Thread: Chonburi to Develop and Test AI Inquiry Officers for Some Police Interactions

Provincial Police Region 2 has embarked on an innovative leap in law enforcement by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) and Amata Facility Services. Announced on March 10th, the collaboration aims to develop cutting-edge technologies, including AI-powered inquiry officers, to enhance police operations across eastern and northeastern Thailand.

This initiative aligns with Thailand’s National AI Strategy (2022–2027), which promotes the integration of technology into public services. While details on implementation and features remain limited, the program marks a big step toward modernizing policing in the region, with more information anticipated as the partnership unfolds.


The deployment of AI inquiry officers could transform policing in Region 2 by automating routine tasks such as logging complaints, analyzing initial statements, and routing cases to appropriate units—potentially slashing response times and minimizing errors.

Experts suggest this could allow officers to prioritize fieldwork and complex cases, addressing resource constraints in both rural and urban areas. You could in theory see AI powered kiosks used to help pay traffic tickets, ask basic law enforcement questions, or check on the status of a non urgent police report.

Region 2 spans Thailand’s eastern provinces, including Chonburi (home to Pattaya), Rayong, and Chanthaburi, as well as others.

Chonburi to Develop and Test AI Inquiry Officers for Some Police Interactions - The Pattaya News

Translation: If we get bots to answer all the questions, we can snooze longer.

Originally Posted by misskit

You could in theory see AI powered kiosks used to help pay traffic tickets

If they helped pay, that would be great. New best friend.

New Pattaya Tourist Police Chief Unveils AI-Powered Safety Plan in Meeting with Mayor

Pattaya’s newly appointed Tourist Police Chief, Pol. Col. Songwut Chuepholkit, wasted no time in making his mark, leading a team to meet with Pattaya Mayor Poramese Ngampichet on Monday, March 10, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting, held in Room 132 of Pattaya City Hall, served as both a formal introduction for the new superintendent and a strategic discussion on enhancing tourist safety through cutting-edge technology.


Pol. Col. Songwut, who recently took the helm of Division 2, Tourist Police Bureau 1 was warmly welcomed by Mayor Ngampichet and his secretary, Mr. Phumphiphat Kamolnart, who congratulated the officers on their new roles.


At the heart of the discussion was a bold proposal: Integrating AI-powered surveillance cameras into Pattaya’s tourist safety framework. Pol. Col. Songwut outlined how these cameras, synced with local technology systems, could detect specific behaviors in real time—everything from walking and running to fighting or criminal acts like theft. “This technology will allow police and related agencies to respond faster and catch offenders more effectively,” he explained, emphasizing the need for rapid action in a bustling tourist hub like Pattaya.

Mayor Ngampichet echoed the enthusiasm, highlighting the city’s existing infrastructure as a strong foundation. “We already have CCTV cameras covering every area, monitored from our Command & Control Room on the second floor of City Hall,” he said. This system, he noted, works hand-in-hand with the Strong Tourism Community (S.T.C) project at Walking Street, a tourist police initiative to bolster safety in high-traffic zones. “Pattaya is fully committed to this collaboration and will support it within our authority,” he added.


The initiative comes at a critical time. With the Pattaya Music Festival drawing crowds throughout March and tourism numbers surging in 2025, the city faces mounting pressure to maintain its reputation as a safe destination. Recent incidents—ranging from traffic chaos to publicized safety concerns—have only heightened the urgency. The mayor stressed that the AI system would not only improve response times but also serve as a deterrent. “Those thinking of breaking the law will think twice, knowing they can’t escape this technology,” he said. “This is about building a better image for Pattaya and Thailand.”

New Pattaya Tourist Police Chief Unveils AI-Powered Safety Plan in Meeting with Mayor - The Pattaya News

Pol. Col. Songwut outlined how these cameras, synced with local technology systems, could detect specific behaviors in real time—everything from walking and running to fighting or criminal acts like theft.

I hope they've purchased the lightfingered katoey module.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

I hope they've purchased the lightfingered katoey module.

AI plus thermal imaging should do that easily. Cock + Frock = Alarm

Then they need the space laser attachment to deal with the problem.

Only a matter of time for an AI "tea money" app to help overworked BiB relax in the aircon and leave donors to be kebabed anonymously .

Originally Posted by Shutree

AI plus thermal imaging should do that easily. Cock + Frock = Alarm

Then they need the space laser attachment to deal with the problem.

I bow to your superior knowledge having never visited Pattaya

Originally Posted by david44

Only a matter of time for an AI "tea money" app

The way AI is learning, at an exponential rate, the time scale could be very short indeed. Some researchers believe their latest versions are so smart that they are actually concealing how smart they are.