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Customs Department Policy and Operations
The Customs Department remains committed to its vision and mission of safeguarding

society through an effective customs control system. Emphasis is placed on the development of
innovation and information technology to enhance risk management, inspection processes, and

systematic drug interdiction. The Department carries out its duties with dedication, striving to
become a modern customs organization that not only facilitates international trade but also plays
a vital role in protecting the nation and its people from narcotics threats-forming a fundamental

foundation for a safe, secure, and sustainable Thai society.
The Customs Department places great importance on integrated cooperation with both
domestic and international law enforcement agencies, including the Office of the Narcotics

Control Board (ONCB) and the Narcotics Suppression Bureau (NSB), which are key partners in
joint operations to intercept drug smuggling. In addition, the Department engages in international
collaboration with foreign agencies and organizations such as the Australian Border Force (ABF),

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and the Korea Customs Service (KCS), as well as international
organizations including the World Customs Organization (WCO) and the Regional Intelligence

Liaison Office for Asia-Pacific (RILO A/P). These partnerships facilitate the exchange of intelligence,
inspection techniques, and operational experience in drug interdiction at the international level.
In terms of personnel development, the Customs Department continuously provides training

programs for its officers, including specialized courses in inspection techniques, the use of
advanced technological tools, and risk analysis. These efforts aim to enhance competencies in line

with international standards and to prepare for increasingly sophisticated drug smuggling methods.
For Fiscal Year 2025, the Customs Department has further strengthened the capabilities of its
personnel and inspection systems, resulting in more effective operations. Drug seizures have been

consistently carried out across all channels-land, sea, and air. A total of 225 cases were seized,
representing an increase of 38.59% compared to the previous year. The most common detection
channel was international postal services, accounting for 69.78% of cases, an increase of 49.07%.

This was followed by land border checkpoints and air passengers, accounting for 16.67%. The
most frequently seized drug was methamphetamine (ice), with a total of 45 cases (20.0% of all
cases), and a combined weight exceeding 2,144.55 kilograms, reflecting an increase of 67.75%

from the previous year.

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