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Thailand Launches Tourist Police App to Aid Visitors


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The Tourism Police Division of Thailand, in collaboration with the tourism sector, has launched the "Thailand Tourist Police Application" to enhance visitor safety during the high season.

 

On 17th December, at Suvarnabhumi, the Tourist Police Headquarters, Police Lieutenant General Sak Seera chaired a meeting with over 50 representatives from relevant agencies, including the Department of Tourism, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, and other tourism associations. The aim was to prepare for the influx of tourists expected in the coming months.


The newly launched app allows tourists to contact the tourist police, report emergencies, and share their location online for immediate assistance, thereby ensuring greater security and peace of mind.

 

This initiative aligns with government policies to enhance safety, satisfaction, and revenue within the tourism industry, providing both domestic and international tourists with a secure and enjoyable experience in Thailand during the busy season, reported Daily News.

 

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2 hours ago, webfact said:

This initiative aligns with government policies to enhance safety, satisfaction, and revenue within the tourism industry, providing both domestic and international tourists with a secure and enjoyable experience in Thailand during the busy season, reported Daily News.

 

Can we post pictures and videos of criminal Thai driving behavior that threatens us while touring the country? Or are emergencies only after they actually hit us in a Zebra crossing, or when Somchai drives his taxi/bus/tuk-tuk/etc. off the road while consuming meth, and kills or injures half his fare paying customers? If they really want to "enhance safety", then go after the biggest safety issues encountered by tourists, the Thai driving public.

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Tourist police are only a little better than the local police. the difference is their hands are tied when dealing with a crime unless they get the local police involved also. I know for sure I would not download any app for any agency or force in Thailand. The apps as well as call centers seem to be more cause for problems than they are at helping people. I seriously think this app is a waste of time. I can foresee it on posters as you enter Thailand to download it and think most would not. 

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4 hours ago, Gaccha said:

 

I've had a Tourist Police App on my phone for well over a year. It does all the functions they describe above. It's called the "Tourist Police i lert u".

 

There is also a separate but functionally identical general police app. I've had that one for around 5 years. 

 

If you have a problem. You take a photo, upload it to the App. They read the message, see the photo, know your location, and respond. Handy for accidents and disturbance. 

 

The problem for many AseanForum members is many of them are the problem, and are the disturbance. So they should refrain from using this App.

 

This may have been Smart Police 1.0

Now I think we are upto Smart Police 2.0

Same same but different.

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