The Prime Minister inspected the Border Patrol Police, emphasizing prevention and suppression of drugs.

Government House, PM rushes to give policy to the Border Patrol Police Bureau, "Big To - Big Yong" welcome, emphasizes prevention and suppression of drugs along the border, thanks the Border Patrol Police for helping develop the economy and quality of life, recommends sending spouses to build relationships in the community - concerned about welfare, before walking to see the house, orders to speed up renovation and immediate reconstruction Prime Minister Settha Thavisin inspected the Border Patrol Police Headquarters. Upon arrival, the Prime Minister inspected the honor guard along with Pol. Gen. Torsak Sukvimol, the National Police Chief, and Pol. Lt. Gen. Yongkiat Manpranit, the Border Patrol Police Commissioner. The Prime Minister then paid homage to the monument of Pol. Gen. Pao Sriyanont and signed the visitor's book. Before the Prime Minister came up to the Wipulakorn meeting room to give policies on the occasion of inspecting the performance of the Border Patrol Police Bureau, he watched a video sum marizing the performance of the Border Patrol Police Bureau in various areas, such as the organization of border defense forces in 2024, maintaining peace and order in areas with security problems, including suppressing 6 types of crimes, helping victims, developing and helping the people, security, and responding to royal initiative projects, etc. The Prime Minister stated his policy that he was very pleased to visit the Border Patrol Police Headquarters and listen to the presentation of the continuous missions of the Border Patrol Police. The dimensions of the Border Patrol Police's work are many, including border protection for the security of the country, which is considered to be performing very well. Another matter is development, which was found to have developed in many areas, such as the masses, schools, and volunteers. There are many schools along the border and it is the great kindness of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn to support and push this issue. At present, there are sensi tive issues regarding international geopolitics, such as issues related to Myanmar, including illegal immigration or immigrants. We take care of them according to the principles of human rights. The Prime Minister also said that there are many things that are being worked on together with the Customs Department, which is responsible for the smuggled goods that come in. This is another dimension that needs to be expanded to make everyone sitting in this room proud that the country's economy is improving. It is not just the Border Patrol Police alone, but the Customs Department and the military also help intercept smuggled goods, such as the rubber issue, where there is coordination between the various sectors involved, which has led to the price of rubber increasing from 3 kilograms for 100 baht to 100 baht per kilogram in the past. While taking care of the three southern border provinces is another chronic problem, we are trying to take care of the security and safety of our people. The government has a dut y to go down and stimulate the economy in the three southern border provinces to be better, which reduces the tasks of the Border Patrol Police. However, we do not forget about security, which is another issue that we give importance to. On August 3, I will go down to the area with the Prime Minister of Malaysia to look at security, which must be taken care of alongside the economy, because I believe that if the people have an opinion that they are living well, the chances of finding things to cause unrest will be reduced. The Prime Minister also said that border patrol police officers in various areas have spouses. If you allow your spouses to participate in area development, volunteer to develop various areas or build relationships with villagers and the general public, it will make the work in the area, whether it is searching for clues or other work, better. But today, the reason I came and will travel to Udon Thani Province is about drugs, which is a very big problem. Because the cost of living is drugs , methamphetamine has flooded into the area in large quantities. I believe that those who work have sacrificed their time and risked all dangers to intercept drugs along the border to prevent them from entering the country. Because as we know, 90% come from abroad. This is considered a challenging job and requires cooperation with the ONCB and the Royal Thai Army. It is considered important to have integrated work that is complete and good. Because working together is important. Don't draw a line to completely solve the drug problem. At present, we have two pilot provinces: Nan and Roi Et. This is an important matter that must be completed by the end of the third quarter of this year. This will make the lives of our fellow citizens happy. The Prime Minister also said that regarding the welfare of care, he believed that everyone was concerned. He had emphasized to all commanders whether it was about safety, equipment and various tools that we would be able to give us an advantage against terrorists, which the government was ready to fully support. At the same time, he was also concerned about the housing. He was happy to help to give morale to the officers on duty. "Today, I would like to tell the media that the Border Patrol Police do not only provide protection, but also help develop and help improve the Thai economy. At present, the price of agricultural products has increased to a historical level for almost every type. I would like everyone to be proud of having a part in helping in this matter. It is not only about security, but there is one thing that we must do more, which is suppressing drugs in order to eliminate them completely," the Prime Minister said. After the policy was given, the Prime Minister went to follow up and inspect the housing of the Border Patrol Police officers, which was in a rather dilapidated, crowded, cramped and inadequate condition, and gave encouragement to the Border Patrol Police personnel at the flats behind the Border Patrol Police Headquarters. The Prime Minister asked abo ut the welfare and living conditions of the civil servants and the creation of incentives, for which the government was ready to support the budget. The Prime Minister promised to take care of it and coordinate the improvement of the housing, confirming that it could be done immediately. As for the construction format, it will be discussed with the Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister and relevant parties because, from what I have seen, the housing is not likely to be sufficient, including parking space. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister asked about the operations of the Border Patrol Police schools that are not affiliated with the Ministry of Education. The Prime Minister asked them to create incentives, especially providing welfare to Border Patrol Police teachers. The reporter asked again whether the budget for the development of the Border Patrol Police School, including personnel, could be implemented immediately. The Prime Minister said that the Border Patrol Police School is not related to the Ministry of Education. The budget of the Royal Thai Police Office can be transferred to implement the project. In addition, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has placed great importance on education in the Border Patrol Police School. Currently, there are not enough classrooms, teachers, and the welfare of the Border Patrol Police teachers is not good. This is the source of the insufficient number of teachers. The Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister will be assigned to coordinate with relevant agencies. In addition, the Prime Minister is interested in asking about the operations of the Navut Somdejya Hospital, which is under the Police General Hospital. The Prime Minister is ready to provide a budget for welfare for personnel in both the central and regional areas. After completing his mission at the Border Patrol Police Headquarters, the Prime Minister and his entourage departed from the 2nd Military Airport, Wing 6 (B.6), Don Mueang, Bangkok, to the 23rd Military Airport, Mak K haeng Subdistrict, Mueang Udon Thani District, Udon Thani Province, to preside over the opening ceremony of the Community Power Activity to Fight Drug Abuse in Honor of His Majesty the King on the Auspicious Occasion of His Majesty's 6th Cycle Birthday Anniversary on July 28, 2024. Source: Thai News Agency