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The Star
29-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Thai PM leads crackdown on drugs: 34 dealers arrested, assets worth 1.9 billion baht frozen
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Thursday (May 29) chaired a meeting to announce government policies and report progress on drug suppression efforts. She was joined by Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, Justice Minister Pol Col Tawee Sodsong, and National Police Chief Pol Gen Kitrat Phanphet. Over the past two months (April 1 to present), following the launch of the Seal-Stop-Safe operation by the Narcotics Suppression Bureau, authorities have raided, arrested, and seized assets from major drug networks in over 31 cases, arresting 34 suspects. Confiscations included 29.93 million methamphetamine pills, 126 kilogrammes of heroin, and 4,443 kilogrammes of crystal meth (ice) and ketamine. Assets frozen totalled 1.9 billion baht. The proactive campaign includes: Northern border interception: 10 cases, 17 suspects, seizing over 29.93 million meth pills, 70 kg heroin, 2,476 kg ice and ketamine. Northeastern border interception: 2 cases, 8 suspects, 697 kg ice seized. Southern region prevention of drug trafficking to third countries: 4 cases, 9 suspects, 1,132 kg ice seized. Suvarnabhumi Airport interdiction under AITF programme: 15 cases, seizures include 137.68 kg ice and 57.26 kg heroin destined for Australia, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and Guinea. National Police Chief Pol Gen Kitrat Phanphet stated that since the government launched the Seal-Stop-Safe operation on February 1, 2025, the Royal Thai Police (RTP) have intensified efforts to intercept and raid major drug trafficking networks, catching them off guard and decisively dismantling drug hubs and routes. In addition to arrests, police have confiscated luxury cars, houses, cash, gold jewelry, and other assets hidden through complex methods — none have escaped seizure. The operation aligns with government policy emphasising not only arresting offenders but also tracking financial routes, seizing assets, and prosecuting to the fullest extent under the law without exception. Compared to the same period in 2024, arrests and asset seizures have increased across all dimensions, said Kitrat. RTP Performance Report for Fiscal Year 2025 (7 months): Raids on 25,745 targets, disrupting 6,549 networks, arresting 34,563 petty drug dealers, seizing 152 million meth pills, 13,335 kg ice, 1,798 firearms, 4 bombs, and 2.795 billion baht in assets. Nationwide drug-related prosecutions totalled 158,832 cases involving 157,881 suspects, with 3,899 arrested under warrants. Cases included 2,338 conspiracy charges and 181 money laundering charges. Confiscated drugs included 645.93 million meth pills, 34,223 kg ice, 938 kg heroin, 4,471 kg ketamine, and 271,329 ecstasy pills. Assets seized from drug traffickers amounted to 8.064 billion baht. - The Nation/ANN
Daily Express
26-04-2025
- Daily Express
Six Thai police officers killed in plane crash during drill
Published on: Saturday, April 26, 2025 Published on: Sat, Apr 26, 2025 By: AFP Text Size: The wreckage of a plane crash that killed six Thai police officers in the sea off the coast of Prachuap Khiri Khan province. BANGKOK: Six Thai police officers were killed when a small plane crashed into the sea during a parachute training drill near a resort town on Friday, police said. The crash occurred around 8:00 am (0100GMT) off the coast of Prachuap Khiri Khan province south of Bangkok. Police spokesperson Archayon Kraithong said five of the six officers on board were killed at the scene. The sixth died later in hospital, according to a Royal Thai Police statement on Facebook. Authorities are examining the aircraft's black box data recorder to determine the cause of the crash. Thai media reported the aircraft went down about 100 metres from the shore in Cha-am district, a popular weekend getaway around 130 kilometres (80 miles) southwest of the capital. Footage shared on social media showed the plane spiralling before plunging into the sea, with people wading through chest-deep water to reach the site. Police chief Kitrat Phanphet pledged a full investigation. 'The Royal Thai Police express their deepest condolences to the brave officers who lost their lives,' the statement said. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Yahoo
6 Police Officers Dead in Beach Plane Crash
Six police officers tragically died Friday morning after a propeller plane they were riding plunged into the ocean in Thailand. According to The Associated Press, the plane was performing a test flight to prepare parachute training. It's unclear what led to the crash, but the apparent Viking DHC-6 Twin Otter plane suddenly plunged to the Hua Hin beach waters, killing all six police officers onboard. Five of the six officers were pronounced dead at the scene and the pilot, also a police officer, later died at a hospital. The plane appeared to break in half as a result of the crash. Witness video shows the harrowing moment when the plane plunged. The video cuts before the plane makes impact some 330 feet offshore. According to Royal Thai Police spokesperson Archayon Kraithong, the crash occurred around 8 a.m. Officials are still investigating the crash and are gathering evidence from the plane's black crash reportedly occurred near a luxury hotel and near the Hua Hin Airport. "The families of the victims will be closely supported and funeral arrangements will be made for them," National Police Chief Kitrat Phanphet told The Associated Press. "I have ordered a detailed investigation into the cause of the crash." The Royal Thai Police paid tribute to the fallen officers in an emotional Facebook post.
BBC News
25-04-2025
- BBC News
Thailand plane crash kills six police officers
Six police officers have been killed in Thailand after their plane crashed into the sea during a test flight for parachute training, police have small plane was seen crashing into the water at around 08:00 local time (01:00 GMT) on Friday in the Cha-am district, a coastal resort area some 130km (80 miles) southwest of Thai Police said in a statement on Facebook that five of the officers died at the scene, with a sixth later dying in are examining the aircraft's black box data recorder to determine the cause of the crash. Local media said that the aircraft hit the water around 100 metres from the shore, while footage shared online showed people wading into the sea to reach the crash officers who died were three pilots, one engineer and two mechanics, police confirmed."The Royal Thai Police express their deepest condolences to the brave officers who lost their lives," a statement chief Kitrat Phanphet, who visited the scene alongside other officials, said initial investigations showed the plane was heading towards houses but its pilots managed to manoeuvre it towards the sea, avoiding any further from later on Friday showed the plane wreckage lying part-submerged in shallow water.
CNA
25-04-2025
- CNA
Six Thai police officers killed in plane crash during drill
BANGKOK: Six Thai police officers were killed when a small plane crashed into the sea during a parachute training drill near a resort town on Friday (Apr 25), police said. The crash occurred around 8am (9am, Singapore time) off the coast of Prachuap Khiri Khan province south of Bangkok. Police spokesperson Archayon Kraithong said five of the six officers on board were killed at the scene. The sixth died later in hospital, according to a Royal Thai Police statement on Facebook. Authorities are examining the aircraft's black box data recorder to determine the cause of the crash. Thai media reported the aircraft went down about 100m from the shore in Cha-am district, a popular weekend getaway around 130km southwest of the capital. Footage shared on social media showed the plane spiralling before plunging into the sea, with people wading through chest-deep water to reach the site. Police chief Kitrat Phanphet pledged a full investigation. "The Royal Thai Police express their deepest condolences to the brave officers who lost their lives," the statement said. Thailand plane air crash
