In Vientiane province, the police can be reached at the emergency number 212520 (Immigration Office) or 212248, 212251, 212769 (National Tourism Authority of Lao P.D.R.).

In case of a medical emergency the following institutions may be able to assist. They all operate up-to-date medical clinics.

International Medical clinic
Fa Ngum Road (next to Mahosot Hospital)
Tel: 214018, 214022, 214025

Sethathilath Hospital
Nongbone Road
Tel: 412783

Friendship Hospital (150 beds)
Pholthong Road
Tel: 413302, 413303-6

Australian Embassy Clinic
J. Nehro St. (near the Australian Embassy)
Tel: 020 511061, 020 511462, 413603

Swedish Clinic
Sok Pa Luang Road (Close to the Swedish Embassy)
Tel: 315015

International Phone

Most hotels in Vientiane offer international phone services. Otherwise travelers can make international calls at the central telephone office on Setthathirat Road near Nam Phu circle. The office is open from 8 a.m. till 10 p.m. every day. Fax and telex services are also available.

When calling Laos from overseas, the country code is 856. In Thailand, where calls to Laos are rated as local ones, the international access code is 007. Country Code-856.