Boat unit maintains peace and order along the Mekong River. Join hands with the Bo Kaeo District Military Headquarters Arrange joint Thai-Lao patrols along the Mekong River. Chiang Khong District area Chiang Rai Province On February 16, 2024, Rear Admiral Narin Khaocharoen, Commander of the Mekong River Peacekeeping Unit, assigned Captain Sarawut Thuenbun, Commander of the Mekong River Peacekeeping Unit, Chiang Rai District, to join Military Headquarters, Bo Kaeo Province, organized joint patrols along the Mekong River at the 4th Thai-Laos Friendship Bridge, Wiang Subdistrict, Chiang Khong District. Chiang Rai Province, with Lieutenant Colonel Panya Saengwichit, Deputy Head of the Peacekeeping Command, Bo Kaeo Province, as co-chairman of the Lao side. For this joint patrol along the Mekong River It is a route around the 4th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, Chiang Khong District, Chiang Rai Province, round trip distance of 5.6 kilometers. As for the arrangement of Thai naval forces, it consists of 2 speed boats patrolling the waterways, while in the Lao People's Democratic Republic Arrange 2 patrol boats to join the patrol. In addition to the above participation There are also other activities, including coordination meetings. Discussion and exchange of information on illegal activities, especially drug problems. which is the integration of Border Protection Force officials with the administrative department and the Office of the Narcotics Control Board in the area As well as developing relationships at all levels. The Navy places importance on maintaining security in border areas. and be strict in solving problems from illegal activities in the border areas of the two countries in order to prevent drugs. and illegal things along the Mekong River from the year 2024 until the present. There are statistics of seizures of various types of drugs, such as more than 16 million methamphetamine tablets, 1,153 kg. of ice, 48 kg. of heroin, and many other types of illegal substances. This cooperation with the Lao authoritie s It will promote effective prevention and suppression of illegal acts by both sides. which will create stability in the border areas and cooperation To solve the problem of illegal acts in the border areas of the two countries with correct and appropriate measures based on good relations with each other. As well as pushing for further cooperation in various fields. 313. Source: Thai News Agency