Dear readers,

I wonder what requirements are made in Thailand for volunteers at the tourist police? I think you must be able to speak English well, don't you? Well recently I talked to such a volunteer and his English was not good. I also had the idea that he spent more time behind bars than in front of bars? Are those people checked and screened for good behavior, past, etc?

Regards,

Willem

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3 responses to “What are the requirements for foreigners to work for the tourist police?”

  1. marine says up

    Dear,

    It depends on which tourist police office . I worked in the FPV at the Royal Thai Police office for 2 years. That is a completely separate service for assisting as a volunteer to do translation. The requirements are proof of good conduct and morals and a police report, with the correct translations. The other tourist police service that you regularly see on the streets have fewer requirements to be part of their group. I can't say much about that, just have a bit of a strange impression from some. They only do patrols on the road as far as I know, like in Walkingstreet Pattaya.

  2. william says up

    Here is what people wish for in 2018 on Phuket [Patong].
    Won't be much different today.

    https://www.thephuketnews.com/wanted-patong-police-volunteers-foreign-language-required-68573.php

  3. Gino says up

    Dear Willem,
    I speak of the Tourist Police Pattaya because I was voluntary there at the time.
    You must have a long-term visa (retirement visa…)
    Good English speaking and knowledge of Thai is welcome but not required.
    You must be able to provide a clean criminal record.
    Also know that you have to pay for all clothing and equipment (handcuffs, matrak, etc.) yourself and that there are no benefits associated with it as a voluntary worker.
    Greetings.
    Gino.


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