Police Showcase K-9 Unit's Readiness For Drug And Bomb Detection
Thailand's Border Patrol Police showcased their K-9 unit's capabilities in drug and bomb detection at a training center in Phetchaburi, with 168 trained dogs currently deployed across divisions to combat smuggling and support security opera
On July 8, 2025, Deputy National Police Commissioner Trairong Phipphanan, acting as the police spokesman, visited the Police K-9 training center under the Special Training Command of the Border Patrol Police in Cha-am, Phetchaburi. The facility trains police dogs to specialize in detecting narcotics, explosives, and tracking suspects to assist in investigations, arrests, and crime prevention while protecting public safety.
Deputy Commissioner Trairong explained that the Border Patrol Police K-9 unit has two primary roles: tactical tracking and explosive detection, particularly in southern border provinces, and drug detection operations. Recently, K-9 trainers and dogs have been deployed to search airports and transportation hubs to prevent drug smuggling abroad, following orders from National Police Commissioner Kittisak Phanphech.
Currently, 168 police K-9 dogs are deployed across various Border Patrol Police and Metropolitan Police divisions to support security operations, maintain order, and combat crime. The K-9 training center has also achieved recognition, winning awards for obedience and explosive detection in competitions.
The spokesman called for continued development of training methods using modern tactics, techniques, and technology to combat emerging crimes such as smuggling electronics used in online fraud. He also instructed that trainer and dog welfare be closely monitored, emphasizing that current training follows international standards with appropriate work schedules for maximum efficiency and quarterly reviews to maintain standards.
For safety, dogs are trained never to dig or disturb suspicious objects to prevent accidental explosions. The police spokesman requested that when encountering working K-9 units in public areas, citizens should not disturb or play with the dogs as they require full concentration. However, during rest periods, the public may ask trainers for permission to greet, pet, or photograph the dogs.
