What happened
Following the arrest of a Thai Airways flight attendant for smuggling 1kg of heroin at Melbourne Airport, the airline's CEO has vowed to implement stricter control over crew and potentially passengers. The company is urgently reviewing its crew operating rules and baggage handling procedures to identify vulnerabilities. This could result in more diligent searching of crew members and increased narcotics testing for employees. The incident, which occurred on an inbound flight on June 25, has raised concerns about the airline's image and may have a knock-on effect on ordinary Thai passengers traveling to Australia. Thai police are also investigating the suspect's background and family