PM Anuthins Vows Crackdown on Lawbreakers Nationwide
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul vowed a nationwide crackdown on scams, gambling, illegal entertainment, and drug trafficking, telling 1,200 local officials that tolerating lawbreakers in their jurisdictions is unacceptable.
At 10:00 a.m. on July 22, 2025, at Nong Nooch Tropical Garden in Chachoengsao Province, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul addressed approximately 1,200 local government officials, headmen, and community leaders. He pledged full government backing to crack down on scams, gambling dens, illegal entertainment venues, and drug trafficking networks. Anutin stated that officials cannot be considered true public servants if they tolerate lawbreaking, using a Thai expression to compare criminals operating in official jurisdictions to deliberately insulting government authority—something no one would accept.
The Prime Minister assured officials that taking firm action against criminals would not jeopardize their positions; instead, honest enforcement of duties would lead to promotion. He instructed all authorities to pursue lawbreakers "to the fullest extent" without fear of influence or intimidation, and to dismantle entire criminal networks, not just individual offenders. Anutin called for special vigilance against drug trafficking, cybercrime, and powerful individuals exploiting their influence. He also emphasized that combating drugs is a national priority and that all provinces must coordinate efforts to stop the trade, distribution, and spread of narcotics.
