File photo : Chinese tourists enjoy their time in Thailand.
The concept of having Chinese police patrol with Thai counterparts in Thailand has met with a mixed reaction with those in Pattaya expressing support.
Rumpueng ‘Lisa’ Hamilton, president of the Pattaya Night Business Association, said that she agrees with the idea, as she believes that it would build up confidence for Chinese tourists in terms of safety.
“When I talk to my Chinese friends, they express concern about their safety and possible conflicts with Thai police while visiting Thailand. Thai police might group them together with other Chinese who are involved in illegal activities in Thailand,” Rumpueng said.
She believes that the presence of Chinese police would help clear up possible misunderstandings and suppress the illegal activities by the Chinese.
Meanwhile Jitsupa Prajongbua, a Thai tour guide, said…
