 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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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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