Thaksin Announces New Anti-Drug Task Force Led by PM Paetongtarn

[BarBoy]

Just now, scottiejohn said:

Don't just say you have clicked a link!

Trying reading the numerous contents inside those links!

You have not possibly have had time to have read even one paragraph of any of the imbedded links yet!

Do not bother to respond as I most certainly will not!

when I clicked your link the first thing that popped up was Marijuana has never killed anyone through overdose.

 

Now what?

[sambum]

10 hours ago, Bagwain said:

I thought he had a court order to stay out of politics?

 

 

I also thought he was seriously ill, and was supposed to go to jail for 8 years  1 year?

[sambum]

7 hours ago, Deerculler said:

Is Thaskin the Prime Minister or his daughter?

 

Yes! (Both!)

[pacman32]

[khunpeer]

12 hours ago, webfact said:

Picture courtesy: Sanook

 

In a significant move to combat Thailand's continuing drug challenges, a new task force is being established under the leadership of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

 

This was announced by former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra during a Pheu Thai Party meeting, which took place on a journey to Hua Hin in Prachuap Khiri Khan. The seminar aimed to bolster the party's strategies and enhance leadership effectiveness.

 

Thaksin, whose previous tenure was marked by assertive drug policies, shared that his daughter, Ms Paetongtarn, would spearhead the task force, underscoring the Shinawatra family's enduring political presence.

 

Speaking at the seminar, he addressed essential issues, noting that some of his past initiatives, such as affordable housing, remain crucial.

 

This task force comes in response to escalating concerns over drug-related issues, which Thaksin remarked are more severe now than during his premiership. Reflecting on past measures, he recalled his administration's vigorous anti-drug campaigns, suggesting a warning to current drug dealers about renewed governmental pressures.

 

The collaborative effort will include Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who will work alongside police and provincial entities to intensify drug suppression. Thaksin implied that failure to meet objectives could lead to the reassignment of officials, highlighting the gravity of their mission.

 

During the early 2000s, Thaksin's government took a hard-line approach from February 1, 2003, with extensive drug crackdowns resulting in over 43,000 arrests.

 

This period also drew criticism for human rights concerns; notably, around 2,500 people were reportedly killed across these campaigns, with many deaths suspected to involve government forces.

 

Provinces like Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen saw substantial success in limiting drug activities, driven by coordinated efforts between government and local levels.

 

Despite widespread criticism from human rights advocates over the high number of deaths attributed to state actions, Thaksin stands firm on the necessity of robust enforcement to achieve public safety and order.

 

As this renewed anti-drug initiative under the Pheu Thai leadership gains momentum, it remains to be seen how the policies will be executed and whether they will balance efficacy with respect for human rights, given the dynamic socio-political environment in Thailand, reported Bangkok Post. 

 

-- 2024-12-14

 

 

oh oh... here we go again!

we've read this book already, we know it's not a happy end...

[khunpeer]

1 hour ago, sambum said:

 

I also thought he was seriously ill, and was supposed to go to jail for 8 years  1 year?

and was now on parole?

[pacovl46]

Riiiiight! Like the first time worked out so great! Let's make the same mistake again! 

[ericthai]

7 hours ago, watchcat said:

 

I think not, remember  when he fled the country for 17 years (his former wife still at large)

No, I dont recall him fleeing the country.  I do recall him being in the USA for a UN meeting when the army rolled into Bangkok. 

[dinsdale]

So a governmental anti drugs policy isn't announced by the PM or anyone in government. This whole façade of Thaksin not running the show just keeps on giving. The saddest thing for Thailand is the majority of people are sick of this sht and want change. Change cannot happen. Corruption rules in Thailand from the very top down. The power and wealth of the royalist military establishment must be and will be maintained. 

[AustinRacing]

Ultimate narcissist in action. He makes the announcement. lol. No respect for the PM, daughter, or anything for that matter. He’ll get along well with DJT. 

[Selatan]

14 hours ago, Jonathan Swift said:

You can't stop the drugs, never could, never will. Name one country that has? First there is always a demand largely due to untreated addicts who can'r stop. Second because there are fortunes to be made making and selling it and no amount of attempts at law enforcement can stop any significant percent of it. If it were possible it would have been done by now. BTW you're not Thai, so why does what the Thai people, politicians, police, and government have to do with you anyway? How do they affect you directly? 

China under Mao ended drug addiction. And no, Mao did not execute the millions of opium and heroin addicts. He did however execute some drug lords.

[watchcat]

15 hours ago, mikeymike100 said:

Yes, have you noticed he tends to ignore those?

 

Just to show that he's above the law.

[grubman]

16 hours ago, Deerculler said:

Is Thaskin the Prime Minister or his daughter?

The picture posted in the article for sure has been photoshopped, because the puppet strings have been remove, and you see the other Muppet in the picture as well, who is ruling the country, 

 

its not hard to see.,🤓  

[tanner]

Pure filth Thaksin, how many more innocents can you have killed.

[watchcat]

22 hours ago, webfact said:

In a significant move to combat Thailand's continuing drug challenges, a new task force is being established under the leadership of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

 

I doubt this very much, daddy had nothing to do with it?

[The Old Bull]

The problem will continue as long as they only go after the low hanging fruit to make themselves look good. They never seem to work up the chain to catch the real money men, happy with bagging the poor guys at the bottom.

[Aussie999]

22 hours ago, Bagwain said:

I thought he had a court order to stay out of politics?

 

I actually wonder if anyone believed he would stay out, or that any authorities would challenge him, after all, we know who signed his pardon. A, more than, a slap in the face, to Thais, and a major loss of face for Thailand, and loss of any credibility to "someone."

[bristolgeoff]

Daddy in the back room daughter obeys and says something.we know who is control here

[John Drake]

On 12/14/2024 at 9:05 AM, Bagwain said:

I thought he had a court order to stay out of politics?

 

 

You're seeing the Hun Sen model of government at work.

[phetphet]

Let the killing begin.

[CANSIAM]

I believe the fella to Thaksin's right was the appointed PM after the young ( Harvard Graduate ) Mr Pita had a resounding election win by the voting public......now the Thaksin family again.......'Democracy' not here ! 

[scorecard]

10 hours ago, The Old Bull said:

The problem will continue as long as they only go after the low hanging fruit to make themselves look good. They never seem to work up the chain to catch the real money men, happy with bagging the poor guys at the bottom.

 

Agree, dozens of time there's news reports of Thais and nearby citizens caught smuggling drugs into Thailand. But never any reports of busts of major drug manufacture lords in Myanmar etc., not the major in suppliers in Thailand. 

As said, only the little guys get caught.

[brfsa2]

There is nothing new here. They heavily profit from drugs, once revenue starts to drop they  need to get back, by making sure they control every aspect of the whole trade in order to collect their money. 

 

Profit comes in two forms: Prison budget and collected money from drug sales. 

 

Point is, just another money stream at work. 

[Burma Bill]

4 hours ago, John Drake said:

 

You're seeing the Hun Sen model of government at work.

 

Yes indeed. Very similar.

Hun Sen's The Cambodian Peoples Party (CPP)

Former PM Hun Sen

New PM - his son Hun Manet.

 

Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra's Pheu Thai Party (PTP)

Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra

New PM - his daughter P. Shinawatra.

 

 

[Neeranam]

I knew of a few innocent people to be killed by police in Kalasin, Khon Kaen, and Mahasrakham 20 odd years ago, just for being drug users.  

The police were and are the biggest dealers around and used Taksin policy to kill all their competitors, not just in the drug industry but basically it gave them the chance to kill anyone they wanted. 

I taught this incompetent PM around 1997 at a prestigious school in Bangkok, at the time her father was Minister of Finance and made his billions by 'orchestrating' the Tom Yam Gung crisis with Big Jiew, the most corrupt PM ever. 

 

[Hunz Kittisak]

War on Drugs 2.0

well done full support for this initiative 

[hotandsticky]

2 minutes ago, Hunz Kittisak said:

War on Drugs 2.0

well done full support for this initiative 

 

 

Including the killings?

 

 

just asking so we can see where your moral compass is set.

[kickstart]

On 12/14/2024 at 10:02 AM, redwood1 said:

How Tony can even have the nerve to be apart of this after the 100s of criminal  judicial killings he ordered when he was PM is incomprehensible.....He should have spent time in jail over what happened...

 

Just look at that big stupid grin in the photo......... Folks he is laughing because he knows he above the law.....

You say that, if you spoke any Thai, just ask any Thai about his stance on the drug problem and the way he did away with the drug dealers, they will heartily agree with Mr. Tucksin ,it was not only in the aera s mentioned in the op's but my own area also they were a big decline. ask my wife and many others, best thing he ever did.

The problem is now bigger thana before, you can now buy a Yar-Bar tablet now for just a few baht. before it was 100 baht /tablet and thar was 10 -12 years ago.

The last president in the Phippens did the same thing a few years ago, gave the police a free rain, that worked, but he also got a lot of criticism.