The government spokesperson revealed the outcomes of the Narcotics Control Board meeting, which included enhanced screening of passengers and crew, strict enforcement against smuggling, data integration across multiple agencies, and approval of a comprehensive drug suppression operation to address issues concretely across seven key areas.
At 17:30 on 3 July 2026, Ms. Ratchada Thanadirek, spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister, disclosed the results of the 2/2026 meeting of the Narcotics Control Board. The meeting acknowledged measures to control and prevent drug trafficking overseas. The Airports Authority, in cooperation with Customs and the Royal Thai Police, , will enhance and upgrade the screening of passengers’ and cargo’s outbound baggage using X-ray and K9 scent detection. The Airports Authority will strictly and seriously improve crew baggage inspections. Meanwhile, the Civil Aviation Authority, Thai Airways, and other airlines will enforce strict regulations prohibiting crew members from carrying items on behalf of others. Violators face severe disciplinary action, including revocation of professional licenses.
Simultaneously, the meeting approved the Customs Department’s draft Prime Ministerial order to establish a passenger data unit aimed at enhancing the exchange of passenger information internationally. The Civil Aviation Authority will upgrade personnel skills for inspecting passengers’ and crew’s baggage and will implement a data linkage system among Customs, the Airports Authority, and relevant agencies to manage information efficiently.
Additionally, the meeting approved the principles of the drug suppression operation, which align with the government’s policy statement and the Prime Minister’s directives to combat all forms of drug trafficking. All agencies are tasked to develop coordinated operational plans at district, provincial, ministry, and related agency levels to drive practical drug problem solutions covering seven areas. These areas include strengthening international cooperation, enhancing border security, cracking down on trafficking networks and corrupt officials, reducing public harm, addressing psychiatric patients affected by drugs, implementing the "One District, Ten Treatments" policy, and building a safe society.
