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Prime Minister Anuthín Charnvírakul returned to Thailand on July 2, 2025, after receiving royal permission to accompany His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen on their official visit to France from June 28 to July 2. Upon arrival, the PM headed directly to Government House to resume duties, with several pressing issues requiring immediate attention. At midday, he will call in Arthísith Samphantharat, Permanent Secretary of the Interior Ministry, to report on progress in the local administration corruption examination cases. In the evening, he will meet with relevant agencies to discuss drug suppression efforts following the case of a Thai Airways flight attendant arrested by Australian National Police for smuggling heroin concealed in a fabric bag. Earlier, the PM issued urgent orders from France to convene all drug enforcement agencies and Airports of Thailand (AOT) for a meeting of the Narcotics Control Board on the afternoon of July 3. The PM will also prepare for an upcoming official visit to Malaysia on July 9-10.

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