According to Pol. Maj. Gen. Surachet Hakpan, chief of Tourist Police, the selection process for these additional officers is based on their language ability, knowledge of general police procedures and how compatible they are with tourists.
It has been reported that officers are already being chosen for their ability to speak foreign languages, especially those who know Chinese, French, or English, reported Thairath.
Tourists looking to travel to Thailand for their vacations should be glad to hear Chief Surachet say that he feels the increase in the number of tourist police officers would make the force more efficient in reducing the crime rate.
According to Surachet, tourists who feel safe in the country are apt to return. This, in turn, would have a positive effect on the Thai economy, he said.
It has not been reported when this increase in officers will happen or in which areas of Thailand the officers will be stationed.
Source: bangkok.coconuts.co
Operators of the skytrain and subway have waived their fares as a New Year's gift for Bangkok people while traffic…
CHON BURI: The new ferry service between Pattaya and Hua Hin will begin service on Jan 1, with free rides…
To celebrate the New Year this year, a traditional candle lighting and prayer ceremony called “Sang Thien Haeng Siam” or…
The Tourism Department has introduced a standard called 4Q, aiming to encourage tourism-related entrepreneurs to upgrade services, become legitimate operators,…
The government has promised the upcoming New Year countdown will be "historic" in that the celebrations will mark a departure…
BANGKOK, 23 December 2016 (NNT) – The Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Association (DASTA) has introduced two new tourism routes…