Thailand police force creates safety app for tourists
Service available for travellers without local Sim card
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Authorities in Thailand have developed a new app to improve communication between tourists and the country’s police service.
The new service was featured in an update from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) on December 27.
It said: “The Tourist Police have developed a new application called Thailand Tourist Police to facilitate communication between tourists and our services online.
“The application is available to tourists who do not have a Thai Sim card. The application features information about tourist attractions and notifications regarding natural disasters or safety concerns in the vicinity of tourists.”
The update also featured a range of telephone numbers which tourists can call if needed. They are:
191 (ambulance, fire, police)Ambulance: 1669Fire: 199Police: 191Tourist police: 1155
