Ruttaphol revealed that the ONCB sent a team to investigate a female air hostess in Phayao. The condo search found that a man delivered a package on 22 June 2026, but no money trail or illegal items were found. The husband admitted his wife took courier jobs as extra income. Meanwhile, Thai police are hastening to gather more evidence to send to Australia.
On 30 June 2026, Police Lieutenant General Ruttaphol Naowarat, Minister of Justice, spoke about the case of an air hostess accused by Australian police of drug trafficking to Australia. He said the ONCB inspected the suspect's room and met with her husband. They searched for evidence including CCTV footage and found that on 22 June 2026, a man delivered items to the condo. No illegal items were found in the residence. The suspect's husband admitted she took courier jobs for extra income. Financial checks revealed no abnormalities or large sums in her accounts. The ONCB is now interviewing the suspect's mother in Phayao. If there are updates, the media will be informed. Regarding the elephant bags the suspect carried, there were reportedly 12 bags, but 2 were suspicious. Drug traffickers tend to hide their activities to evade Thai authorities.
When asked if it is confirmed that the suspect knew about smuggling heroin, Police Lieutenant General Ruttaphol said fairness must be given to the suspect. Although she was arrested with evidence, Thai investigations must consider other evidence. Initial inquiries indicate the suspect would receive payment only after the goods reached their destination. After arrest, Australian police allowed her to speak only with her mother.
Thus, Thai police currently lack detailed information, and Australian authorities have not provided feedback. Going forward, Thai authorities will collect evidence domestically to send to Australian police to assist their case.
Regarding future measures to instruct the airport authority or Ministry of Transport since illegal goods were allowed to leave the country unchecked, Police Lieutenant General Ruttaphol said the airport had previously acknowledged certain limitations. These weaknesses need to be addressed to resolve the problem.