Thai Law Firm Welcomes New 'Tourist Buddy' Smartphone App

BSA Law has welcomed the introduction by Thailand's Tourist Police of a virtual application downloadable to smartphones and other devices, that promises better protection and assistance for the kingdom's millions of annual visitors. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) May 09, 2013 - Bangkok - Launched in April 2013, the 'Tourist Buddy' application can be downloaded free from the iTunes store and Tourist Police officers said it would also soon be available in the Android store.

Initially available for iOS devices like the iPhone and iPad, Tourist Buddy provides travel and safety information for tourists and travellers around Thailand. It also warns of scams aimed at tourists.

The download page says about Tourist Buddy: "This app acts like your Buddy. You can find anything about travel places, important numbers, events and public information for travel."

According to the Tourist Police, the Tourist Buddy initiative ensures 24 hour assistance for its users, along with a better standard of help for those in need. The program can specify the exact location of the place from where assistance has been requested. It also includes information on Tourist Police branches nationwide, emergency numbers and news updates. Immediate calls can also be made to the Tourist Police 1155 Hotline from the application.

The Tourist Police are also cooperating with the Emergency Medical Institute of Thailand. Tourists with medical concerns can call the EMIT 1669 Hotline for immediate assistance.

"Tourism is a major revenue earner for Thailand and in 2012 the kingdom saw in excess of 22 million visitor arrivals.

The safety of these tourists is of utmost importance. As an international law firm in Thailand, BSA Law is pleased to see an application like Tourist Buddy being made available to not just tourists, but everyone" said Apisakdi Kongkangwanchoke, spokesman for BSA Law.

About BSA Law:
For nearly 30 years, Bamrung Suvicha Apisakdi Law Associates (BSA Law) has focused on providing reliable legal advice and services to the Thai and foreign business community in Thailand. BSA Law seeks to provide international standards of legal services while retaining the customs of the Thai business culture.

For more information please contact:

Jim Byrne
Business Advisor, BSA Law.
Email: jim ( @ ) bsalaw dot co dot th

http://www.bsalaw.co.th

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