Jonathan Fairfield Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 It's safer by train! Transport police show public a friendly face Image: Daily News BANGKOK:-- It was all aboard the Happy Train on Wednesday as smiling transport police launched a revamped third year of the "Police in Train" campaign. The initiative is designed to help protect travelers and tourists from criminals who have been using the transport system as a cover for their misdoing. Police led by chief Torsak Sukhawimon joined the happy tourists on the long journey from Chiang Mai to Bangkok. Torsak said much crime had been committed on the railways especially with drug gangs using the network for transportation creating an environment that put tourists at risk. He cited a big bust of a Malaysian drugs gang a couple of months back who were transporting narcotics south from Chiang Mai on the rail network. Judging by the broad smiles the tourists certainly appreciated their efforts in ensuring a safe journey for all. Source: Daily News -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2016-08-03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilsonandson Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 No smoking in the toilet for passengers that day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1337markus Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Do the BIB ever get bad backs wearing all those badges and ribbons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katipo Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 If it is part of a concerted and ongoing effort, then good on them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little mary sunshine Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Ah yes, so safe we now need armed police !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 31 minutes ago, 1337markus said: Do the BIB ever get bad backs wearing all those badges and ribbons? No, but their wives,girlfriends get sore fingers removing the clutter every time they chuck the shirt in the washing machine, which in this country means every few days or less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig krup Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 The railway cops seem pretty diligent. You'd certainly rather have them there than not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Middle class Thais hate the train. They prefer buses. The only problem is that they are late quite a bit and the food on board is the worst one could find in Thailand. The journey itself if good fun if your are back packing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 2 hours ago, 1337markus said: Do the BIB ever get bad backs wearing all those badges and ribbons? What about Britain's Prince Charlie? He must have the worst bad back of anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bark Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 28 minutes ago, possum1931 said: What about Britain's Prince Charlie? He must have the worst bad back of anyone. I think your Prince Charlie has people who carry his stuff for him. Also wipe his ars. Jolly good fun, right ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 3 hours ago, Katipo said: If it is part of a concerted and ongoing effort, then good on them But are the carriages secure? Or as before, anybody can enter all the carriages at a stop or when the train is proceeding slowly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClutchClark Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 1 hour ago, yellowboat said: Middle class Thais hate the train. They prefer buses. The only problem is that they are late quite a bit and the food on board is the worst one could find in Thailand. The journey itself if good fun if your are back packing. I take the train while my wife takes the VIP bus. Reminds me of the old Pullman days before Amtrak destroyed train travel stateside. I always bring my own food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smotherb Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 11 hours ago, possum1931 said: What about Britain's Prince Charlie? He must have the worst bad back of anyone. Charlie's medals are so insignificant, see these North Korean Generals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 10 hours ago, bark said: I think your Prince Charlie has people who carry his stuff for him. Also wipe his ars. Jolly good fun, right ? Aren't you entering the area of lazy majesty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 8 hours ago, ratcatcher said: Aren't you entering the area of lazy majesty? 8 hours ago, smotherb said: Charlie's medals are so insignificant, see these North Korean Generals Is that not a joke? It's got to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smotherb Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 3 hours ago, possum1931 said: Is that not a joke? It's got to be. Don't think so possum, supposedly they have penis piercing medals too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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