Overview

• 15 suspected drug smugglers were killed in a shootout with Thai soldiers near the Myanmar border.
• Over 2 million methamphetamine tablets were seized in the operation.
• The clash occurred in Chiang Rai province, a known hub for smuggling activities.
• No arrests were made and officials are still working to identify the deceased and the origin of the drugs.
• Myanmar, a major producer of illegal amphetamines, has seen an increase in drug production since a military coup in 2021.