Thailand: Major anti-drug operations in Bangkok May 3

Event

Police forces launched a series of drug raids on 13 locations in Bangkok and surrounding areas at 05:00 (local time) on Wednesday, May 3. The raids involved commandos from the special operations unit of the Crime Suppression Division (CSD), police forces from the Narcotics Suppression Bureau (NSB), the Thai Police K9 unit, and soldiers. The targets were mainly located in Lat Krabang, Bung Kum, and Prawet districts of Bangkok. Further details on the outcome of the raids are not yet available.

Context

The operation is aimed at curbing the spread of drugs, crime, and other criminal activities.

Advice

As a reminder, penalties for the possession, distribution, or manufacture of drugs are severe in Thailand and can include the death penalty. Possession of even very small quantities can lead to imprisonment.