District Chief Orders Surprise Drug Tests on Officials: One Positive Result Found

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Photo: The Thaiger

 

In a bold effort to fight local drug problems, Ban Mai Chaiphot's district chief, Seksan Janwongsa, surprised everyone by ordering drug tests for officials during a meeting on December 2. This unexpected move led to one local official testing positive for drugs, with five more still awaiting testing.

 

The tests happened during a meeting at the Ban Mai Chaiphot district hall, which included village leaders, health officers, and police staff. In the middle of discussions, Seksan asked the district officer and security volunteers to close off the room and randomly test the officials for drug use.

 

In total, 172 officials, including village chiefs and police officers, underwent drug screening. Health officers from the local public health department and Ban Mai Chaiphot Hospital supervised the process, with local security volunteers assisting at restroom stations to ensure orderly testing.

 

 

Initial results showed one positive drug test, while five individuals still need to be tested. These results have been sent to Ban Mai Chaiphot Hospital for further verification. The district will take disciplinary steps against anyone confirmed to be using drugs and will refer them to rehabilitation programs.

 

District Chief Seksan stated that these surprise tests are part of an ongoing campaign called "Unified Strength to Solve Drug Problems." This plan aims to tackle drug issues by ensuring government officials are drug-free, restoring trust in public service. He noted that the initiative aligns with anti-drug policies at both the government and Ministry of Interior levels.

 

Seksan encouraged the public to report any drug-related incidents and promised swift action from the administration. This surprise testing underscores the district's dedication to addressing the drug problem and ensuring a clean government administration.

 

-- 2024-12-03

 

 

[hotchilli]

I'm sure that caused a little ripple around the room.

[ronster]

Why were the 5 not tested like everyone else ??

[john donson]

1 hour ago, ronster said:

Why were the 5 not tested like everyone else ??

 

$$$$

[TigerandDog]

2 hours ago, ronster said:

Why were the 5 not tested like everyone else ??

because they weren't at the meeting. However, this headline is heavily exaggerated. This was not an unexpected/surprise random drug test, this is an annual procedure in every District across the country. My wife, who is our village's Pooyai Ban, tells me that our district will be conducting the annual drug testing of all our District govt officials in January.

[Tarteso]

One Positive Result Found
 

This could be the exception to the rule.😂

[lordgrinz]

3 hours ago, hotchilli said:

I'm sure that caused a little ripple around the room.

 

They're passing ripple around the room too? Drugged and boozed up! lol

[newbee2022]

1 hour ago, john donson said:

 

$$$$

Rest room?

[Luuk Chaai]

better yet ..

 they should have random surprise COMPETENCY testing

 

wait..  that might result in a government shutdown !