The Director of the Parliament Security Office refuted rumors that parliament police officers tested positive for illegal drugs. He clarified that drug tests found morphine in two officers—one with a medical certificate for painkiller use, the other taking medication for a chronic illness. Authorities are working to clarify the source.
At 15:30 on 22 May 2026 at the Parliament, Mr. Jets Anukoonphokarat, Director of the Parliament Security Office, revealed details about drug testing for parliament police officers, security officers, and vehicle staff, following a policy by Parliament President Mr. Sophon Sarum. One urine test initially showed a positive result. However, according to the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), the tests did not indicate methamphetamine use, commonly known as 'purple urine.' Instead, ONCB confirmed that morphine was detected in two individuals. One had a clear medical certificate for morphine-type painkiller use, while the other had no supporting documentation but was taking multiple medications for a chronic illness. The medications taken by the latter were submitted to ONCB for testing. The ONCB has coordinated with the Parliament Medical Office to determine the next steps, including whether more in-depth testing is needed.
“Currently, the officer in question continues to perform duties as usual because an initial investigation has been conducted, and no treatment has been ordered until a definite conclusion is reached. I want to emphasize that this is not a case of 'purple urine.' The ONCB confirmed that only morphine was detected, and we must clearly determine the origin of this finding,” he said.