**About Narcotics in Thailand** **NARCOTICS AND RESPONSIBILITY.** Thailand has reported a significant increase in the number of drug-related arrests in 2023, with 123,000 people detained for narcotics offenses. The Thai government has implemented stricter laws and penalties for drug-related crimes, with some offenses punishable by death. In 2022, 78 people were executed for narcotics-related crimes. The country's anti-narcotics efforts have been led by the Royal Thai Police, with assistance from other government agencies.