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Thailand Inmate Search & Prison Directory

Browse correctional facilities and prisons in Thailand. Find addresses, phone numbers, and official contacts for 3 facilities in this directory, plus emergency guidance for US citizens and families of detainees.

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About Thailand's Correctional System

Thailand's correctional system is managed by the Department of Corrections Thailand. For inmate searches, use the official contacts listed below or contact the facility directly using the phone numbers on this page. Where available, the facility listings below include addresses, inmate capacity, and descriptive information.

For US citizens detained in Thailand, contact US Embassy Thailand at +66 2 205 4000 immediately, or call the US State Department Citizens Emergency Center at 1-888-407-4747 from the US.

Key Thailand Prison Contacts

Agency / ContactLocationPhoneWebsite
Department of Corrections Thailand Thailand +66-2-953-1700 Visit Site
US Embassy Thailand Thailand +66 2 205 4000 Visit Site
US State Dept Emergency (from US) Washington DC 1-888-407-4747 Visit Site
Showing 3 facilities in Thailand
📍Nonthaburi Road, Nonthaburi, 11000
📞02/526-0111
👤8,000 Capacity
Thailand's main maximum-security prison for foreigners and long-term prisoners. Known as the Bangkok Hilton. Houses death row and life-sentence prisoners. Many foreign nationals convicted of drug offences are held here.
📍Ngamwongwan Road, Chatuchak, 10900
📞02/953-1700
👤15,000 Capacity
Thailand's largest prison complex. Located in north Bangkok. Houses pre-trial detainees and sentenced prisoners. Severely overcrowded. One of Asia's most overcrowded prisons.
📍Ratwithi Road, Chiang Mai, 50300
📞053/277-103
👤5,000 Capacity
Main prison in northern Thailand. Houses sentenced and remand prisoners from the northern provinces.

Thailand Prison FAQ

Browse the facility listings on this page to find the specific institution, then contact them directly using the phone number listed. For US citizens detained in Thailand, contact US Embassy Thailand at +66 2 205 4000 immediately.
Contact US Embassy Thailand at +66 2 205 4000 immediately, or call the US State Department Citizens Emergency Center at 1-888-407-4747 from the US. Consular officers can visit detained Americans, provide lists of local attorneys, and notify family members.
Visitation rules vary significantly by facility and security level in Thailand. You will typically need to be on an approved visitor list, present valid government-issued photo ID, and comply with the facility's dress code. Contact the specific facility directly using the phone number listed on this page to confirm current visitation hours and requirements.
Contact Lawyers Council of Thailand for referrals to qualified criminal defense attorneys in Thailand. The US Embassy can also provide a list of local attorneys. You can also find a criminal lawyer through our directory.
Each Thailand facility has its own approved methods for receiving inmate funds. Contact the facility directly using the phone numbers listed on this page for current accepted payment methods, deposit limits, and procedures.

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