House, Prime Minister calls relevant agencies. Addressing drug problems, asking the Ministry of Public Health to amend ministerial regulations The amount of possession for consumption is set to be 1 tablet, representing a small amount. Point out that you have to work harder. Set the line for progress within 90 days. Ask the police to explain, "No matter how many pills you have, it's wrong." If you can't prove you're a user, you'll be charged. Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister, called relevant agencies. Come discuss in the green room, Thai Khu Fa Building, Government House. To discuss solving the drug problem, such as Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, Minister of Public Health, Police Colonel Thawee Sodsong, Minister of Justice. Including the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health Anti-Money Laundering Commission or AMLO and security agencies By Mr. Somsak Said at the meeting that Propose to the Minister of Justice Go talk to the President of the Supreme Court. In order for the court to clearly specify in the judgment that there must be an order for "treatment", if there is no treatment order and repeat the offense caught again will have to be imprisoned by the Minister of Justice Agree that there will be a clear definition. But what is a problem is what must people who have been prosecuted in more than 300,000 cases do? For example, they may use probation. Have the Probation Department send a letter to the court. to request an order to take him to treatment Forwarded to the Ministry of Public Health to take care of for 45 days, it is believed that results will be seen. The Prime Minister added that Ask Mr. Somsak and Police Colonel Thawee Go talk to the President of the Supreme Court and recommend that government buildings or military camps be used as treatment centers for drug addicts. It may be piloted in one military camp. and let the Drug Treatment Committee take care of it as well And when it's been 3-6 months, what are the res ults? It will be used as an example for other military camps. In this meeting, there was an inquiry into the readiness of the Ministry of Public Health. To accommodate more than 200,000 drug addicts, the Ministry of Justice must refer them to care for approximately 45 days in the next 4 months. By Dr. Opas Karikawinpong Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health said that treatment for drug addicts is divided into two types. The first type is medical treatment with a doctor taking care of For those who do not have symptoms Most of whom are psychiatric patients. will be sent to live in the community which is taken care of together with the administrative department, so there is no concern on the part of the ministry and guaranteed to take full care of While Mr. Anutin agreed because there had been a pilot project using the military camp as a treatment facility. nurses during the COVID-19 outbreak, so it is appropriate to use this model used in the treatment of drug addicts and believes that the Mi nistry of Public Health has the potential Make a field hospital and the equipment is ready Prime Minister's side It was emphasized at the meeting that the drug problem was considered important. which the government must urgently fix because it is destroying the nation and many youths are addicted to drugs I ask everyone to work harder in terms of repression, seizure of assets, and thorough treatment. Please make clear progress within 90 days. At the end of the meeting, Mr. Anutin had a discussion with the Prime Minister after acknowledging the problem. drug transport process It is not only found along the border. Therefore wanting to have a large drug scanner. while the car drives past To facilitate the officials When the car drives by, you can inspect it. This matter has been reflected in the problems in the area. causing Mr. Somsak to say that for the arrest of large drug dealers AMLO has a financial route. that can be verified, therefore must ask AMLO to help in this matter The Prime Minister therefore e mphasized that there would be inspections and progress reports. Because it is considered important The Prime Minister then posted a message via In the matter of suppression Ask the Ministry of Justice, Narcotics Control Board, and the police to work together to detect, arrest, suppress, and seize more assets, both large and small, and for clarity in enforcing the law. Separate addicts from dealers I have asked the Ministry of Public Health to amend the ministerial regulations. Set the amount to be assumed to be in possession for consumption to be 1 tablet instead of specifying that small quantity Please let the Royal Thai Police communicate clearly with the workers. "No matter how many pills you have, it's wrong" if you can't prove you're a user. will be charged possession without permission I would like to ask for the investigative officers to work harder to re-examine the intent of whether they are users or dealers. As for the issue of marijuana. I would like to ask the Ministry of Public Health to amend the ministry announcement by bringing marijuana back to category 5 drugs and hasten to issue ministerial regulations allowing its use for medical and health purposes only. and in the matter of treatment Ask the Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Justice Raise the efficiency of drug treatment work both in treatment centers, in prisons, and in the probation system. Ready to join together to arrest those who escape treatment or fail to undergo treatment and prosecute. Drugs are a problem that destroys the future of the nation. Youth are all stuck together. Everyone must hurry to work. Must suppress and confiscate property and treatment thoroughly I also request that there be clear progress reported back within 90 days.'. Source: Thai News Agency