Organizations assisting refugees and asylum seekers

ATTENTION! The following information is meant for people who are registered with Thailand UNHCR and have a valid UNHCR card:

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UNHCR in Thailand works in collaboration and partnership with independent non-governmental and non-profit organisations that offer services and support to asylum seekers and refugees in different areas, such as:

  • Health,
  • Education
  • Legal assistance

ATTENTION! The organisations below are independent and separate organizations from UNHCR. Whether or not they can support your case will be their decision according to their rules and policies. Please follow their guidance and recommendations if you want to seek their help.

Tzu Chi Foundation

Tzu Chi Foundation provides medical services and support. Tzu Chi Foundation will attend to any cases with a valid UNHCR card or proof of request for registration with UNHCR Thailand.

Reception (Make appointments and follow-ups):  094-313-7447 Monday – Friday: 08:30- 17:30, closed on weekends and public holidays

Weekend Free Clinic hours (get free medical assistance):  Saturday and Sunday, 9:30-15:30.  Patients are encouraged to register.  Walk-in appointments may not be available if the clinic day is already full.

Call centre094-313-7447 (Monday-Friday: 8:30-17:30), closed on weekends and public holidays

Line official: @tzuchifreeclinic (for Announcement & News only, Tzu Chi will not respond to or acknowledge any messages sent through LINE

Address: 316 Chaloem Phrakiat Rama IX, Prawet Soi 32-34, Bangkok 10250 (in front of Suan Luang Rama IX Park)

Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS)

Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Thailand provides very limited assistance in the following areas: emergency financial support (accommodation, food, or transportation), individual or group counselling, community support activities, non-formal education for youth and vocational training for adults.

JRS Urban Education Project  (UEP)

Telephone: 0643248478

LINE ID: jrs-uep

Opening hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 to 17:00 hrs

JRS Urban Refugee Program (URP)

Phone: 084-427-4136

LINE official: @jrsurp

Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 to 15:00 hrs

Visiting address: Jesuit Refugee Service Asia-Pacific, 43 Soi Rachwithi 12, Victory Monument, Phayathai, Bangkok 10400, Thailand

ATTENTION! Appointment needed! No walk-in!

Please make an appointment before visiting JRS. Walk-in visits are not accepted, and only visitors with a confirmed appointment will be allowed to enter the JRS compound.

Asylum Access Thailand (AAT)

AAT offers legal counselling and support.

Telephone: 094-498-2500.  (As of 10 Feb 2025, the previous AAT number 097-001-3043 is not in service)

Emergency issues only (e.g. arrest): 081 631 9760. Please note: If the issue is not an emergency, you will be advised to call the general phone numbers above.

Address:  1111/136 Ban Klang Muang, Ladphrao Rd. Chankasem, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900 (see map below)

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday from 9 AM-5 PM.

Please note: AAT does not offer walk-in service. Please call or e-mail to make an appointment.

Center for Asylum Protection (CAP)

CAP offers legal counselling and support and may represent asylum-seekers with their asylum applications.

Telephone: 02-662-8510

Line: @capth

Opening Hours: The office is open five days a week, Mon-Fri, from 9:00-17:00, except on official holidays. Please note that CAP does not offer a walk-in service. Please call or email to make an appointment.

Peace Rights Foundation (PRF)

PRF offers legal support on:  Bail Process and Detention, National Screening Mechanism, Civil Registration, other protection matters.

Telephone (during working hours, 9:00-17:00, Monday-Friday and for afterhours emergencies): 061-020-2280

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Opening Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM