Bangkok takes action against misbehaving ‘Pokémon Go’ players

There’s now a special police squad in Thailand that are specifically on the lookout for rule-breaking Pokémon Go players—and no we’re not talking about breaking the rules of the game, more like causing things like road accidents. And Bangkok Pokémon Go players are being blamed from an increase of these accidents. That’s why Thailand authorities are doing something about it. According to Bangkok’s police chief Sanit Mahathavorn says they have around 50 police officers described as “catchers of Pokémon catchers.” These officers will have smartphones with them and they’ll patrol 10 areas with busy traffic and are considered no-go zones for Pokémon Go players.

Those caught doing things like running while using a phone, hindering traffic while driving carelessly, and playing in an “inappropriate manner” will be fined up to 1,000 baht (about $30). The last one doesn’t point out what constitutes that kind of behaviour.

Source: CNET