Bangkok: Mounted patrol re-introduced around Grand Palace

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Mounted patrol re-introduced around Grand Palace

BANGKOK, 22 October 2014 (NNT) – Authorities in Bangkok have brought back mounted patrol units to help boost security at important tourism spots in the capital city.

The mounted patrol is a joint collaboration between the Army's 29th Cavalry Battalion and the police's Patrol and Special Operation Division. The task of the patrol, which was deployed around the Grand Palace on its first day on Tuesday, is to maintain the safety of tourists.

The reintroduction of the mounted officers is also aimed at preserving the tradition of having mounted patrols guard the outer premises of the Grand Palace.

The re-introduction is being piloted under a 3-month time frame. If proven to be successful, the mounted patrols may be introduced in the business districts of Bangkok.

Bangkok City Hall is also providing rest areas for the patrol officers, who comprise both policemen and soldiers. The eight horses currently used for the patrol duty also have their own tent to rest under.


-- NNT 2014-10-22

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Mounted patrol is now back in capital

BANGKOK: -- Security patrol on horseback is back at the vicinity of the Grand Palace after it had not be seen over a decade.

The mounted patrol was reintroduced for the first time after several decades on Tuesday under the cooperation of the Royal Thai Army and the Royal Thai Police.

The joint patrol is aimed at helping to boost security at important tourism spots in the capital city.

Hosting the mounted patrol are the Royal Thai Army’s 29th Cavalry Battalion and the Royal Thai Police’s Patrol and Special Operation Division.

The task of the patrol, which was deployed around the Grand Palace on its first day yesterday, is to maintain the safety of tourists.

Authorities said the reintroduction of the mounted officers is also aimed at preserving the tradition of having mounted patrols guard the outer premises of the Grand Palace.

The joint mounted patrol is piloted under a 3-month time frame.

If proven to be successful, the mounted patrols may be extended to other commercial and business districts of Bangkok.

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will also provide rest areas for the patrol officers, who comprise both policemen and soldiers. Horses also have their space under shade to rest.

(Photo : Nation Photo )

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/mounted-patrol-now-back-capital/


-- Thai PBS 2014-10-22

[JoePai]

aimed at preserving the tradition of having mounted patrols guard the outer premises of the Grand Palace.

Should they not use elephants

[bertty]

aimed at preserving the tradition of having mounted patrols guard the outer premises of the Grand Palace.

Should they not use elephants

The elephants would be far better, but sadly they are to heavy for the horses to carry.

[Goanna]

This will protect and give credence to the scammers around the entrance to the Grand palace, who tell people it is closed at the moment. Because if they tell them that in front of the police, then it must be true.

Five years ago, I had to go to the central police office in Siam. I asked some police officers where it was from BTS. They said to go tuk tuk. Luckily, a store woman called me over, and said " you walk, 2 minute". Everything for the commission. The police are at the top of this tree.

[toooa]

"The task of the patrol, ... is to maintain the safety of tourists." What kind of threats do they think we're up against? White Walkers that got lost coming down from the North?

[Strangebrew]

So got more to watch for besides for besides scams now it is horse turds

[namdocmai]

The "palace is closed" scam is going on for decades, they all knew it and didn't care at all. Why they don't arrest those scammers?

[mike324]

what a waste of money, just ride a bike! the grand palace is not that big you can circle it in a bike in under 5 minutes. With the horses you will have to clean up the crap, feed it and groom it. Don't they have better things to do? They can't even handle the scammers, how are they going to take care of their little ponies at the same time?