Somsak" welcomed the Deputy Minister of Peace and Order of the Lao PDR to discuss ways to suppress drugs. Hoping to work together to solve problems in all dimensions, insisting that the Thai Prime Minister is serious about seizing assets. Follow up on 54 drug suspects with arrest warrants fleeing Laos
Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, Deputy Prime Minister along with Mr. Wichai Chaiyamongkol, Secretary-General of the Narcotics Control Board, Mr. Kittikorn Lohasunthorn, Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs Welcoming Maj. Gen. Khamking Puilamanivong Deputy Minister of Peace and Order and the head of the police department of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Brigadier General Sommai Phommachan, head of the Savannakhet Provincial Peacekeeping Command, Col. Inpong Chanthawongsa, secretary-general of the Office of the National Commission for Inspection and Control of Narcotics, and The group visited to express congratulations on the occasion of assuming the position of Deputy Prime Minister. and discuss government matters at the command building Government House
Mr. Somsak said he was pleased to meet the Cabinet from the Lao People's Democratic Republic. He accepted the position of Deputy Prime Minister. Responsible for overseeing the same work is the Ministry of Justice. that must solve the drug problem by ensuring that there will be coordination and support to solve the drug problem more clearly; at the same time, we must accept that Although the drug situation has improved But the tools are not yet complete. It is like a cow. In order to walk, it must have 4 legs. But in the past drug suppression, there was only one leg, which is the ONCB, which is like a young cow that is not yet strong. The other 3 legs are the police, AMLO. And the Revenue Department still doesn't understand the new law regarding seizure of assets. But now there is a better understanding of the new law. together with the Prime Minister Understands the problem solving method, so takes care of the remaining 3 legs. Which I consider to be the right decision. Because it will allow solving the drug problem to move forward with strong integration on all four legs.
“The problem today is that drugs are very cheap, just 50 satang per pill, and offenders make 400 times the profit. If we don't take it seriously, we won't succeed. But I confirm that This government, especially Prime Minister Settha Thavisin, is serious about repression. By seizing assets The past government never wrote anything about seizing assets. But the government clearly stated that must be driven If you follow this will definitely be successful As for gambling websites It is linked to the drug trade. who often launder money Therefore, we must turn to look at this matter as well. In addition, I would like to leave you with the matter of tracking down suspects in drug cases according to Thai arrest warrants who have fled to Laos, which has been found to have 54 arrest warrants. If they can be sent back to Thailand It will help expand the results to the seizure of many more assets,” Mr. Somsak said.
While Maj. Gen. Khamking said that he would like to congratulate Mr. Somsak on being appointed Deputy Prime Minister. This is an important and meaningful position. Thank you for giving the group the opportunity to visit. In the future, we will help each other drive the work forward. Especially solving the drug problem. which is considered a transnational crime problem Because when Mr. Somsak was Minister of Justice, they worked closely together. and helped the work of Laos until it was very successful. In addition, from discussions with Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, Minister of Justice, they had the same idea that will push the issue of drug problems to be an international agenda Because drugs are a big problem. At the same time, he also agreed on the 4-legged drive because it would strengthen those who suppress. He hopes that from now on, the ONCB of both countries will continue to work closely together.
Reporters reported that on this occasion, Mr. Somsak handed over a drug law code book to the Lao Cabinet. To be a tool for dealing with joint drug traffickers of both countries.
Source: Thai News Agency