Crime Thai Police Chief Orders Nationwide Drug Crackdown

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Picture courtesy of Daily News

 

The Royal Thai Police has embarked on an ambitious nationwide operation to eradicate drug trafficking with stern warnings for any local authorities who fail to comply. The initiative, led by Thailand's Police Chief Gen. Kittirat Phanphet, aims to clear communities of illegal substances, reinforcing the government’s "NO Drugs NO Dealers" policy.

 

This sweeping directive follows a recent policy laid out by Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, with the goal of achieving drug-free communities across the country within a three-month timeframe. The campaign officially launched during a strategic meeting at the Army Club in Bangkok on 17th July 2025.

 

Phased Strategy for Drug Eradication

 

The campaign is structured into three distinct phases spread over three months. The first phase, from 20th July to 1st August, focuses on conducting thorough community inspections. This involves gathering detailed intelligence on drug-related activities and swiftly apprehending dealers for prosecution or rehabilitation.

 

During the second phase, we will intensify enforcement efforts and conduct repeat inspections to make sure we have not overlooked any offenders. The public will be encouraged to participate actively by providing confidential tips, while community leaders, health workers, and religious figures are invited to draft agreements, known as "village constitutions," to prevent drug infiltration.

 

The final phase will concentrate on evaluating the operation’s effectiveness based on community satisfaction with drug management efforts. Areas successfully eliminating drug activities will be heralded as exemplary drug-free zones.

 

Accountability and Recognition

 

Throughout the operation, police performance will be closely tracked. Units that achieve notable success will receive praise and potential rewards, while units that neglect their responsibilities will face disciplinary measures. This accountability aims to ensure that all regions are committed to the campaign’s objectives.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Daily News 2025-07-22

 

 

 

[Purdey]

No one ever says they are going to find out why there is a demand for drugs and figure out how to lower demand.

[Yagoda]

Wonder how many will get shot trying to resist.

[ikke1959]

Same as all crackdowns... 3 days and it is over , back to normal.. Look at the latest helmet crackdown.. I have seen policemen driving around and a lot of people without an helmet, but the police officers just pretend they don't see them, it seems only roadblocks can be a problem for motorcyclists... so that is a Thai crackdown. instead of everybody without a helmet put aside an ticket them on every road.. 

This will not be different... I know that there is a man in our neighbourhood is caught several times for drugsdealing, but with an envelop he still continues....

[IvorBiggun2]

 There seems to be no deterrant.

[dinsdale]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The initiative, led by Thailand's Police Chief Gen. Kittirat Phanphet

and ordered by Thaksin.

[Lucky Bones]

Sigh. Thoxin reincarnated.🙃🙃

[motdaeng]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

reinforcing the government’s "NO Drugs NO Dealers" policy.

 

... a good and easy start would be to go after the corrupt police officers who are involved in drug deals ... 

[JimHuaHin]

Great idea.   Will police officers and other government officials involved in the drug trade be targeted also?

[DezLez]

3 hours ago, Yagoda said:

Wonder how many will get shot trying to resist.

Not enough!