In 1982, the Tourist Police was set up to coordinate with the Tourism Authority of Thailand in providing safety for tourists. Its responsibilities are receiving and acknowledging claims and complaints-, to conduct investigations and acting as co-ordinator of tourist security protection. At present, some 500 tourist policemen are stationed in major tourist areas such as the Grand Palace, Pat Pong and Lumphini Park.

 

     Bi-lingual Tourist Police are attached to Tourism Authority of Thailand offices in Bangkok, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Pattaya,   Kanchanaburi,   Nakhon  Batchasima,  Udon  Thani,  Khon  Kaen,  Chiang  Mai,  Chiang  Rai,  Mae  Hong  Son, Phitsanulok, Nakhon Sawan, Surat Thani, Phuket and Songkhla to provide speedy assistance to visitors.


     In  case  of  emergency,  contact the  Tourist  Police  Centre,  Unicohouse  Building,  Soi  Lang  Suan,  Phloen Chit Bd., Bangkok Tel: 6521721-6
 
 

All  tourism destinations and provincial capitals have hospitals and clinics staffed by well-trained doctors and nurses. In case of emergencies, ambulances can be summoned from any private hospital.

 

     Thanks  to the number of tourists coming to Thailand, most shops are experienced at shipping abroad and will attend to  all  the  documents such as insurance, customs, and necessary permits. The Central Post Office also offers a parcel-wrapping service for those who want to make small shipments themselves. For larger items or bulk shipments, there are several Bangkok companies who specialise in such matters.

     Thailand's  mail  service  is  reliable  and  efficient.  Major  hotels  provide  basic  postal  services  on  their  premises. Bangkok's  Central  G.P.O.  on New Road is open from 8.00 AM to 6.00 PM, Mondays through Fridays, and from 9.00 AM to  1.00  PM  on  Saturdays,  Sundays,  and  public  holidays.   Telegrams  may  be  sent  at  any  time  of the day or night. Upcountry post offices maintain similar hours, except that they close at 4.30 PM.
 

     Christian  churches  are  found  in  Bangkok  and  most  provincial  capitals. Services  are  mostly in Thai, with certain services  in  English,  French  and  German.   Local  English - language  newspapers  provide comprehensive listings of services in Bangkok.
 

     Those possessing valid International Driving Licenses may prefer to hire automobiles. English- language road signs and  maps  are  commonplace.  The  Bangkok  Yellow  Pages  list local and international automobile rental companies. Visitors  are  advised  to  shop  around  since  most companies offer different conditions. Self-drive and chauffeur-driven automobiles are widely available. International car hire companies such as Avis and Hertz also operate in Pattaya, Hat Yai, Phuket, Chiang Mai and Samui Island.


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