BANGKOK, 14 January 2014 Tourist Police disclosed on Monday they had so far not received any tourist complaints or requests for assistance as a consequence of the political demonstration, at the tourist help desks arranged specifically for the Bangkok rally period at 4 BTS stations.
Police Colonel Atchayon Kraithong, deputy commander of the Tourist Police, indicated that 60 Tourist Police personnel were manning the help desks at Phayathai, Siam, Asok and Sala Daeng BTS stations. Throughout Monday, help desk personnel did not receive any complaints or aid requests due to the political demonstration.
Khachon Wirachai, deputy permanent secretary of the Tourism and Sports Ministry, revealed that only 6 calls were made to the Tourist’s Friend Center on Monday. All the calls were made to ask for travel directions and route status. Mr. Khachon said this indicated tourists had an understanding of the political situation and had not been afflicted by the road closures.
The Tourist’s Friend Center was operating out of Hua Mark sports complex, Suvarnabhumi Airport and Don Mueang Airport. Volunteers wearing white shirts with Tourist’s Friend Center texts were being fielded by the center around Bangkok to provide assistance to tourists. Tourists can contact the center 24 hours a day by dialing 02-314-1212.
