However, Pattaya tourist police also had a long history about three decades. In the past about three decades ago, the tourist industry of Thailand has grown rapidly. There are a lot of foreigners come to Thailand more and more every year. Meanwhile, the crime and the problem of manipulation of tourists were increase. The government saw the important of solving the problem and the advantage of tourism industry, so they have set up an organization to be responsible for tourist safety and well-being, in addition to the local Police. Initially, the private sector, in co-operation with the Tourism Authority of Thailand made a special request to The Royal Thai Police concerning tourist safety. The Royal Thai Police set up the Tourist Safety and Convenience Center (TSCC), under the control of Crime Suppression Division. Then, according to the rising of tourist industry, the police established the tourist police division in Bangkok, and after that the police established the tourist police division in other tourist attraction like in Pattaya. At the beginning, Pattaya tourist police division was located on the second road of Pattaya. However, nowadays, Pattaya tourist police division is located at 609/1 Moo.10, Pratumnak Rd., Pattaya, Banglamung, Chonburi. In addition, Pattaya tourist police division has the responsibilities in the areas of Chonburi, Samutprakarn, and Chachoengsao Provinces.