PUBLISHED: 31 Jan 2025 at 04: 00
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra formally launched the anti-drug activity” Seal Stop Safe” tuesday, aiming to fight drug trafficking in 51 frontier towns across 14 regions.
The program, which will run from February to July, is anticipated to have significant positive effects on eradication of the drug problem in six weeks.
Ms. Paetongtarn emphasized the government’s dedication to drug prevention and control at the start event held at the Santimaitri Building at Government House.
” Our federal very emphasises its substance policy”, she said. ” Opioids have hindered the potential of so many people, and if we end this difficulty, the full potential of Thais may be restored”.
To improve border security and stop the flow of illegal drugs into the nation, the procedure involves 76 police facilities, which integrate military forces with other authorities.
Ms Paetongtarn assured that state aid, including welfare gains, may be provided to officers on the front lines.
Phumtham Wechayachai, Thailand’s deputy prime minister, emphasized the urgency of the situation, noting that there are numerous points of entry for pharmaceutical smuggling along the country’s borders.
Border officials are unable to handle every healthy crossing on their own. This activity strengthens our substance protection procedures, and if no significant improvement is observed within six weeks, greater protocols will be enforced”, said Mr Phumtham, who also serves as the defence secretary.
Authorities will work closely with defense troops, according to National Police Chief Kittharath Punpetch, and establish gates in troubled areas.
Gen Phana Khlaeoplotthuk, the army’s chief of staff, detailed the government’s role, revealing plans to increase boundary patrols, increase the number of gates in those places, and use advanced surveillance equipment like drones and compact X-ray scanners.