PATTAYA, Thailand – Tourist police in Pattaya assisted a 71-year-old German tourist who needed help transferring between hospitals after difficulties communicating in English and mobility limitations complicated his care. On October 15, officers from Tourist Police Station 4, Division 2, Tourist Police Bureau 1, responded after receiving a request for assistance involving the visitor, who had been receiving treatment at Pattaya City Hospital. The man reportedly had difficulty communicating in English, experienced memory problems and had limited mobility, requiring a walking aid.
Patrol officers checked his travel documents, helped bridge the communication gap and arranged his transfer to Bhattamakun Hospital, where he could receive appropriate medical care. The assistance reflects the role of tourist police in helping foreign visitors navigate emergencies and practical difficulties during their stay in Thailand. Tourists needing assistance can contact the Tourist Police hotline at 1155 or call 061 146 1155.
