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Thai PM, French Justice Minister Strengthen Cooperation on Drugs, Crime

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Justice Minister Pol. Gen. Ruttaphol Naowarat met with French Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin in Bangkok to enhance bilateral judicial cooperation. The discussions centered on combating drug trafficking through intelligence sharing and joint training, as well as using mutual legal assistance treaties to tackle transnational crime. Both sides also agreed to collaborate on notary system development and marriage equality legislation.

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who also serves as Interior Minister, together with Justice Minister Pol. Gen. Ruttaphol Naowarat and Permanent Secretary Piyachart Watthanawarangkun, held a working lunch and official talks with French Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin at the French Ambassador's residence on November 11. French Ambassador to Thailand Francois Vonthevenel also attended. The Thai side outlined plans to strengthen cooperation with the French Ministry of Justice on intelligence exchange to monitor drug trafficking routes and airport smuggling attempts, develop officer capacity and training curricula, and interdict narcotics at their source. Both parties also discussed collaboration on transnational crime, especially leveraging mutual legal assistance treaties (MLAT) for investigations. Additional topics included developing Thailand's notary profession to升级 the justice system and exchanging knowledge on marriage equality legislation to protect citizens' rights and freedoms.

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Thai Boxer Siwa Advances to Youth Olympics Final

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Thailand U17 Thrash Chinese Taipei 4-1 in Asian Qualifiers Opener

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Bang Khen Police Arrest Dealer, Seize Ice and Meth Pills

Bang Khen police arrested a 36-year-old man in a raid on a rental room in Soi Phahonyothin 48, seizing 3.08 grams of crystal methamphetamine and 1,300 methamphetamine pills. The operation, led by senior metropolitan police commanders, targets the drug supply network in the community, and investigators are now working to identify and apprehend other members of the trafficking ring.

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MP Warns Committee Chairs Against Overstepping Authority in Parliament

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Motorcycle Gunman Shoots Two Students in Ang Thong

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WarZ TH Adds PC Retailer P'Pao as New Character

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NHRC Condemns Southern Bombings, Urges End to Violence Against Civilians

The National Human Rights Commission strongly condemned the coordinated bombings and arson attacks across five southern provinces on November 10-11, which injured three students on a school bus in Trang. The commission demanded an immediate halt to violence targeting civilians, especially children, and urged security agencies to investigate swiftly, enhance protection around schools, and provide comprehensive assistance to victims.

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Govt Forms Four Task Forces to Crush Illegal E-Waste Plants, Hike Penalties

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Immigration Police Arrest Lao Vendors, Thai Employer in Sri Saket Market Raid

Sri Saket Immigration Police and the Provincial Employment Office raided a floating market, arresting two Lao nationals selling traditional Thai snacks — one working beyond permit limits, the other on a tourist visa. Their Thai employer was also charged. All three were sent to Muang Sri Saket Police Station for prosecution as part of a nationwide crackdown on illegal foreign labor.

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