Do not let go of personal things. In bars and restaurants do not leave bags on the backs of the seats. If you are threatened with physical force, give things away. Try to remember the signs of the attacker and his vehicle.

In case of loss of things, contact the Thai police. The police phone is 191 or 123. The telephone number of the tourist police is 1155.

If you have stolen a passport, contact the Russian Embassy:

  1. To the Consular Section in Bangkok - phone 02-234-2012.
  2. To the Honorary Consul in Pattaya (Chonburi Province, Rayong) - phone 03-825-042 additional 2888.
  3. To the Honorary Consul in Phuket (Phuket Province, Krabi, Phang-Nga) - phone 07-628-4767.

To issue a "Certificate of Return to the Russian Federation" you will be asked to present two passport-size photographs (take with you from Russia), a police protocol on the loss of your passport, an identity card confirming Russian citizenship. The certificate is issued free of charge, valid for 15 days, upon arrival in Russia is subject to delivery to the local department of the Federal Migration Service within a 3-day period.

Natalia Dorovskaya