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Suvanarat School in Phuket conducted the project "Little Detectives"
3 Aug 2026
Suvanarat School on Phuket organized the project "Little Detectives", teaming up with "Yellow Jazz Musicians" to combat cyber threats and drugs.
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Thai cabin staff point to a schematic network of drug smuggling.
20 Jul 2026
Thai cabin workers indicate the presence of a schematic network for smuggling drugs. Be cautious when traveling through Thai bus stations.
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The head of the Drug Enforcement Administration warned about the risks for couriers.
2 Jul 2026
The head of the Narcotics Control Bureau warned that blindly accepting parcels for storage could result in a prison sentence of up to 15 years and a fine of 1.5 million baht. He urged couriers to be…
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Chiang Mai police seized 2.
17 Jun 2026
During a nighttime checkpoint inspection in the Mae Ai district of Chiang Mai province, police eliminated a drug trafficker and seized 2.8 million methamphetamine pills. The incident occurred near…
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Thailand considers urgent railway crossing safety enhancements after the Makkasan tragedy; parliamentary committee…
28 May 2026
Following the tragedy in Makkasan, Thailand is considering an urgent strengthening of safety measures at railway crossings. After a high-profile accident in Bangkok, the parliamentary transport…
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Thailand to toughen penalties for drug-related repeat offenders
26 May 2026
House Speaker Sophon Saram stated the need to revise drug legislation. Repeat offenders involved with drugs will face imprisonment instead of rehabilitation.
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* Operator Control: Mandatory doping and drug testing is introduced for all who are at the helm.
24 May 2026
NOVELTY from Pattaya! Your sea tours will become even safer! Authorities in Pattaya have taken important decisions for your water safety. The main goal is to increase tourists' trust and make the…
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In Thailand, smoking hookahs and vapes is equated with drug use.
24 May 2026
Thai law equates the smoking of hookahs, vapes, and other electronic nicotine delivery systems, other than cigarettes, to the use of narcotic substances. Violators face a large fine and/or…
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Train and bus collision in Maccasan: eight dead, 32 injured
23 May 2026
A fatal train-bus collision occurred at a railway crossing in Makkasan, Bangkok, resulting in eight deaths and 32 injuries. The incident highlighted serious safety issues at Thailand's railway…
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Thailand wants to strengthen safety at railway crossings after the tragedy in Makassar.
21 May 2026
Following the tragedy in Makkasan, Thailand wants to strengthen safety at railway crossings Following the high-profile accident in the Makkasan district of Bangkok, Thai authorities have begun…
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The parliamentary transport committee held an emergency meeting with representatives from the railway, police, and…
21 May 2026
After the tragedy in Mae Kasa, Thailand wants to increase safety at railway crossings After the resonant accident in the Mae Kasa area in Bangkok, the Thai authorities began discussing urgent…
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Preliminary investigation revealed that the freight train engineer may have been under the influence of narcotics…
21 May 2026
Shocking Details of Fatal Crash in Bangkok A horrific accident at a railway crossing in the capital has claimed the lives of eight people. Around 30 people have suffered injuries of varying degrees…
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Along the Mekong River in northeastern Thailand, Thai border police seized 400 kg of methamphetamine.
7 Mar 2026
Thai border guards seized 400 kilograms of methamphetamine ("ice") after smugglers abandoned the drugs along the Mekong River. Rear Admiral Paraj Radhanajanpan reported that the value of the seized…
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Narcotics in Thailand: Legislation and Responsibility
4 Mar 2026
Thailand updated its narcotics legislation in 2021, softening penalties. Possession and use are still criminalized, but some forms of marijuana use for personal consumption are permitted.
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