Customs Seize 1.3kg Gold Hidden in Speaker at Suvarnabhumi
Customs authorities at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport have seized 1.3 kilograms of gold hidden inside a speaker. The incident highlights the ongoing efforts to combat smuggling in Thailand.
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