Thailand's Public Health Minister, Somsak Thepsuthin, plans to decrease the number of amphetamine tablets that constitute illegal possession. In his first executive board meeting since assuming office, he shared his commitment to combating the narcotics issue.

 

His proposal seeks to align the drug possession law with the National Narcotics Act, which classifies small amounts for personal use as non-criminal.

 

The current law treats possession of less than five tablets as a medical issue rather than a criminal one, allowing users the opportunity for rehabilitation. This approach has helped prevent prisons from becoming overcrowded.

 

Even with the proposed reduction, the law will retain its emphasis on rehabilitation and medical treatment, and law enforcement will continue to work closely with drug control agencies.

 

Additionally, any patient escaping rehab will face legal action. This addresses the problem of one in five patients in drug-related cases absconding before completing state-issued treatment.

 

Regarding the legality of cannabis, Somsak felt more public opinion is needed before deciding on reclassifying it as a narcotic, although exceptions for medical use would be considered.

 

Future requirements for a doctor's prescription for cannabis use were not confirmed but will be discussed further.

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkokbiz news

 

-- 2024-05-09

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10 minutes ago, webfact said:

Regarding the legality of cannabis, Somsak felt more public opinion is needed before deciding on reclassifying it as a narcotic

At last some sensible reasoning !!!  👍👍👍

28 minutes ago, webfact said:

 

Thailand's Public Health Minister, Somsak Thepsuthin, plans to decrease the number of amphetamine tablets that constitute illegal possession. In his first executive board meeting since assuming office, he shared his commitment to combating the narcotics issue.

 

His proposal seeks to align the drug possession law with the National Narcotics Act, which classifies small amounts for personal use as non-criminal.

 

The current law treats possession of less than five tablets as a medical issue rather than a criminal one, allowing users the opportunity for rehabilitation. This approach has helped prevent prisons from becoming overcrowded.

 

Even with the proposed reduction, the law will retain its emphasis on rehabilitation and medical treatment, and law enforcement will continue to work closely with drug control agencies.

 

Additionally, any patient escaping rehab will face legal action. This addresses the problem of one in five patients in drug-related cases absconding before completing state-issued treatment.

 

Regarding the legality of cannabis, Somsak felt more public opinion is needed before deciding on reclassifying it as a narcotic, although exceptions for medical use would be considered.

 

Future requirements for a doctor's prescription for cannabis use were not confirmed but will be discussed further.

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkokbiz news

 

-- 2024-05-09

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Not that I.m using it, but for people that are, it would be better than put them behind bars.

1 hour ago, watchcat said:

 

Not that I.m using it, but for people that are, it would be better than put them behind bars.

The change that Somsak is proposing would put more people behind bars.

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Regarding the legality of cannabis, Somsak felt more public opinion is needed before deciding on reclassifying it as a narcotic, although exceptions for medical use would be considered.

To be honest what's the use of asking the public?

Those who have a hand in the cultivation business want it, those with shops want it, those who use it want it...

all the above has no bearing on whether it's actually beneficial to the country's social stability.

Great, carry and take amphet/yaba tablets as you please, that will sure help the road death numbers and the rage induced murders. We all read daily the stories of death and destruction caused by sleep deprived Thai drivers and the mindless violence caused by paranoid users.

If it's broke-don't bother to fix it.