The document discusses the private security industry in Thailand. It provides an overview of security services in the country, including those provided at US Army bases. It then discusses the situation of crime, politics, and economic crisis in Thailand. These include political conflicts between red and yellow shirt groups and an economic crisis brought on by issues like job layoffs and the H1N1 influenza pandemic. The document also covers safety in the workplace, the environment, and calls for more support from the government. It provides details on security guard roles and requirements in Thailand. Finally, it outlines the objectives of the APSA Thailand chapter in supporting its members.