Thai & Malaysian Police Strengthen Cross-Border Cooperation

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Police leaders from Thailand and Malaysia have reaffirmed their commitment to tackling transnational crime through strengthened cooperation at a high-level bilateral meeting.

Pol. Lt. Gen. Samran Nualma, Assistant Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, headed the Thai delegation to the 28th Malaysia-Thailand Senior Police Officers’ Conference, held at the Geo Resort and Hotel in Pahang, Malaysia. He was joined by Pol. Maj. Gen. Wara Wetchaphinan, Deputy Commander of Provincial Police Region 9, Pol. Maj. Gen. Maitree Santayakul, Narathiwat Provincial Police Commander and 22 other Thai officers.

On the Malaysian side, the delegation was led by Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ayob Khan, accompanied by senior Malaysian police officials.

The four-day meeting, which ran from 18–21 August, served as a platform to review past cooperation, share operational experiences and establish more effective joint strategies to combat increasingly complex cross-border criminal networks.

Pol. Lt. Gen. Samran stressed the mutual trust and determination between the two nations, noting that discussions had produced practical proposals to strengthen joint law enforcement. “Both sides are committed to enhancing cooperation in tackling transnational crime. The outcomes of this meeting will translate into concrete action, reinforcing the strong ties between Thai and Malaysian police,” he said.

The two forces also signed a memorandum of understanding, setting out joint strategies for preventing and suppressing all forms of crime and security threats that affect both nations.

Officials emphasised that closer cooperation will not only bolster law enforcement but also contribute to peace, stability, and security for citizens of both Thailand and Malaysia.

  Adapted by Asean Now from Naewna 2025-08-22