Updated October 18, 2026
National emergency numbers
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Police | 1191 |
| Ambulance | 1195 |
| Fire | 1190 |
(Numbers are sample data — please verify before you travel.) Operators may speak only Lao, so ask your hotel, guesthouse or a local to call for you.
In Pakse
- Champasak Provincial Hospital — the main hospital, with emergency care.
- Pakse police station (town centre) — report loss, theft or accidents and ask for a police report for your insurer.
- Pakse Tourist Information Centre — advice and basic help.
- All locations are shown on this site's map.
Outside town
- Bolaven Plateau: Paksong District Hospital gives first aid; serious cases go to Pakse (about 1 hour).
- Champasak / Wat Phou: Champasak District Hospital.
- Si Phan Don: Khong District Hospital (Don Khong); serious cases go to Pakse (about 2.5–3 hours).
- Very serious cases may be referred to Ubon Ratchathani via the Vang Tao border — keep your passport with you.
Embassies
Most embassies are in the capital, and a few countries have consulates in Pakse (e.g. Thailand and Vietnam — please verify). Save your embassy's number before you travel.
Tips
- Save your accommodation's address in Lao on your phone.
- Keep photos of your passport, visa and insurance policy.
- Use the Lao phrases in the Phrasebook, e.g. "ຊ່ວຍແດ່!" (Help!).
Information is sample data — please verify phone numbers and addresses before relying on them.