Bangkok, Assistant Police Commander teams up with 7 units to release lines to protect against thieves, money-sucking gangs, and tourists. In the large Songkran water play area Ready to take care of safety and prevent conflicts. According to the policy of the Royal Thai Police that emphasizes security and peace and order for citizens and tourists during this Songkran festival. Metropolitan Police Headquarters Therefore, several police units were mobilized. To maintain peace, order and safety for the people. By mobilizing many police units located in the densely populated Songkran playing area which includes 1. Metropolitan Police Investigation Division 1 2. Chana Songkhram Metropolitan Police Station 3. Metropolitan Police Investigation Division 6 4. Palace Metropolitan Police Station 5. Patrol and Special Operations Division 6. Tourist Police Division 7. Immigration Department With Pol. Lt. Gen. Samran Nuanma, assistant police commander, presiding over the ceremony, Pol. Lt. Gen. Thiti Saengsang, com mander of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, and Pol. Maj. Gen. Noppasin Poolsawat, deputy commander. C.N.C. as a spokesperson for C.C.N.C. along with related agencies. Let's work together to prevent incidents and maintain the safety of tourists during the Songkran festival. Ready to visit various screening points During the Songkran Festival on April 13, 2024 at Na Phra Lan Road, Bangkok. Pol. Lt. Gen. Samran revealed that the release of police officers today Emphasis on the police Looking after the safety of both Thai and foreign tourists. Because this year is the first year that Songkran will be played in full. After passing through the Covid epidemic situation This will result in a large number of Songkran players. and believe that a group of criminals or thieves will take this opportunity to cause Especially theft and pickpocketing of tourists. Including new types of thieves The patrol uses technology to suck money from applications on tourists' mobile phones. Therefore, we have instructed all police offic ers who will be on duty during Songkran to Please be especially vigilant about safety regarding this matter with tourists. Especially in areas where large events are held. It is expected that there will be more than 1,000 people or more, such as the Maha Songkran evening held at Sanam Luang, Khao San Road Songkran, Silom Road Songkran. and Songkran Festival at Siam Square and Central World, etc. In every place where the event is held More than 3,200 police and security personnel were used because in addition to monitoring the incident, Police are also taking precautions into account by screening attendees to prevent them from bringing illegal items, including weapons. Entering the event area However, if fellow citizens wish to report a problem and request assistance, they can call the hotline 191 and in Bangkok area the Traffic Police Division hotline 1197, available 24 hours a day. Then at 3:20 p.m. Pol. Lt. Gen. Samran Nuanma, Assistant Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police (Assistant Police Commissione r) came to inspect order and order in the Khao San Road area. Ready to reveal that Today we received an assignment from Pol. Gen. Kittirat Panphet, Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police Acting Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police (Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Police Command) to come and inspect large swimming spots in Bangkok. Initially there are 14 spots for maintenance measures today due to the large number of tourists. Both Thais and foreigners therefore emphasized the investigation department to come in and help take care of the bags. In the case of tourists who drink alcohol, it may cause physical harm and quarrels. Initially, the Crime Suppression Division was given permission to prepare personnel. Including preparing traffic police to look after and facilitate traffic. Using more than 3,000 police officers, which has measures in place to take care of tourists' property. Take care of quarrels Including drinking and driving Pol. Lt. Gen. Samran said that for the large number of pe ople coming in, there will be screening points and the number of people controlled. If it is found that there are too many people, the event organizer and related agencies must be coordinated to release people. The situation will be assessed at all times. Currently, there are almost 20,000 people coming in. The traffic route for Songkran water swimming is one-way. Recently, there have been no reports of violence in Bangkok and nearby provinces, including the three southern border provinces. As for releasing people from the area after the event Traffic has been well managed. including first aid unit It is believed that the Metropolitan Police Division 1 will take good care of it. The Assistant Police Commissioner also has concerns. He is especially concerned about tourists who drink alcohol and may cause quarrels, especially those who come in groups. They must take care of their friends. before the police went to stop the incident Including groups of young drivers who may drive fast and scary and may cause in security to others. The family must help take care of and warn their children. Source: Thai News Agency