What should you do when a death occurs?
If someone dies, what's the first thing you should do?
At the moment, you're probably thinking "I wouldn't know what to do". Strangely enough, the first instinct most people have is to call the family doctor, and as it happens, this is the first thing to do if the death occurs at home.
If the death is confirmed, the police in Thailand will need to be involved as well. Accidental deaths or deaths in a home or a hotel require a police report. The police will first investigate the scene together with the forensic team to determine the cause of death.
If the person passed away in a hospital, a death certificate will be issued by a doctor of that hospital and the Thai police will file a report.
When you are ready, you will need to call us. You shouldn't worry about what time you call, because we are available 24 hours every day of the year. We can then liaise with all parties, including the embassy, as required, to fulfil all your wishes for a funeral and/or repatriation.