Thai authorities have announced that a Thai delegation and officials from Myanmar’s Ministry of Home Affairs held discussions aimed at accelerating efforts to address the drug problem and strengthening crackdowns on drug production sites.

The Thai delegation, led by former General Paiboon Khumchaya, visited Myanmar on July 25 and met with officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

According to reports, the delegation included former General Paiboon Khumchaya, Thailand’s Minister of Justice, the Deputy Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, senior officials from the Narcotics Suppression Bureau, and representatives from the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB).

The Thai side stated that the delegation met in Naypyidaw on the morning of July 25 with Myanmar’s Minister of Home Affairs Lieutenant General Nyunt Win Swe, Deputy Minister Major General Min Thu, Police Lieutenant General Myo Min Htike, and officials from Myanmar’s anti-narcotics agencies.

In the afternoon, the Thai delegation also met with U Soe Win, Chairman of the Union Advisory Council, and other council members.

During the discussions, Thailand requested Myanmar’s cooperation in locating and arresting major Thai drug fugitives believed to be hiding in Myanmar. Thailand also asked Myanmar to inspect whether chemical precursors exported from Thailand that could be used in drug production were being properly utilized in industrial activities and to prevent the illegal transportation of such chemicals through border routes for narcotics manufacturing purposes.

According to the Thai statement, Myanmar expressed its willingness to cooperate with Thailand’s proposals. Myanmar also requested Thailand’s assistance in enhancing the knowledge and operational capabilities of Myanmar officials involved in anti-narcotics efforts.

Myanmar further requested support in the form of drug-testing equipment that meets international standards. Following the meeting, both sides reportedly agreed to appoint coordinators to facilitate information sharing, coordination, and close monitoring of anti-drug operations.

As of now, the Myanmar government has not issued any official statement regarding the discussions.