Security Cameras CCTV
Bangkok has a comprehensive network of CCTV cameras aimed at boosting public safety. Here's what you need to know.
Security Cameras (CCTV)
Bangkok has a comprehensive network of CCTV cameras aimed at boosting public safety. Here's what you need to know.
Number of Cameras: Over 62,000 CCTV cameras are installed across Bangkok’s 50 districts. (SecurityWorldMarket.com)
Locations: You’ll find them at intersections, public transportation hubs, important landmarks, and even some residential areas.
Purpose: Their primary goals are to deter crime, improve traffic management, and aid investigations after incidents.
Public Access to Footage
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) allows access to footage for legitimate purposes. You’ll need to file a police report about the incident that happened where the camera is located. (Nation Thailand) Footage requests can be submitted online or at designated BMA CCTV centers. (cctv.bangkok.go.th)
Things to Consider
Not all cameras may be functional at all times. The quality of footage can vary depending on the camera and lighting conditions. There might be privacy restrictions on footage, especially in private areas. Overall, Bangkok’s CCTV camera network contributes to a sense of security in the city. If you’re involved in an incident, understanding the process for obtaining footage can be helpful.
BMA. installs CCTV to increase safety at travel connections. Equipped with technology to detect suspicious people and objects.
The BMA has installed CCTV cameras throughout the city to boost public safety and help in reporting and investigating crimes and traffic incidents.
CCTV in
BANGKOK
People can now request Bangkok CCTV footage online or at 7 Service Centers.
To request footage, applicants must first file a report at the police station that commands the area where the incident occurred. Then, attach the report and a copy of the applicant’s ID card with the request form. If a proxy files the application, a letter of proxy and a copy of the proxy’s ID card are also needed.
Applicant a can then submit the documents in person at any of the BMA’s CCTV centers located in 7 Service Centers.
- City Hall (Sao Chingcha) Tel. 0 2224 2987 and 0 2225 6972
Open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM - Bang Bon Tel. 0 22405 2893 – 4
- Bang Phlat Tel. 0 2424 3200 – 1
- Bang Khen Tel. 0 2521 1975 – 6
- Phra Khanong Tel. 0 2331 0631 – 2
- Min Buri Tel. 0 2171 4235 – 6
- Ratchathewi Tel. 0 2354 6179 – 80
Open daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Those who submit applications at a CCTV centre must collect the footage at the centre when it is ready.
Alternatively, applications and documents can be submitted digitally at the website cctv.bangkok or via the Line app account @CCTVBANGKOK. For these applications, BMA will provide a digital file of the footage within 24 hours. People to submit their application as soon as possible after the incident, as older footage may be overwritten by new recordings.
Emergency call
In case of emergency, the following phone numbers will be your lifesavers! So save the numbers below right away to ensure your safety. If you need help, dial the following useful numbers immediately.
Tourist Police: 1155
Medical Emergency: 1669
Emergency Report: 191
Fire & Rescue: 199
Missing Person Report: 1300
Immigration: 1178
Embassy
Argentina
0 2259 0401
0 2259 9198
Email: [email protected]
Australia
0 2344 6300
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.thailand.embassy.gov.au
Austria
0 2105 6700-09
Azerbaijan
0 2016 2830
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Bahrain
0 2266 6565
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Bangladesh
0 2390 5107-8
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bdembassybangkok.org
Belgium
0 2108 1800
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Website: http://www.diplomatie.be/bangkok
Bhutan
0 2274 4740-2
Email: [email protected]
Brazil
0 2679 8567-8
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://bangkok.itamaraty.gov.br
Brunei Darussalam
0 2714 7395-9
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Cambodia
0 2957 5851-2
Email: [email protected]
Canada
0 2646 4300
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.thailand.gc.ca
http://www.thailande.gc.ca
Chile
0 2260 0045-8
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://chile.gob.cl/tailandia
China
0 2245 0088
Colombia
0 2168 8715
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://tailandia.embajada.gov.co/
Cuba
0 2665 2803
0 2661 6563
Email: [email protected]
Website: embacuba.cubaminrex.cu/tailandiaing
Czech Republic
0 2250 9223-4
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.mzv.cz/bangkok
Denmark
0 2343 1100
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.thailand.um.dk
Egypt
0 2726 9831-3
Email: [email protected]
Finland
0 2207 8700
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.finlandabroad.fi
http://www.facebook.com/FinnishEmbassyBangkok
France
0 2657 5100
Website: https://th.ambafrance.org
Germany
0 2287 9000
Website: http://www.bangkok.diplo.de
Greece
0 2667 0090-2
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mfa.gr/bangkok
Guatemala
0 2627 9545
Email: [email protected]
Holy See
0 2212 5853-4
Email: [email protected]
Hungary
0 2118 9600
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://bangkok.mfa.gov.hu
India
0 2258 0300-6
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.indianembassy.in.th
Indonesia
0 2252 3135-40
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.kemlu.go.id/bangkok
Iran
0 2390 0871-3
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://thailand.mfa.gov.ir/en
Ireland
02 016 1360
Email: [email protected]
Website: dfa.ie/irish-embassy/thailand
Israel
0 2204 9200
Email: [email protected]
Website: embassies.gov.il/Bangkok
Italy
0 2250 4970
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ambbangkok.esteri.it
Japan
0 2696 3000
0 2207 8500
Website: http://www.th.emb-japan.go.jp
Kazakhstan
0 2254 3043-5
Email: [email protected]
Kenya
0 2712 5721
0 2185 3683
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
Website: www.kenyaembassy.or.th
Kuwait
0 2636 6600
0 2636 7461-3
Email: [email protected]
Laos
0 2539 4018
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.laoembassybangkok.gov.la
Libya
0 2002 4015
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
Luxembourg
0 2677 7360
Email: [email protected]
Malaysia
0 2340 5720
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.kln.gov.my/web/tha_bangkok/home
Maldives
0 2234 6489
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://th.mdvmission.gov.mv
Mexico
0 2006 0734
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/tailandia/
Mongolia
0 2168 8599
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bangkok.embassy.mn
Morocco
0 2679 5604-6
Email: [email protected]
Myanmar
0 2233 2237
0 2234 4698
Email: [email protected]
Nepal
0 2391 7240
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
Website: www.th.nepalembassy.gov.np
Netherlands
0 2309 5200
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/countries/thailand
New Zealand
0 2254 2530
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.nzembassy.com/thailand
Nigeria
02 391 0833-35
Email: [email protected]
Norway
0 2204 6500
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.emb-norway.or.th
Oman
0 2639 9380-2
Email: [email protected]
Order of Malta
0 2077 7657
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.orderofmalta.int
Pakistan
0 2253 0288-9
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
Panama
0 2679 7988
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
Website: http://panathai.com
Peru
0 2260 6243
0 2260 6245
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.peruthai.or.th
Philippines
0 2259 0139-40
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.bangkokpe.dfa.gov.ph
Poland
0 2079 7300
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.gov.pl/web/thailand
Portugal
0 2234 2123
083 087 2783
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.banguecoque.embaixadaportugal.mne.pt/en/
Qatar
0 2660 1111
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://bangkok.embassy.qa
Republic of Korea
0 2247 7537-39
Email: [email protected]
Republic of Kosovo
0 2381 2134
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://mfa-ks.net/en/
Romania
0 2240 2522
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://bangkok.mae.ro
Russia
0 2234 9824
0 2268 1169
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.thailand.mid.ru
Saudi Arabia
0 2639 2999
0 2639 2960-3
Singapore
0 2348 6700
Email: [email protected]
Slovakia
0 2677 3445-6
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mzv.sk/bangkok
South Africa
0 2092 2900
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.https://dirco1.azurewebsites.net/bangkok
Spain
0 2661 8285-7
Email: [email protected]
Email (Visa): [email protected]
Website: http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/Bangkok
Sri Lanka
0 2261 1938
06 657 299
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.slembbkk.com
Sweden
0 2263 7200
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.swedenabroad.com/bangkok
Switzerland
0 2674 6900
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.eda.admin.ch/bangkok
Timor-Leste
0 2654 7501-2
Email: [email protected]
Turkey
0 2355 5486-89
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://bangkok.emb.mfa.gov.tr
Ukraine
0 2685 3216
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://thailand.mfa.gov.ua
United Arab Emirates
0 2402 4000
Email: [email protected]
United Kingdom
0 2305 8333
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/britishembassy-bangkok
United States of America
0 2205 4000
Uzbekistan
0 2675 3995-96
Email: [email protected]
th.uzconsulate.mfa.uz
Website: http://bangkok.mfa.uz
Vietnam
0 2251 5838
0 2251 7202
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://vnembassybangkok.mofa.gov.vn