Gov’t doubles down on drug, gun control following Nong Bua Lamphu massacre

[snoop1130]

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai government is increasing its effort on drug suppression and gun control, following the tragic daycare center attack in Nong Bua Lamphu province.

 

Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha chaired a task force meeting with the police, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Public Health, and the Ministry of Education on drug suppression and gun regulations.

 

After the meeting, the Prime Minister said the government will be enforcing laws related to gun and ammunition control more strictly, particularly on gun licensing and ownership.

 

From now, the government will be making sure that those applying for gun ownership and carrying licenses fully comply with the criteria, including a psychiatric regulation. They should bear a certification letter from their superior or community leaders, and should not have threatening behaviors against society.

 

The meeting today discussed the possibility to revoke gun licenses among holders who have mental issues, who use drugs, and who pose a threat to society. The meeting also discussed more stringent suppression of illegal weapon trade, and updates to some laws and regulations related to the matter.

 

On the suppression of illicit drugs, the Prime Minister said the government has been controlling the import and export of certain chemicals and has been accelerating investigations in drug cases, as well as expediting the seizure and destruction of evidence and assets.

 

The Prime Minister said the government will be reviewing its approach to treating drug users as patients, which should take into consideration the number of drugs owned by that person, while any government officials found involved will be immediately punished.

 

The government now aims to improve drug users’ access to rehabilitation by actively screening patients and setting up more screening centers in every subdistrict. Local communities will have involvement in surveilling the behavior of community members.

 

The government will be improving public services on mental health, by providing mental health support at schools and workplaces.

 

The committee has ordered the establishment of emergency mental health centers in every district, with remote counseling available for people along with a community therapeutic approach.

 

Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221013053533446

 

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[RichardColeman]

How can he keep a straight face when his own forces and police forces are the ones selling guns

[Andycoops]

Attempting to shut the door, which will never happen, after the horse has bolted.

 

'Obtain a certificate from a superior ' which will be received after the appropriate sum has exchanged hands, so full of the usual holes that it would make a Swiss cheese look good.

[ozz1]

How about doubling down on the response time  they took far too long to respond  people rang them well before the insident ended

[Padthaigoong]

Lets all hope cialis doesn't get dragged into this deletedfest.

[nobodysfriend]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The meeting today discussed the possibility to revoke gun licenses among holders who have mental issues, who use drugs, and who pose a threat to society.

That seems to be a good idea ...

[jacko45k]

So how does it work in Thailand... you get a permit to own a gun, and how long does it last?

[sammieuk1]

The government will be improving public services on mental health, by providing mental health support at schools and workplaces.

 

The committee has ordered the establishment of emergency mental health centers in every district, with remote counseling available for people along with 

 

The man on my right your left is the health minister and ganja baron that can make things go away in a cloud and the girl on my right loves me ???? 

[IAMHERE]

Remember when the hours to buy alcohol got shortened so to stop alcoholism in Thailand? For some reason I doubt these new controls will make much difference to the next psychotic.

 

Oh, and to be sure the controls won't be rescinded when they prove not to work as planned.

Edited October 14, 2022 by IAMHERE
Include weasel words for computer crimes act.

[hotchilli]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha chaired a task force meeting with the police, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Public Health, and the Ministry of Education on drug suppression and gun regulations

While people of office and influence control the drug trade and gun scene don't expect any real changes.

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

How can he keep a straight face when his own forces and police forces are the ones selling guns

Not forgetting drugs.

[hotchilli]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The meeting today discussed the possibility to revoke gun licenses among holders who have mental issues, who use drugs, and who pose a threat to society

Speechless...????

[UbonEagle]

Lip service only sadly

as many have posted they’ve let the road carnage run unabated so why would this be any different 

[chalawaan]

9 hours ago, Padthaigoong said:

Lets all hope cialis doesn't get dragged into this deletedfest.

It's already unavailable in reputable pharmacies. Has been for a few years. So if you're getting stuff in a transparent blister pack, it's fake. 

If it's in the dull foil, it's smuggled.

So welcome to the world of "druggies" and arbitrary criminalisation for making personal adult choices about the chemicals you choose to consume. ????????????????????

[chalawaan]

The day they  legalize, manufacture, tax, drugs, then de-program the fearful population, and register recreational drug users who peacefully and occasionally use, like alcohol, is they day they start actually paradoxically, winning the war on (the societal  fallout caused by) drugs. 

 

[kevc]

From now, the government will be making sure that those applying for gun ownership and carrying licenses fully comply with the criteria, including a psychiatric regulation.

 

So from now on they'll be enforcing the law, making themselves look incompetent out of their own mouths.