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Interior Ministry Orders 31 Border Provinces to Block Illegal Trade and Drugs

Interior Ministry Orders 31 Border Provinces to Block Illegal Trade and Drugs

Thairath•Politics•20d ago

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Interior Ministry Permanent Secretary directs intensive measures across 31 border provinces to combat illegal trade and narcotics.

  • •Interior Ministry Permanent Secretary Anpsons Sampantarat issued an urgent order to governors of 31 border provinces.
  • •The directive mandates four stringent measures to prevent the illegal export and import of goods and narcotics.
  • •The action is a response to ongoing concerns about smuggling impacting border security, the economy, and product standards.
  • •Governors are instructed to prosecute offenders without leniency and to increase public awareness and reporting.

Overview

  • •On May 6, 2026, Interior Ministry Permanent Secretary Anpsons Sampantarat issued an urgent order.
  • •Interior Ministry Permanent Secretary Anpsons Sampantarat stated that 'the government, under the leadership of Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, has a policy to promote border security free from all forms of threats.'
  • •Interior Ministry Permanent Secretary Anpsons Sampantarat ordered governors of 31 border provinces to implement four intensive measures.
  • •The measures are in response to persistent information about the smuggling of illegal goods and narcotics across Thai borders.
  • •The smuggling activities are reported to potentially affect border security, the economic system, and the control of import-export goods.
  • •The four measures include increased border patrols, strict legal action against offenders, public awareness campaigns, and continuous situation analysis.
  • •Interior Ministry Permanent Secretary Anpsons Sampantarat emphasized that 'if violations are found, legal prosecution will be carried out without exception.'
  • •Governors of 31 provinces bordering neighboring countries are to ensure strict enforcement and reporting.

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Key Quotes

Anpsons Sampantarat
"If violations are found, legal prosecution will be carried out without exception."
หากพบการกระทำผิดดำเนินคดีไม่มีละเว้น

Key Entities

Person

Interior Ministry Permanent Secretary(ปลัด มท.)
The official who issued an urgent order to governors of 31 border provinces to combat illegal trade and narcotics.
Governors of 31 border provinces(ผู้ว่าฯ 31 จว.ติดชายแดน)
The provincial leaders ordered to implement measures against illegal export/import of goods and narcotics.
Anpsons Sampantarat(นายอรรษิษฐ์ สัมพันธรัตน์)
The Interior Ministry Permanent Secretary issuing directives on border security.
Anutin Charnvirakul(นายอนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior whose policy on border security is being implemented.

Organization

Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️
The government ministry issuing the directive on border security measures.

Place

31 provinces bordering neighboring countries(31 จังหวัดชายแดนประเทศเพื่อนบ้าน)
The geographical areas where enhanced measures against illegal trade and narcotics are to be implemented.
Chiang Rai(เชียงราย)ℹ️
A border province in Thailand subject to the new security measures.
Chiang Mai(เชียงใหม่)ℹ️
A border province in Thailand subject to the new security measures.
Tak(ตาก)ℹ️
A border province in Thailand subject to the new security measures.
Kanchanaburi(กาญจนบุรี)ℹ️
A border province in Thailand subject to the new security measures.
Ratchaburi(ราชบุรี)ℹ️
A border province in Thailand subject to the new security measures.
Mae Hong Son(แม่ฮ่องสอน)ℹ️
A border province in Thailand subject to the new security measures.
Phetchaburi(เพชรบุรี)ℹ️
A border province in Thailand subject to the new security measures.
Prachuap Khiri Khan(ประจวบคีรีขันธ์)ℹ️
A border province in Thailand subject to the new security measures.
Chumphon(ชุมพร)ℹ️
A border province in Thailand subject to the new security measures.
Ranong(ระนอง)ℹ️
A border province in Thailand subject to the new security measures.
Phayao(พะเยา)ℹ️
A border province in Thailand subject to the new security measures.
Nan(น่าน)ℹ️
A border province in Thailand subject to the new security measures.
Uttaradit(อุตรดิตถ์)ℹ️
A border province in Thailand subject to the new security measures.
Phitsanulok(พิษณุโลก)ℹ️
A border province in Thailand subject to the new security measures.
Loei(เลย)ℹ️
A border province in Thailand subject to the new security measures.
Nong Khai(หนองคาย)ℹ️
A border province in Thailand subject to the new security measures.
Bueng Kan(บึงกาฬ)ℹ️
A border province in Thailand subject to the new security measures.
Nakhon Phanom(นครพนม)ℹ️
A border province in Thailand subject to the new security measures.
Mukdahan(มุกดาหาร)ℹ️
A border province in Thailand subject to the new security measures.
Amnat Charoen(อำนาจเจริญ)ℹ️
A border province in Thailand subject to the new security measures.
Ubon Ratchathani(อุบลราชธานี)ℹ️
A border province in Thailand subject to the new security measures.
Sisaket(ศรีสะเกษ)ℹ️
A border province in Thailand subject to the new security measures.
Buriram(บุรีรัมย์)ℹ️
A border province in Thailand subject to the new security measures.
Surin(สุรินทร์)ℹ️
A border province in Thailand subject to the new security measures.
Sa Kaeo(สระแก้ว)ℹ️
A border province in Thailand subject to the new security measures.
Chanthaburi(จันทบุรี)ℹ️
A border province in Thailand subject to the new security measures.
Trat(ตราด)ℹ️
A border province in Thailand subject to the new security measures.
Satun(สตูล)ℹ️
A border province in Thailand subject to the new security measures.
Songkhla(สงขลา)ℹ️
A border province in Thailand subject to the new security measures.
Yala(ยะลา)ℹ️
A border province in Thailand subject to the new security measures.
Narathiwat(นราธิวาส)ℹ️
A border province in Thailand subject to the new security measures.

Policy

Border security(ความมั่นคงชายแดน)
The overarching policy objective driving the implementation of enhanced measures.