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Thai authorities have detained three Malaysian nationals in Hat Yai following the discovery of 87 kilograms of methamphetamine concealed in their luggage during a train journey from Bangkok, in what represents a significant drug trafficking interdiction.
Authorities have apprehended a Thai national attempting to smuggle fresh produce valued at RM8,000 through an unauthorized crossing point in Kelantan's riverside community near the Thai border.
Border authorities detained a 19-year-old Thai national and his 14-year-old Malaysian sister during an illegal crossing attempt at Rantau Panjang. The siblings were apprehended at an unregistered jetty in a continuing crackdown on undocumented border movements.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged to complete missing transport infrastructure connecting Malaysia to Thailand, China and Russia, strengthening regional trade and economic cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is visiting Malaysia this week for a two-day official trip to strengthen bilateral relations and inaugurate new border infrastructure with counterpart Anwar Ibrahim.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will undertake a two-day official visit to Malaysia from July 9, timed with the opening of the new permanent Sadao border checkpoint on July 11, aimed at enhancing bilateral trade, investment and tourism cooperation.
Malaysia is intensifying border security measures following a bomb blast in Tak Bai, Narathiwat that injured two Malaysian holidaymakers. Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari says all enforcement agencies will strengthen controls while maintaining cooperation with Thai authorities.