On 9/28/2025 at 2:50 AM, Georgealbert said:

Authorities have also ordered a statistical review of tourist-related crimes. The findings will be used to designate official safe zones across Thailand, with results made public to strengthen visitor confidence (...)

 

Wonder, if scams will be part of their findings... 🧐 

22 minutes ago, cookie1974 said:

AI probably has more intelligence than TAT, but that is no way a major achievement, the lack of brain cells in the powers that be, is truly astounding, one minute they are freezing peoples bank accounts due to the huge amount of Chinese criminals laundering money, next minute they are bending over backwards to welcome them in 🤣🤣🤣

I'm sorry to say this but the real advanced AI models have more intelligence than anyone including experts in many areas. Many experts have a linear knowledge and experience in one area, AI can draw conclusions from different and conflicting lines of knowledge. I'm afraid and worried that AI will eventually take over all professions. 

On 9/28/2025 at 6:55 AM, captain_shane said:

Easier to come up with this non-sense then it is to come up with a real vision for the future. What does thailand even want? Do they want rich people, backpackers, digital nomads (...)

 

Turns out, mostly 1. Chinese, 2. more Chinese..., but Chinese don't like Thailand as much as they used to...

Will this AI be able to track and catch Chinese criminals?

1 minute ago, StayinThailand2much said:

 

Turns out, mostly 1. Chinese, 2. more Chinese..., but Chinese don't like Thailand as much as they used to...

Since a famous Chinese actor was kidnapped at Survanabhumi airport and brought to the Myanmar border and forced to work as a slave in a scam center. His family eventually was able to bail him out and since then he's been all over social media and TV explaining his ordeal. 

   Why wouldn't the emergency number be available year-round, not just high season?  Ludicrous--and a mockery of supposedly being safety conscious.  I'll be surprised if I see any of the 274 police actually in the street.  The only police I ever regularly see in Pattaya are by the crosswalk by Central Festval, beachside. 

2 minutes ago, Shocked farang said:

Since a famous Chinese actor was kidnapped at Survanabhumi airport and brought to the Myanmar border and forced to work as a slave in a scam center. His family eventually was able to bail him out and since then he's been all over social media and TV explaining his ordeal. 

 

Seems they feel safer in Vietnam, Japan, and Malaysia these days... 😆 

Thailand - the hub of announcements . 

I feel safer already and I’m not even Chinese.

On 9/28/2025 at 3:20 AM, Georgealbert said:

 

Pictures courtesy of The Thaiger.

 

Thailand has launched a nationwide security initiative using advanced technology to enhance tourist safety and draw two million Chinese visitors in the coming months. The move comes as the High Season approaches, with authorities aiming to restore Chinese arrivals to pre-pandemic levels while addressing growing safety concerns.

 

The initiative was announced during an inter-agency meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Captain Thammanat Prompao at the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. Tourism and Sports Minister Atthakorn Sirilatthayakorn confirmed his ministry’s full support for the measures, emphasising that while Thai-Chinese relations remain important, public safety will remain the top priority.

 

A central feature of the plan is the introduction of an artificial intelligence system known as AI Detect, developed for the Tourist Police. This facial-recognition tool will scan crowded tourist areas and cross-reference individuals with national arrest warrants. Officers have been instructed to use the system to monitor high-risk individuals or those displaying suspicious behaviour.

 

To support visitors, the Tourist Police are expanding frontline services. The 1155 Emergency Hotline will be operational around the clock throughout the High Season. In addition, the Thailand Tourist Police app has been launched in eight languages, including Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean and Russian, enabling tourists to report incidents, request information or send emergency alerts directly to police centres.

 

Authorities have also ordered a statistical review of tourist-related crimes. The findings will be used to designate official safe zones across Thailand, with results made public to strengthen visitor confidence. These efforts will be coordinated by the Department of Tourism, Tourist Police Command, Tourist Assistance Centre and the Tourist Assistance Coordination Centre (TAC).

 

In total, 274 officers will be deployed across 79 key locations to manage increased tourism activity. Preparations will also support logistics for the upcoming SEA Games, scheduled during the High Season, when visitor numbers are expected to rise sharply.

 

With the combined use of AI technology, enhanced policing and improved tourist support services, Thailand aims to reassure international visitors and secure a strong return of Chinese tourists in the months ahead.

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• Thailand has launched AI Detect facial recognition to monitor safety in tourist hotspots.

• The Tourist Police hotline and app will provide round-the-clock multilingual support.

• 274 officers will be stationed at 79 locations to assist with tourism and SEA Games logistics.

 

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  Adapted by Asean Now from TheThaiger 2025-09-28

 

 

 

 

 

i dont think so,look up who is cambodias best suporter caompared with thailand

I think that depending on how it's implemented this AI may bring more security in identifying criminals through face recognition. In the case of the actor kidnapped at Survanabhumi, it would probably have detected the faces of the criminals involved. But trust once broken is difficult to rebuild, who knows when the Chinese public will trust Thailand enough to come back. 

22 hours ago, NoDisplayName said:

 

That's what I always look for when selecting a destination for my family holiday......"designated official safe zones."

 

 

Another well thought out plan. Have they realised that everywhere not designated as an official safe zone will be an UNSAFE zone?

6 minutes ago, Dr B said:

Another well thought out plan. Have they realised that everywhere not designated as an official safe zone will be an UNSAFE zone?

 

They stole our "Free Speech Zones"!

Does he know how to spell "tourism", does he know what "AI" stands for and can he possibly enlighten the police on the little nightly issue of the ladies of the third gender on Pattaya's beach road - latter not requiring a lot of knowledge but simple application of existing laws. Does he know how to spell "law" and "order"? 

If yes, then Thailand is its best hands ever since they call this country Thailand! Well done 

On 9/27/2025 at 1:20 PM, Georgealbert said:

A central feature of the plan is the introduction of an artificial intelligence system known as AI Detect, developed for the Tourist Police. This facial-recognition tool will scan crowded tourist areas and cross-reference individuals with national arrest warrants.

 

Just perfect for alleviating Chinese fears of being kidnapped and forced to work in jungle call centers far from any tourist areas.

 

Good thing the Thais have identified and issued national arrest warrants every Chinese gangster in Thailand so that AI will be able to find them as they hang out in crowded tourist areas.

 

 

On 9/28/2025 at 3:20 AM, Georgealbert said:

 

Pictures courtesy of The Thaiger.

 

Thailand has launched a nationwide security initiative using advanced technology to enhance tourist safety and draw two million Chinese visitors in the coming months. The move comes as the High Season approaches, with authorities aiming to restore Chinese arrivals to pre-pandemic levels while addressing growing safety concerns.

 

The initiative was announced during an inter-agency meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Captain Thammanat Prompao at the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. Tourism and Sports Minister Atthakorn Sirilatthayakorn confirmed his ministry’s full support for the measures, emphasising that while Thai-Chinese relations remain important, public safety will remain the top priority.

 

A central feature of the plan is the introduction of an artificial intelligence system known as AI Detect, developed for the Tourist Police. This facial-recognition tool will scan crowded tourist areas and cross-reference individuals with national arrest warrants. Officers have been instructed to use the system to monitor high-risk individuals or those displaying suspicious behaviour.

 

To support visitors, the Tourist Police are expanding frontline services. The 1155 Emergency Hotline will be operational around the clock throughout the High Season. In addition, the Thailand Tourist Police app has been launched in eight languages, including Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean and Russian, enabling tourists to report incidents, request information or send emergency alerts directly to police centres.

 

Authorities have also ordered a statistical review of tourist-related crimes. The findings will be used to designate official safe zones across Thailand, with results made public to strengthen visitor confidence. These efforts will be coordinated by the Department of Tourism, Tourist Police Command, Tourist Assistance Centre and the Tourist Assistance Coordination Centre (TAC).

 

In total, 274 officers will be deployed across 79 key locations to manage increased tourism activity. Preparations will also support logistics for the upcoming SEA Games, scheduled during the High Season, when visitor numbers are expected to rise sharply.

 

With the combined use of AI technology, enhanced policing and improved tourist support services, Thailand aims to reassure international visitors and secure a strong return of Chinese tourists in the months ahead.

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• Thailand has launched AI Detect facial recognition to monitor safety in tourist hotspots.

• The Tourist Police hotline and app will provide round-the-clock multilingual support.

• 274 officers will be stationed at 79 locations to assist with tourism and SEA Games logistics.

 

Related Stories

 

Tourist-arrivals-in-thailand-fall-as-asian-markets-weaken

 

Thai-hotels-brace-for-decline-in-Chinese-tourists

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from TheThaiger 2025-09-28

 

 

 

 

 

Just reading about Vegas sounds a lot like here. 1 group says numbers up hotels crying numbers are down and people aren't spending like they used to.

 

Both have the same problem what they offer has gone stale the prices are too high and people have less money to spend.

 

But just like here they raise prices come up with hairbrained extra charges and cry.

 

The added joke in Vegas is they are offering room discounts to people that live in the city.  Lol

On 9/28/2025 at 3:20 AM, Georgealbert said:

and draw two million Chinese visitors in the coming months.

 

My first laugh of the day!

 

How many coming months - 6,12,24?

This how dumb and enslaved Chinese tourists are?

 

They need assurance of A.I. to travel?

 

🤣

On 9/28/2025 at 9:57 AM, Anna Soll said:

Has anybody here rang 1155 to see what help is here? Does it work?

 

I once needed to call the taxi report number in Bangkok. They told me to call the tourist police. The tourist police told me to call the taxi report number. So, in answer to your question, probably not.

What a load of BS...every time there's an incident we get the same old BS...they will do this, and that, now they add an AI tag to make it seem like things change...same old BS.

Thailand has a police force,a very lazy, unskilled, poor infrastructure, low teched...where are trained investigators 

12 hours ago, DonniePeverley said:

Forget the nonsense of AI .

 

Reduce visa back to 30 days to ensure idiots are here on holidays, and not staying long term.

 

IF they want to stay longer, ensure you have proper checks and balances.

 

For long term stays ensure you request a criminal record check from the relevent authoirty in that country. 

 

Stop being soft on crime because you don't want to turn away tourists - you are doing the reverse by actually increasing more crime.

 

Ban benidorm Brits. 

Idiotic comment.

That should do the trick.  Never mind about shoddy buildings collapsing after approval by corrupt officials and 60 metre sinkholes plus Chinese citizens being abducted by Immigration connected gangs to be shipped off to call centres in Burma and tourists being shot in shopping malls, blown up at the Erawan Shrine or drowned in unseaworthy tour boats.

Sounds like a lot of spiel to me.

What happened to their previous intelligence. ??  

On 9/28/2025 at 3:20 AM, Georgealbert said:

This facial-recognition tool will scan crowded tourist areas and cross-reference individuals with national arrest warrants.

 

 

How does this work?.....I thought all Asians looked the same.......and, if it does work, won't the vast majority of those arrested be Chinese!!!!!

 

 

 

Installing these cameras is easy, but handling the data responsibly is not. COVID masks make recognition more difficult, and false identifications can lead to serious problems.

You'd think a big part of the motivation for Chinese people to travel would to be to get a break from this kind of surveillance.

Well that should work well, facial recognition they all look the fooking same to me 🤣😂🤣

I believe the Chinese Tourism went down the hill after that boat sank killing many of the people on board. 

hmm.. i’m sure the Chinese will be impressed