The Narcotics Suppression Bureau (NSB) issues a legal warning to couriers: accepting items carelessly may constitute a legal offense without one realizing, risking up to 15 years in prison and a fine of 1.5 million baht.
On 2 Jul 2026 GMT+7, at the Narcotics Suppression Bureau headquarters, Pol. Lt. Gen. Achayon Kraithong, NSB Commissioner, revealed a warning out of concern for citizens and tourists who accept or carry items across international borders.
He warned that they could become victims of criminal groups or networks that secretly conceal illegal items in luggage, causing the courier to unknowingly become a suspect and face prosecution.
The NSB Commissioner stated that drug traffickers and illegal smuggling networks often hire or ask ordinary people to carry items across borders, claiming these are personal belongings, gifts, or ordinary parcels, while the contents may hide drugs, prohibited goods, or items requiring legal permits.
He urged the public to exercise greater caution by not accepting or carrying items from strangers, and even from acquaintances if the contents cannot be clearly verified, especially when transporting goods in and out of the country, which carries the risk of unintentional legal violations.
Pol. Lt. Gen. Achayon added that those who accept or carry items without thorough inspection may be held legally responsible, even if they claim ignorance that the items are illegal, particularly if drugs or prohibited goods are found concealed within their belongings.
He advised citizens and tourists to carefully check their luggage and belongings before traveling, not to accept bags, parcels, or items from strangers, and to avoid carrying items across borders without knowing their origin or contents, in order to prevent falling victim to criminal networks and avoid unknowingly committing legal offenses.