Should Thailand's tourist police be given a new uniform to reflect a more friendlier image ?

[elliss]

I have half a dozen female cop friends, two are unattached lovely ladies....... ...

Just what I need for my correction regime

Having done some bird in a previous life , food and board excellent in UK .

Would I have to pay Bar fine , for these lovely ladies to lock me up.

[Nemesis7]

They should just use a normal ID tag, nothing more. As they are volunteers only. Let them wear normal civilian dress. They arent COP anyways. ( though some of them walks and talks like Rambo...)

[David48]

Gentlemen ... good to see some lighthearted humour in said designs ... great to see everyone's imagination working, but perhaps the 'friendly meter' has swung to far the other way.

Is there no middle ground between 'The Village People' and a Gestapo outfit?

... and before anyone suggests it ... no ... the wombles do not qualify!

[Udox]

I think half the problem with their image is the use of the word 'Police'

Without getting into discussion about who they are or what they do (or think they can do)

Why not have 'Beach Patrol' - in a more 'relaxed' uniform - and portrayed as someone to help Tourists with directions, First aid, lifesaving and in some cases helping with information in disputes or to victims of a crime.

Far too many look (and think) like Rambo - because they are allowed to - and have the word 'POLICE' displayed prominently.

The very word 'Police' is the problem (in my humble opinion)

[ATF]

I think half the problem with their image is the use of the word 'Police'

Without getting into discussion about who they are or what they do (or think they can do)

Why not have 'Beach Patrol' - in a more 'relaxed' uniform - and portrayed as someone to help Tourists with directions, First aid, lifesaving and in some cases helping with information in disputes or to victims of a crime.

Far too many look (and think) like Rambo - because they are allowed to - and have the word 'POLICE' displayed prominently.

The very word 'Police' is the problem (in my humble opinion)

Good idea Baywatch!

[Spaniel]

They should just use a normal ID tag, nothing more. As they are volunteers only. Let them wear normal civilian dress. They arent COP anyways. ( though some of them walks and talks like Rambo...)

I always thought the black storm trooper type outfits were way over the top for TPV's in Pattaya. And of course all the police/military type gadgets attached to their belts only added to a somewhat overpowering look for a person that has no police powers. I think some, if not most, of the TPV's are on some kind of ego trip (cop wanna bees) and the couple that I approached over the years were, although not hostile, weren't particularly friendly. I think the TPV's are a good idea. My suggestion for a uniform would be simple khaki slacks or shorts, white tee shirt and cap. And a attitude change for some of the volunteers!

Edited September 30, 2014 by Spaniel

[Soutpeel]

I think half the problem with their image is the use of the word 'Police'

Without getting into discussion about who they are or what they do (or think they can do)

Why not have 'Beach Patrol' - in a more 'relaxed' uniform - and portrayed as someone to help Tourists with directions, First aid, lifesaving and in some cases helping with information in disputes or to victims of a crime.

Far too many look (and think) like Rambo - because they are allowed to - and have the word 'POLICE' displayed prominently.

The very word 'Police' is the problem (in my humble opinion)

Good idea Baywatch!

it is provided they do not put the rotund male farang members of the TPV's in one piece red bathing suits....

and one suspects no one will take them seriously if they put them in red speedo's, people may think they are Russian tourists, although thinking about it they do display the attitude of an average Russian tourist...

[jacko45k]

I think they like looking like that!

Judging by the way they adorn themselves further.....

Edited September 30, 2014 by jacko45k

[ATF]

Gentlemen ... good to see some lighthearted humour in said designs ... great to see everyone's imagination working, but perhaps the 'friendly meter' has swung to far the other way.

Is there no middle ground between 'The Village People' and a Gestapo outfit?

... and before anyone suggests it ... no ... the wombles do not qualify!

David what about selling advertising space on the TPVs?

They could be sponsored by McDonalds. Pizza Hut, Leo, Chang, Durex etc.

[CapeThai]

Absolutely... !!! Some clown suits should do it.. Tourist safety is a joke to them after all....

[mrtoad]

There seems to lots of references to the Pattaya Tourist Police (and Volunteers).

Is that because they are very active there?

... maybe more respected?

Asking ... not telling.

I think respected is one word that is not normally associated with these types of Walt, certainly though they are laughed at. The antics on Big Trouble in Thailand of these special people cemented their infamy some years back.

[MZurf]

Cargo pants in some nice, cream colour. A fluffy light blue or pink Polo shirt with the words "Tourist Assistant - Big Hug Available!" prominently displayed on the back.

That should make the worst stormtrooper spawn quit.

[In Search of Space]

This is a very informative website

http://www.miliwoman.com

[tonytigerbkk]

Gentlemen ... good to see some lighthearted humour in said designs ... great to see everyone's imagination working, but perhaps the 'friendly meter' has swung to far the other way.

Is there no middle ground between 'The Village People' and a Gestapo outfit?

... and before anyone suggests it ... no ... the wombles do not qualify!

David what about selling advertising space on the TPVs?

They could be sponsored by McDonalds. Pizza Hut, Leo, Chang, Durex etc.

Or TigerClaw Industries (the worlds first manufacturer of the TGAU).

[Soutpeel]

Gentlemen ... good to see some lighthearted humour in said designs ... great to see everyone's imagination working, but perhaps the 'friendly meter' has swung to far the other way.

Is there no middle ground between 'The Village People' and a Gestapo outfit?

... and before anyone suggests it ... no ... the wombles do not qualify!

David what about selling advertising space on the TPVs?

They could be sponsored by McDonalds. Pizza Hut, Leo, Chang, Durex etc.

Or TigerClaw Industries (the worlds first manufacturer of the TGAU).

how much do you think one would have to pay the RTP to get the TPV's logo changed to a Gerbil ?

maybe TCI should sponsor some TGAU's for the TPV so they can hang them off their utility belts, you never know they might come across a person in need during one of their patrols...

[NoshowJones]

Is this good enough, David?

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If that's supposed to be a Scotsman, the skirt should be tartan, and a little longer.

[bongoz]

No because they ARE NOT friendly - just incompetent and greedy!

[mrfaroukh]

Yes and a device to control them if they ever decide to misuse their job.

[jimbeam1]

Is this good enough, David?

evzo.jpg

The first thing that came tto my mind was Swiss Guard.

jb1

[thailand49]

It they had to dress and look friendlier they would all quit. The only reason they are into this stuff is for one thing their ego! The only thing they have going since they have no power unless a BIB is with them is the way they dress! And just watch the Thai police with them too their ego are so inflated that they have a atta boy tagging along.

Edited September 30, 2014 by thailand49

[catweazle]

Pink please, or something like the female football team thingy with skin colored fabrics around butty and chest

Edited September 30, 2014 by catweazle

[steveyinasia]

And what new friendlier image is that, smiling whilst taking your money?

[stoli]

Are the Tourist Police not a separate entity to the volunteers?

I believe that I read 3 months ago that they would be combined. Now if they can just adjust their ego's. I certainly am not saying all, but some should not be on the force. They are just there for the power trip, and the brass knows who they are. Easy to identify.

[catweazle]

Or leather... also nice...
http://www.aliexpress.com/item-img/Free-shipping-ML5414-Black-Sexy-Adult-Women-Cop-Costume-Police-Costume-military-uniform/748620354.html#

[louse1953]

Clown costume would be appropriate.

[khaowong1]

For the more feminine look, I think that this would work for the Walking Street Walts.

Got my vote...

[jesimps]

Seeing they are all failed school prefects, give them a blazer with a badge on the lapel.

[diverkev9]

How about black trousers and Hawaiian Shirts ( Floral Design ).

[simon43]

Diverkev, your suggestion re attire is about the only sensible suggestion. The rest of the posts in this thread could have come straight from the kindergarten.

[Khun Paul]

Most are frustrated peole who could not get a job in a real Police Force in any event.

The fact that they swagger about and portray intelligence issomething I smile at gently. being an ex-coper myself I think they should do what they were intended to do assist when requested by the RTP to help a foreigner, NOT to STRUT ABOUT.OFT TIMES THEY HAVE TOLD ME THEY KNOW THE LAW AS THEY ARE THE POLICE, i JUST LAUGH AND IGNORE THEM. THEY ARE TO MY MIND PITIFUL EXCUSES FOR THE REAL POLICE WHICH IN MY BOOK AREN'T MUCH BETTER.