BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra presided over a key anti-drug briefing at the Narcotics Suppression Bureau headquarters in Lak Si District, Bangkok on May 29. The meeting was held to present the results of the government’s “Seal Stop Safe” policy, an integrated drug suppression strategy implemented over the past two months (April–May 2025).
Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, Justice Minister Pol. Col. Tawee Sodsong, National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Kitirat Phanphet, ONCB Secretary-General Pol. Lt. Gen. Panurat Lakboon, and other relevant officials attended the session.
Deputy Government Spokesman Karom Polpornklang reported that the Prime Minister visited exhibitions showcasing drug suppression operations and observed confiscated narcotics and assets. She also viewed a summary video and listened to detailed reports from national police forces.
In her address, the Prime Minister emphasized that since launching the “Seal Stop Safe” operation in February, the strategy has produced tangible and measurable results thanks to cross-agency collaboration. She compared the campaign to past successful efforts during the Thai Rak Thai government, while noting that current challenges differ due to increased foreign-based production and more advanced smuggling networks.
She commended the police and related agencies for their aggressive and sustained actions in seizing large quantities of narcotics. She also stated the government remains fully committed to continuing the crackdown, which she considers crucial to Thailand’s long-term development and national stability.
“Drugs are a major obstacle to the country’s development. They destroy our youth, tear apart families, and cause irreparable losses. At the same time, society must be open to giving former offenders a second chance. The government is ready to support rehabilitation programs that allow individuals to reintegrate with dignity,” she stated.
The Prime Minister expressed appreciation to the police, particularly the Narcotics Suppression Bureau, for their diligent operations across land, sea, and air. She also called on the public to support these high-risk missions and pledged that the government would continue to provide technology, funding, and legal mechanisms to ensure sustainable and just anti-drug efforts.
Key Results from the Past Two Months (April–May 2025):
-Major drug networks dismantled: 31 cases, 34 suspects arrested.
-Drugs seized: 29.93 million meth pills, 126 kg heroin, 4,443 kg of crystal meth and ketamine.
-Assets seized/frozen: 1.9 billion baht.
Four Strategic Interdiction Zones:
- Northern border: 10 cases, 17 suspects, seizures included 29.93 million meth pills, 70 kg heroin, 2,476 kg crystal meth and ketamine.
- Northeastern border: 2 cases, 8 suspects, 697 kg crystal meth seized.
- Southern region (to prevent smuggling to third countries): 4 cases, 9 suspects, 1,132 kg crystal meth.
- Airport interceptions (Suvarnabhumi): 15 cases targeting Australia, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and Guinea—seized 137.68 kg crystal meth and 57.26 kg heroin under the AITF program. (PRD)
