Tourist Police Nationwide Deployment in Response to 'Safe Songkran' Policy"

In line with the policy of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and the directive of Pol. Gen. Kitrat Panphet, Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, all police units have been instructed to enhance safety and facilitate services for the public and tourists during the Songkran Festival 2025.

On April 9, 2025, at 5:00 PM, the Tourist Police Bureau held a nationwide deployment ceremony to demonstrate its readiness to ensure public safety during the Songkran Festival. Under the theme: “Safe Travels, Preserving Thai Traditions – Songkran 2025,” the ceremony in Bangkok took place at Royal Plaza (Sanam Luang), presided over on behalf of the Commissioner General of the Royal Thai Police by Pol. Gen. Prachuap Wongsuk, Deputy Commissioner General, attended by Pol. Lt. Gen. Saksira Pheuak-um, Commissioner of the Tourist Police Bureau, as well as representatives from the Ministry of Tourism and Sports and partner agencies.

In the provinces, the simultaneous ceremonies were held at key celebration sites such as Tha Phae Gate in Chiang Mai and Koh Samui in Surat Thani. Over 2,500 personnel from the Tourist Police, volunteers, and collaborating agencies participated nationwide.

Additionally, the Tourist Police have deployed CCOC Mobile Units (Command and Control Operation Centers), activated the 1155 Tourist Police Hotline (available 24/7 in eight languages: English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, French, German, and Hindi), and promoted the Thailand Tourist Police Application (TPB-APP). This mobile app provides real-time information and emergency assistance for tourists, and is integrated with emergency services 191 and 1669.