"Koban" community police box taking root in Bangkok

"Koban" community police box taking root in Bangkok

Tourists ask questions at a "koban" police box around the popular Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok in May 2015. The police boxes, modeled after Japan's unique community-based "koban" system, have started to take root and are playing an important role in helping residents and tourists in the country. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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