Police General Kittirat Panphet, Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police. Presiding over the ceremony to release the mobilization to eradicate crime Facilitate traffic and take care of the safety of tourists during the 2024 New Year Festival in front of the Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak) or Mo Chit Mai By mobilizing the Metropolitan Police force from the 2nd Police Station, all 11 police stations, including from the Traffic Police, the Office of the Primary Educational Service Area, and military inspectors. Department of Land Transport officials and volunteers, totaling more than 100, are on duty in the area around Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal to create safety and peace of mind for people traveling and traveling back to their hometowns during the New Year. Then Pol. Gen. Kitirat Inspected the passenger screening point Random points for measuring alcohol and drug levels along with talking and meeting with citizens who will return to their hometowns Inside the Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal building, along with stating that this is in line with the Royal Thai Police Commissioner’s emphasis on taking care of the people during the New Year festival. Both in terms of traffic Safety of life and property and crime prevention The Royal Thai Police has organized measures to fully support these 3 matters. Today is the release of police officers. Military inspectors and volunteers To follow the measures to take care of all 3 matters, which are not just in the Mo Chit 2 bus station area, but emphasize officials throughout the country. To facilitate the people during the New Year festival In the past Police officers and all sectors have always been strict in taking care of all three measures with the public. Previously, there had been an accident on an interprovincial transport bus. causing many injuries and deaths. Therefore, we have collaborated with the Transport Company Limited to set up a point to measure alcohol and drug levels for every driver at the bus station. This is to prevent people with alcohol or drugs from driving, which is at risk of causing an accident. If the driver passes the inspection at both points and no alcohol or drugs are found, can perform duties as a driver It also emphasizes on private transport operators to send driver inspection results to the station checkpoint and to change drivers every 4 hours to prevent fatigue and possible accidents. As for road measures The Highway Police, together with various local police, will set up watch posts along the road. to keep checking the driver Are there still conditions to continue driving, especially along long distances? In addition, emphasis is placed on operators to prepare both drivers and vehicles. Must keep checking the condition that is ready to serve. and must monitor risky routes There is construction or a route that may be used to bypass it. To prevent accidents In addition, in the area of ??crime prevention Patrol officers and officials from various agencies have been deployed to monitor safety at bus stations throughout the country. Including adding reporting points and deploying investigative teams to monitor people whose behavior is at risk of causing crimes in the area. To increase peace of mind for people traveling to the bus station. The reporter asked about the issue that there might be an opportunity to increase the fares of public transportation vehicles around the Mo Chit 2 bus station, Pol. Gen. Kitirath. He reiterated his message to public transport service providers in the surrounding area that Don’t take the opportunity to raise the price. Please cooperate with the authorities in complying with the law. Otherwise, the authorities will take strict measures according to the law in prosecuting the case. We have coordinated cooperation with officials of the Department of Land Transport to inspect public transportation around the station. In addition, a complaint receiving point will be added. Overcharging fares For the convenience of the people Pol.Gen. Kitirath also said that during the New Year festival There may be an opportunity to smuggle illegal items such as drugs. In this matter, strict orders have been issued to security posts throughout the country and along the border to monitor and inspect. Do not take the opportunity to transport illegal items during the New Year festival. As for maintaining security on the New Year’s countdown night, The police are 100% ready to monitor incidents and maintain security at important event areas. both in Bangkok and all over the country We are ready to take care of both Thai and foreign tourists. Initially, there is no news information that requires special caution. While the project to leave the house with the Metropolitan Police There are now approximately 200 houses participating in the project and are ready to take care of the safety of the houses participating in the project. Police General Kittirat In conclusion, he said Ask the public to have confidence in the work of the police. Every sector is ready to take care of safety and prevent crimes. It is a gift to the people during the New Year festival. Including wishing the people a safe return to their hometowns. Celebrate the New Year safely and within the limits of the law. Mr. Krairiksh Arunchai, Executive Vice President, stated that this year the measures Prevent accidents in public transportation or tour buses. It is more intense than normal. This year, all drivers must check their alcohol level as well as all types of drugs before getting into the vehicle, including 600 shared vehicles registered with the Department of Land Transport. If there is alcohol content, Even just a little Not exceeding the law Unable to hold the steering wheel which the Department of Land Transport has This matter has been announced in advance. If someone violates must be disqualified Get behind the wheel today. Which means today you will lack income. and may have long-term effects because the transport company will send the letter Report the matter to the original tour bus company. for tomorrow which has the highest number of passengers returning to their hometowns There are 70,000 people who have reserved tickets in advance, which does not include walk-in passengers coming in tomorrow. However, for the total number Passengers traveling out of the provinces this year began to be bustling from Sunday, December 24th. There were as many as 40,000 passengers, almost half more than last year, which showed that people The trip is planned well in advance. To avoid problems, there is no car.

Source: Thai News Agency