Govt Seizes B9Bn Assets, Busts 139 Drug Networks in 6 Months

MGR Online•Politics•23d ago

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Thailand's government reports significant success in its drug suppression efforts over the last six months, confiscating substantial assets, and dismantling numerous drug networks.

•Over the past six months, the Thai government has busted 139 drug networks.
•Authorities seized over 796 million meth pills and approximately 25 tons of ice.
•Assets worth over 9.1 billion baht were confiscated and frozen.
•More than 79,000 drug users have entered treatment programs.
•Over 4.5 million youths have participated in preventive activities.

Overview

•In the first 6 months of the fiscal year 2026, the government conducted drug suppression operations.
•The government busted 139 large-scale drug networks, resulting in significant seizures.
•Over 796 million meth pills and approximately 25 tons of ice were seized, valued at over 9.1 billion baht.
•Over 79,000 drug users were brought into rehabilitation programs.
•More than 4.5 million youths participated in activities designed to build immunity against drug addiction.
•The resolution of the drug problem has been elevated to an urgent agenda for the government.
•The government has strengthened international cooperation, especially with Laos, leading to the arrest of over 40 targeted individuals.
•These actions aim to prevent drug addiction from taking hold in the long term.

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Key Quotes

Ratchada Thanadirek

"The resolution of the drug problem has been elevated to an urgent agenda for the government."

การแก้ไขปัญหายาเสพติดถูกยกระดับเป็นวาระเร่งด่วนของรัฐบาล

Key Entities

Organization

Government(รัฐบาล)

The governing body of Thailand, actively engaged in national drug suppression efforts.

ONCB Hotline 1386(สายด่วน ป.ป.ส. 1386)

The government hotline for public reporting and tips related to drug prevention and suppression.

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(นายอนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

The Prime Minister of Thailand, leading the government's urgent drug suppression agenda.

Ratchada Thanadirek(นางสาวรัชดา ธนาดิเรก)

Spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister, providing updates on government initiatives.

Place

Lao PDR(สปป. ลาว)ℹ️

A neighboring country with which Thailand cooperates on cross-border drug suppression efforts.