Do your part: sign up as a Phuket Tourist Police volunteer

For all the armchair activists and online commenters saying the police should take more action, now is your chance to help. The Phuket Tourist Police are looking for a few good men and women. They have announced that they are seeking foreign volunteers to assist with law enforcement on the island.

But don’t delay – the last day to submit your application to be part of the Phuket Tourist Police is tomorrow.

In order to be eligible for the volunteer programme, applicants must be over 20 years of age, have a home or residence in Phuket, and be in Thailand legally and legitimately – no overstayers or people abusing the wrong visa to stay in the country. That means holding a long-term visa is necessary.

Applicants must also be willing to undergo a criminal record check and demonstrate that they…