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Tourist Police pledge better support for Chinese visitors after embassy warning

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Tourist Police pledge better support for Chinese visitors after embassy warning

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Thailand's Tourist Police Bureau said on October 22 it will improve assistance for Chinese and other foreign visitors, after a Chinese embassy warning about kidnappings. The bureau plans stronger information services and closer coordination with the Royal Thai Police and Immigration Bureau. The 1155 hotline runs 24 hours.

Why it matters

The pledge follows a Chinese embassy warning about kidnappings and fake job offers aimed at Chinese travellers, and concerns the safety of international visitors in Thailand, including Bangkok.

Key dates

  1. October 18, 2026The South China Morning Post reported the Chinese embassy's travel warning about fraudulent job offers and kidnappings.
  2. October 22, 2026Thailand's Tourist Police Bureau announced plans to improve assistance for Chinese and other international visitors.

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