AOT & K-9 Boost Suvarnabhumi Airport Security Against Drug Smuggling

Thansettakij•Economy•10d ago

Reader Briefing

Suvarnabhumi Airport bolsters security against drug smuggling through enhanced K-9 unit operations and inter-agency collaboration.

•AOT is implementing new security measures at Suvarnabhumi Airport, including K-9 units, to combat drug smuggling.
•A joint meeting on July 3, 2026, chaired by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, discussed these enhanced security protocols.
•Collaboration with customs, police, and other security agencies is key to improving baggage screening and interdiction efforts.

Overview

•The Board of Narcotics Control meeting was held on July 3, 2026.
•AOT is implementing measures to control and interdict the smuggling of illicit drugs out of the country.
•AOT is enhancing security at Suvarnabhumi Airport by integrating K-9 units.
•K-9 police dogs are being deployed to randomly inspect crew and passenger baggage, and at international departure screening points.
•AOT is coordinating with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand, Customs Department, Immigration Bureau, Royal Thai Police, and ONCB.
•Suvarnabhumi Airport is the country's main international gateway, necessitating enhanced security.
•To prevent Thailand from being used as a transit route for illicit drugs to third countries.
•Continued reinforcement of security measures to meet international standards.

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Key Quotes

นางสาวปวีณา จริยฐิติพงศ์

"AOT has implemented measures to control and interdict the smuggling of illicit drugs out of the country."

AOT ได้ดำเนินการตามมาตรการในการควบคุมและสกัดกั้นมิให้มีการลักลอบขนยาเสพติดออกนอกประเทศ

Key Entities

Organization

Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited(AOT)ℹ️

Operator of Suvarnabhumi Airport, implementing enhanced security measures.

K-9 Units (Dogs)(K-9)

Specialized police dogs used for drug detection at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Narcotics Control Board(คณะกรรมการป้องกันและปราบปรามยาเสพติด)

The body that held a meeting where AOT presented its drug interdiction measures.

Customs Department(กรมศุลกากร)

An agency collaborating with AOT to enhance baggage screening and data sharing for security purposes.

Royal Thai Police(สำนักงานตำรวจแห่งชาติ)

A key partner in the drug interdiction efforts, providing K-9 units and operational support.

Police K-9 Unit of the Patrol and Special Operation Division, Metropolitan Police Bureau(กองกำกับการสุนัขตำรวจ กองบังคับการสายตรวจและปฏิบัติการพิเศษ กองบัญชาการตำรวจนครบาล)

The specific unit responsible for deploying K-9 dogs for drug detection operations at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand(สำนักงานการบินพลเรือนแห่งประเทศไทย)

A regulatory body with which AOT is coordinating to enhance aviation security.

Immigration Bureau(สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง)

An agency collaborating with AOT to improve security operations at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Office of the Narcotics Control Board(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการป้องกันและปราบปรามยาเสพติด)

An agency collaborating with AOT for drug interdiction efforts.

Place

Suvarnabhumi Airport(สนามบินสุวรรณภูมิ)ℹ️

The primary international airport in Thailand, where enhanced security measures against drug smuggling are being implemented.

Person

Ms. Paweena Jariyathitiphong(นางสาวปวีณา จริยฐิติพงศ์)

Director General of AOT, who commented on the implemented measures.

Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul(นายอนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, who chaired the meeting on narcotics control and prevention.

Timeline

July 3, 2026(3 กรกฎาคม 2026)

The date of the Narcotics Control Board meeting.

July 7, 2026(7 กรกฎาคม 2026)

The date from which K-9 units began their random inspections at Suvarnabhumi Airport.