Crime Thai Tourist Police use AI to Track Down Over 170 Suspects and Screen High-Risk Individuals

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Picture courtesy of Matichon

 

In a major security upgrade, Thailand's Tourist Police have successfully utilised artificial intelligence (AI) technology to apprehend over 170 wanted individuals and screen high-risk groups.

 

This initiative aligns with governmental efforts to bolster the tourism industry through enhanced safety measures.

 

On 15th May, Lieutenant General Saksira Phuakarm, Commander of the Tourist Police, detailed the operation under Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s policy to promote tourism and Minister of Tourism and Sports, Sarawong Thienthong’s focus on security within the sector.

 

National Police Chief, General Kittirath Phanphet, announced the establishment of the Tourist Safety Operation Center (TSOC) to ensure tourist safety. The collaboration led to a 12.58% decrease in criminal cases involving foreign tourists from January to April 2024, compared to the same period in 2023.

 

The Tourist Police have integrated Social Listening technology to quickly respond to incidents reported on social media and dispel false information affecting the tourism image.

 

The application of AI further strengthens crime prevention and tourist protection efforts, with CCTV cameras employing AI for real-time monitoring and facial recognition against a central database of warrants. Since mid-July 2024, these measures have resulted in over 170 arrests.

 

In future plans, 10 operational vehicles equipped with AI cameras and SOS applications will be deployed at key tourist sites, offering immediate assistance and enhancing safety.

 

These vehicles will also serve as information points and reporting centres, aligning with the ongoing commitment to safe and sustainable tourism, under the motto "Your First Friend".

 

Additionally, from 15th to 22nd May, the Tourist Police will intensify crackdowns on unauthorised guides, low-quality tours, scams, and transnational crimes as part of the nationwide crime prevention strategy.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Matichon 2025-05-15

 

 

[Joe32]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

In future plans, 10 operational vehicles equipped with AI cameras and SOS applications will be deployed at key tourist sites, offering immediate assistance and enhancing safety.

 

Does this make it look more or less safe though? If I were a tourist, I'd rather think, why are the police here? What happened? Is it so unsafe here? Not sure if it would do the trick....

 

1 hour ago, webfact said:

The Tourist Police have integrated Social Listening technology to quickly respond to incidents reported on social media and dispel false information affecting the tourism image.

 

Will this comment now be deleted?