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Flight attendant heroin case damages Thailand’s reputation, Anutin says
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A Thai Airways flight attendant’s arrest in Australia over alleged heroin smuggling has damaged Thailand’s reputation and could affect the country’s ambitions to become an aviation hub, Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said.
Key facts
- Anutin has ordered an urgent meeting of all relevant anti-narcotics agencies and Airports of Thailand (AOT) tomorrow, July 3.
- A Thai Airways flight attendant’s arrest in Australia over alleged heroin smuggling has damaged Thailand’s reputation and could affect the country’s ambitions to become an aviation hub, Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin
- The order was issued from France following the arrest of a 26 year old Thai Airways cabin crew member by Australian police on June 25 over allegations of attempting to smuggle heroin concealed in her luggage.
- According to reports, Anutin expressed strong dissatisfaction over the incident, saying it had tarnished Thailand’s international image at a time when the government is pushing to establish the country as an aviation hub and secure
Summary
Anutin has ordered an urgent meeting of all relevant anti-narcotics agencies and Airports of Thailand (AOT) tomorrow, July 3.
The order was issued from France following the arrest of a 26 year old Thai Airways cabin crew member by Australian police on June 25 over allegations of attempting to smuggle heroin concealed in her luggage.