Bangkok Post
PM warns drug networks
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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has admitted the arrest of a Thai Airways crew member in Australia on alleged drug-smuggling charges has damaged the nation's international reputation, declaring narcotics suppression a national agenda item.
Key facts
- Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has admitted the arrest of a Thai Airways crew member in Australia on alleged drug-smuggling charges has damaged the nation's international reputation, declaring narcotics suppression a national agenda
- Chairing a meeting of the National Narcotics Prevention and Suppression Committee on Friday, Mr Anutin said the government must tackle the drug trade at its source rather than continue merely arresting traffickers.
- Mr Anutin said he had worked closely with relevant agencies for almost 10 months and remained confident that no internal obstacles were undermining the government's anti-drug campaign.
- Thailand currently deploys two K9 detection dogs donated by Australia, with three more undergoing training
Summary
Chairing a meeting of the National Narcotics Prevention and Suppression Committee on Friday, Mr Anutin said the government must tackle the drug trade at its source rather than continue merely arresting traffickers.
"I want everyone to be assured that this issue will be treated as a national agenda. I have attached the highest priority to the issue and have held discussions with the military on how to dismantle drug trafficking networks at their source," he said.