About 2,000 tourist police and volunteers joined a march through tourist areas including Ratchaprasong on Sunday to boost confidence in the ability of police to ensure safety during the Christmas and New Year holidays. The march also emphasised a smooth transition to the Asean Community which kicks off at the start of next year, with English as its official language. (Photo by Patipat Janthong)
They roam around most, if not all, of the dark and isolated corners of the capital day and night. They have been known to witness crimes and get hold of information for police to solve major criminal investigations, if they are willing to talk and the police ask the right person.