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Thai Air Attendant Arrested After TikTok Heroin Scheme

7/4/2026

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A TikTok “carry-for-hire” message led to the arrest of a Thai Airways flight attendant for heroin smuggling.
The attendant was charged in Australia with importing more than one kilogram of heroin concealed in tote bags.
Police seized heroin worth about A$500,000 and intercepted 24.38 kilograms destined for Australia and Taiwan.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said six trafficking cases this year damage Thailand’s image and ordered tighter baggage screening.

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A TikTok “carry-for-hire” message led to the arrest of a Thai Airways flight attendant for heroin smuggling.
The attendant was charged in Australia with importing more than one kilogram of heroin concealed in tote bags.
Police seized heroin worth about A$500,000 and intercepted 24.38 kilograms destined for Australia and Taiwan.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said six trafficking cases this year damage Thailand’s image and ordered tighter baggage screening.