Welcome to
Thailand, a land full of smile and friendliness that it is
called -Siam,
the land of smiles. Every time when
you travel, either alone or with your family,
you will feel warm and safe under
the care of Tourist
Policeso that
everybody can have a good time in
Thailand.
FUNCTION
& RESPONSIBILITY
Functions and responsibilities
of the Tourist Police Division are as followings:
- To suppress and to protect the criminal
problems happened to the international tourists.
- To facilitate and to provide both
Thai and international tourists with the security and Protection
on their interest.
- To promote The Thai tourism industry.
- To join with or to support any activities
of the authorities concerned.
The
duty of Tourist Police is to facilitate and secure tourists’
though out Thailand. We would like you to enjoy your trip
in the land of smile. So there are some advice’s for tourists.
It involves the way to take care of yourself as well as any
offers some helpful advice’s which visitors should be aware
of when traveling in Thailand.
Situation 1
Visitors
are approached in crowded places such as street, hotel, restaurant
and market; by respectable looking man who can speaking English
well. They will be every friendly often offer their free assistance
or service during a conversation with visitors. At some point
of time, the well dressed robbers steal or change the visitors’
bag and run away or the visitors find out that they have been
cheated at the end.
Precautions:
1. Beware of any encounters with strangers
that end up requiring to buy something in shops or places.
2. There are no government promotions
or special sale at any time of the year.
3. Don't leave your bags unattended
at the table.
4. Keep your valuables properly protected
from loss or keep them with you at all time.
5. Never leave your valuables out of
sight even briefly.
6. Don't accept drinks by strangers.
Situation 2
Traveling on an over night coach,
van and taxi; visitors usually put their bags in the luggage
compartment, boot or put them under their seats. When they arrive
at their destination, they pay the fare and check their bags.
There are some dishonest drivers that take your bags away or
the visitors find that their valuables have been stolen from
their bags. Moreover, there are some women or transvestites
gang who stay in the taxi or private car pretending to ask the
visitors to get into the car. Visitors may be taken to a hotel
and drugged.
Precautions:
1. Note down the vehicle's registration
number and its color, name of the travel agency as well as the
description of the person in the car and the place where you
get on and get off it.
2. Take your bags out of the boot before
paying the fare.
3. Keep zippered bag secured with small
locks.
4. Check your valuables before getting
off the vehicle.
5. Keep the ticket for reference.
6. Don't get into a staggers, car if
you are asked to do so.
Don't forget to take these precautions
with regard to personal safety and security of your belongings.
You will have a wonderful period of time while you are staying
in Thailand. |
