Bilateral cooperation/mechanism
Argentina
The Government of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Government of the Republic
of Argentina signed the Memorandum of Understanding on the Cooperation
in Narcotics Control and Psychotropic Substances on February 19, 1997,
in Bangkok.
Australia
For the past decades, the Australian Government provided
hundreds of training courses and international meetings for Thai officers
as well as intelligence equipments for Thai authorities. Outstanding contribution
was the assistance to ONCB computer project which is a long-term project
(1980-1993) at the value of AUS$ 17million. In addition,Australia has
appointed her drug liaison(s) to Thailand.
Belgium
Belgium has appointed her drug liaison(s) to Thailand.
Canada
Financial assistance was provided for Thai/Canada Highland Development Project during 1980-1983 and Sam Mun Highland Development Project (1987-1992) through UNFDAC (UNODC). Other assistances included vehicles and fellowships to observe narcotic law enforcement activities in Canada. In addition, Canada has appointed her drug liaison(s) to Thailand.
Cambodia
The Government of the Kingdom of Thailand and the
Government of the Kingdom of the Cambodia signed the Memorandum of Understanding
on the Cooperation in Narcotics Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Precursor
Chemicals Control on May 16, 1998, in Bangkok.
Thailand and Cambodia had shown a strong intention on
drug control operation by siegning the MOU on drug control between the
two countries. Consequently, the High Level Cambodia – Thailand
Drug Control Meeting was held in Cambodia during 14 – 17 December
1998. The meeting agreed on the following cooperation:
- High Level Bilateral
Drug Control Meeting
- Provincial Cross-Border
Drug Control Meeting
- Organized crime
- Drug analysis laboratory
- Airport interdiction
- Cannabis situation
- Preventive education
- Exchange of legal documents
- The follow-up of the implementation of these agreements
Central coordinating agency on drugs: The National Authority for Combating Drug (NACD)
Thailand-Cambodia Cross Border Cooperation
Furthermore, ONCB and NACD have agreed to extend Thai-Cambodian mutual cooperation on drugs control by launching the Thailand-Cambodia Meeting on Drug Law Enforcement Cooperation in 2005. Moreover, Cambodia – Thailand cooperation on drugs also comply under ASEAN and 1993 MOU (7-party) umbrellas.
China
The Government of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Government of the People's
Republic of China signed the Memorandum of Understanding on the Cooperation
in Narcotics Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Precursor Chemicals Control
on October 10, 2000, in Bangkok.
Thailand and China have appointed their drug liaisons to be stationed in their countries as diplomatic reciprocal.
Thailand-China Meeting on Drug Law Enforcement Cooperation
In addition, Thailand – China cooperation on drugs also comply under the following protocols:
- Thailand/Myanmar/Laos/China/India Cooperation on Drug Control
- 1993 MOU (7-party)
- ASEAN and China Cooperative Operations in Response to Dangerous Drugs (ACCORD)
Central coordinating agency on drugs: National Narcotics Control Commission (NNCC)
France
France had provided assistances on the Project on
Survey of Narcotics Plantations Using SPOT Data during 1987-1992. Moreover,
during 1983-1984, numbers of training and study visit fellowships in France
had been granted to Thai officers. Recently, Thailand received the support
from the French Government and the SPOT Image in establishing the Regional
Remote Sensing and GIS Training Centre in Chiang Mai. This will be the
Training Centre for neighbouring countries to learn the technology for
improving their own narcotic crop control programme. Thailand is ready
to share our experience and expertise in this field. In addition, France
has appointed her drug liaison(s) to Thailand.
Germany
For the past dacades, the Federal Republic of Germany
provided remarkable suppors and assistances to Thailand, such as:
- Thai-German Highland Development Project (1981 – 1994).
- Antenna System Project (1988)
- Barrier On Line System of the ONCB and the Royal Thai Police (1988)
- Integrated Pocket Area Development Project through UNDCP (1991-1994)
- Equipments and vehicles
- Training fellowship in Germany
In addition, Germany has appointed her drug liaison(s) to Thailand.
India
India-Thailand cooperation on drugs has been
compling under Thailand/Myanmar/Laos/China/India Cooperation.
Central coordinating agency on drugs: The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN)
Indonesia
Indonesia has appointed her drug liaison(s) to Thailand.
In addition, Indonesia – Thailand cooperation on drugs also comply
under ASEAN umbrella.
Central coordinating agency on drugs: Badan Koordinasi Narkoti Nasional
Israel
Israel has appointed her drug liaison(s) to Thailand.
Central coordinating agency on drugs: Anti Drug Authority (ADA)
Italy
The Comunita Incotro, an Italian non-profit organization,
provided assistance to establish the Comunita Incontro Centre for drug
addicts in 1991. The Italian Government also provided assistance for the
following projects through UNFDAC:
1. Development of Testing and Training
Centre (1986-1990)
2. Development of a Pilot Programme
for Vocational/Social Reintegration for Persons with Drug Abuse-Related
Problems (1987-1988)
In addition, Italy has appointed her drug liaison(s) to Thailand.
Japan
Thailand received the support from the Japanese Government
and the NPA for the initiation of the project on ‘Drug Analysis
and Identification’ and ‘Drug Profiling/Signature Analysis’.
The objective of the project is to develop and enhance the capability
of its forensic scientific laboratory in drug analysis with the expectation
to utilize it as an effective means to support drug law enforcement and
intelligence. The project was expanded to cover neighbouring countries
namely, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam under the Regional Project
on Capacity Building of Drug Analysis for Improvement of Drug Law Enforcement,
CLMV. Regional training courses and seminar were organized.
Moreover, Thailand received the fellowship from Japan International Cooperation
Agency to send officers to attend the Seminar on Drug Control Offences
in Tokyo and received the fellowship from Japan International Cooperation
of Welfare Services (JICWELS) to send an officer to attend the Study Programme
for Overseas Experts on Drug Abuse and Narcotics Control.
In addition, Japan has appointed her drug liaison(s) to Thailand.
Thai-Kazakh
MOU on drugs draftingThe MOU was firstly proposed by the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2000 to Thailand for consideration. Since both countries generally agreed that international cooperation is one of an important and effective instruments in combating narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, as well as precursors and essential chemicals and the practice also complies with the international narcotics control treaties, conventions, meeting, therefore, was convened with amicably atmosphere and came to conclusion of a common draft of the MOU. The meeting also expected the signing of the MOU by both countries soon.
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Korea
Korea has appointed her drug liaison(s) to Thailand.
Lao
PDR
The Government of the Kingdom of Thailand and the
Government of the Lao People's Democratic Republic signed the Memorandum
of Understanding on the Cooperation in Narcotics Drugs, Psychotropic Substances
and Precursor Chemicals Control on August 17, 2001, in Bangkok.
Thai – Laos Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre
Thailand-Lao PDR Cross Border Cooperation Mechanism
Thailand-Lao PDR Meeting on Drug Law Enforcement Cooperation
Besides, Thailand – Lao PDR cooperation on drugs also comply under Thailand/Myanmar/Lao PDR/China/India Cooperation on Drug Control, ASEAN and 1993 MOU (7-party) umbrellas.
Central coordinating agency on drugs: Lao National Commission for Drug Control and Supervision (LCDC)
Malaysia
In 1977, Pol.Gen. Pow Sarasin, (former) Secretary-General,
NCB, and Dato’ Abdul Raman Bin Ismail, (former) Commissioner of
Royal Malaysian Police, had settled the annual meeting on narcotics control
cooperation between Malaysia and Thailand will be held and taken turn
by each country once a year. Moreover, the Narcotics Department, Royal
Malaysia Police and the Office of the Narcotics Control Board of Thailand
may call upon the Working Group Meeting between their organizations occasionary
or whenever necessary arises.
Malaysia has appointed her drug liaison(s) to Thailand.
Central coordinating agency on drugs: National Anti-Drugs Agency (NADA)
Thailand-Malaysia Meeting on Narcotics Control Cooperation
Thailand-Malaysia Cross Border Cooperation Mechanism
Besides, Thailand – Malaysia cooperation on drugs also comply under ASEAN umbrella.
Myanmar
The Government of the Kingdom of Thailand and the
Government of the Union of Myanmar signed the Memorandum of Understanding
on the Cooperation in Narcotics Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Precursor
Chemicals Control on June 20, 2001, in Yangon.
Central coordinating agency on drugs: The Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control (CCDAC)
Thailand-Myanmar Cross Border Cooperation Mechanism
Thailand-Myanmar Technical & Economics Cooperation
Thailand-Myanmar Meeting on Drug Law Enforcement Cooperation
Besides, Thailand – Myanmar cooperation on drugs also comply under Thailand/Myanmar/Laos/China/India Cooperation on Drug Control, ASEAN and 1993 MOU (7-party) umbrellas.
The Netherlands
The Netherlands Government has provided financial
assistance to the project on Highland Coffee Research and Development
Centre since 1983. Other assistance included equipment and vehicles for
law enforcement.
Furthermore, the Naetherlands have appointed her drug liaison(s) to Thailand.
New Zealand
New Zealand has appointed her drug liaison(s) to
Thailand.
Nigeria
Nigeria has appointed her drug liaison(s) to Thailand.
Peru
The Government of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Government of the Republic
of Peru signed the Memorandum of Understanding on the Cooperation in Narcotics
Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Precursor Chemicals Control on June
4, 1999, in Lima.
Central coordinating agency on drugs: The National Commission for Development and Life without Drugs (DEVIDA)
Poland
The Government of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Government of the Republic
of Poland signed the Memorandum of Understanding on the Cooperation in
Narcotics Control on September 23, 1996, in Warsaw.
Thai-Russian MOU on drugs drafting
Mr. Vladimir V. Pronin, Consul of the Embassy of Russian Federation met Pol.Maj.Gen.Somchart Sawangnetr, Deputy Secretary-General of the Narcotics Control Board to discuss about the draft MOU between the Government of Thailand and Government of the Russian Federation on Cooperation in Combating Illicit Traffic in and Abuse of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances and Diversion of Precursor and Essential Chemical at the ONCB. The meeting was concluded with the fruitful recommendations and suggestions. Both sides agreed in principle that the MOU should be finalized as soon as possible since it would be a first good step for mutual cooperation in fighting against drug menace in the future.
Spain
Spain has appointed her drug liaison(s) to Thailand.
Sweden
International Organization of Good Templars (IOGT),
through UNFDAC (UNODC), provided financial support to Sam Mun Highland
Development Project. During 1988 – 1990, the United Swedish Foundation
provided assistance to establish a Therapeutic Community Approach Programme
at Thanyarak Hospital. Assistance was also provided for the Extended Pilot
Programme for Vocational/Social Reintegration (1988 - 1989) through UNFDAC.
In addition, Sweden has appointed her drug liaison(s) to Thailand.
Switzerland
Switzerland has appointed her drug liaison(s) to
Thailand since 2004.
Tajikistan
The Government of the Kingdom of Thailand and the
Government of the Republic of Tajikistan signed the Memorandum of Understanding
on the Cooperation in Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Precursor
Chemicals Control on August 9, 2005, in Bangkok. The MOU was signed during
the official visit of H.E. Mr. Emomali
Rahmonov, President of the Republic of Tajikistan to the Kingdom of Thailand,
August 8 – 12, 2005
UK has appointed her drug liaison(s) to Thailand since 1987. For the past decades, the UK had povided numbers of assistances to Thailand, such as, forensic laboratory equipments, audio-visual aids for training activities, establishment of studios, training and study programme fellowship in UK, intelligence equipments and etc..
USA
Most Thailand-USA cooperation on drug control has
been conducting in a good manner through US Government agencies attached
to the US Embassy in Bangkok over decades. They are:
NAS (Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Section)
Main cooperation with NAS:
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Narcotics Law Enforcement
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Narcotic Crops Control
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Demand Reduction
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Regional Narcotics Control Assistance
DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration)
Main cooperation with DEA:
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Intelligence exchange
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Joint operation
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Technical and commodity support
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Etc.
Vietnam
The Government of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Government
of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam signed the Memorandum of Understanding
on the Cooperation in Narcotics Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Precursor
Chemicals Control on October 7, 1998, in Bangkok.
Annually, numbers of study tour are arranged for Vietnamese officers in order to illustrate Thai narcotics control achievements and experiences as to broaden their knowledge and idea. Moreover, relationships between the two Kingdoms will be strengthen. Interpersonal relations among the two-country officers will be promoted.
Thailand - Vietnam Meeting on Drugs Control Cooperation
Besides, Thailand – Vietnam cooperation on drugs also comply under ASEAN and 1993 MOU (7-party) umbrellas.
Central coordinating agency on drugs: Standing Office for Drugs Control (SODC)