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Figures

The period totals and the cumulative figures are the Customs Department's, as reported. The 5.8 million baht is a valuation and is not stored.

Nationalities

The article names India, China and the United Kingdom as the three largest nationality groups among those arrested, and also mentions Canadian, Spanish and Portuguese nationals. These are nationalities of those arrested and not destinations, so no route is recorded.

Policy link

The article attributes to the Customs statement an instruction by the Prime Minister, after the Narcotics Control Board meeting of 22 October 2026, to check the types of goods exported and carry out random inspections.

Dating

Nation Thailand published the article on 26 October 2026. The stored date, 24 October 2026, is the date of the Customs statement.

Sources

This news item rests on Nation Thailand alone. It cites the Customs Department's statement of 24 October.

These notes were recorded when the news item was prepared. Éloise 19:50, 28 October 2026 (+07)