients with co-existing medical conditions. The package offers inpatient care to adults a hospital psychiatrist has assessed as needing it. A psychiatric assessment decides admission.
Practical. The clinic’s numbers are +66 (0)52 089 865 and 1719. The package numbers are +66 52 089 865 and +66 52 059 883, and admission is subject to psychiatric assessment and hospital terms.
Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai 88/8-9 Lampang - Chiang Mai Superhighway, Tambon Nong Pa Khrang, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand · Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
You may make an appointment with a psychologist or psychiatrist in private practice, and doctors in most hospitals should be able to recommend one.
Know who you are booking. Psychiatrists are medical doctors and can prescribe medication; psychologists and counsellors cannot. Counsellors do not diagnose severe mental illness or prescribe medication. One Chiang Mai counselling practice charges THB 2,675 for 60 minutes and THB 3,745 for 90 minutes.
A stay at a private psychiatric hospital can be expensive. Inpatient costs at a government facility can also be high for a foreigner without insurance. A deposit or payment guarantee is essential before admission.
Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai’s inpatient package rates are below.
Package
Price
1-day inpatient
THB 26,000
3-day inpatient
THB 71,000
7-day inpatient
THB 149,000
The rate includes inpatient room charges, nursing services, hospital service fees, meals and group therapy activities. It is for adults aged 18 and above assessed by a hospital psychiatrist. The package rates are valid from 1 September 2026 to 31 December 2026, so request a new quote for a later admission.
If you take psychiatric medicine, the Thai FDA allows psychotropic medicines up to a 30-day supply when you carry a certificate or prescription from the prescribing physician. A longer course of 31 to 90 days needs an FDA permit (Form IC-2), obtained at least 15 days before you travel to Thailand.
Not confirmed: Whether the 1323 line has English-speaking staff; if not, go to a hospital. What Suanprung and Maharaj Nakorn charge foreign patients. Whether your insurance pays for psychiatric care; ask your insurer before admission.
Is there a free mental health hotline in Thailand?
1323 is a free, confidential consultation line open 24 hours. For a medical emergency, 1669 is the number to call.
Which Chiang Mai hospitals have a psychiatric emergency service?
Suanprung Psychiatric Hospital's psychiatric emergency department serves 24 hours. Maharaj Nakorn's emergency room and Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai's trauma and emergency center are also open 24 hours.
Do I need a referral to see a psychiatrist?
Suanprung's outpatient steps start with taking a queue number at the kiosk by the inner OPD door. The UK government says admission to public mental health institutions usually needs a police referral or a doctor's recommendation.
How much does a psychiatric hospital stay cost?
Inpatient packages at Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai cost THB 26,000 for 1 day, THB 71,000 for 3 days and THB 149,000 for 7 days. Other fees are charged separately.
Do I pay a deposit?
The UK government says a stay at a private psychiatric hospital can be expensive and a deposit or payment guarantee is essential before admission.
What are the limits on bringing psychiatric medicine to Thailand?
The Thai FDA allows a supply of up to 30 days with a certificate or prescription from the prescribing physician. A permit (Form IC-2) is required for 31 to 90 days, requested at least 15 days before travel.
Will my treatment stay confidential?
Psychiatry clinic information at Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai is kept confidential and shared only with the patient's consent, in emergencies or as required by law.
What if nobody at a government hospital speaks English?
The UK government says to contact the Tourist Assistance Centre via the Tourist Police on 1155 for help with translation.
General information checked against the sources listed above, not legal advice for your situation. Rules and office practice change; confirm with the immigration office or a licensed adviser before you act. See how guides are checked.
