HL Deb 28 April 2003 vol 647 c64WA
Lord Hylton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they are discussing with the government of Thailand the recent increase in unresolved killings, the extent to which these may be linked to illegal exports of methamphetamines from Burma and the progress of the Thai investigation into summary killing. [HL2529]

Baroness Amos

Our ambassador in Bangkok has raised with the Thai Government our concerns about the dramatic increase in drugs-related deaths in Thailand since the start of the Thai "Campaign against Drugs" on 1 February. Our EU partners share these concerns. We are urging the Thai Government to adopt measures to prevent the death toll rising further and to proceed with independent investigations into each death. The Royal Thai Government have set up two official committees to investigate the deaths, many of which may be related to the drug trade. Our embassy in Bangkok regularly discusses drugs-related issues with the Thai Government and has provided some drugs-related project support.