NAKHON RATCHASIMA, 7 August 2015 – Thailand and Laos signed an agreement on the joint crackdown of transnational drug-trafficking, during a bilateral meeting.
Justice Minister Paiboon Koomchaya represented Thailand at the 15th bilateral meeting in the northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima, during which the two countries discussed drug control measures, which is a key issue of concern.
The meeting, which involved ministers and senior officials from both nations, focused on the exchange of information on illicit activities across the border and additional cooperation on the matter.
Thailand agreed to provide financial aid and equipment to assist Laos in preventing and suppressing drug-trafficking, following the signing of a bilateral MOU.
Since October last year, over 200,000 drug-smuggling cases have been reported near the Golden Triangle. Around 240,000 suspects have been charged, with more than 77 million tablets of methamphetamine confiscated.
