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Cabinet approves one-pill rule for meth users
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/06/2024
» The cabinet has approved in principle a law stipulating that anyone found in possession of more than one methamphetamine tablet will be regarded as an offender and will not have the option of being sent to rehabilitation, said Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
More than 200 arrested in Phuket nominee crackdown
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 31/05/2024
» Ninety-eight foreign nationals, mostly Russians, were among 231 suspects arrested during a crackdown on nominee businesses in Phuket, with assets worth over 1.5 billion baht seized.
PM's drug reforms echo past errors
Oped, Published on 24/05/2024
» When Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced plans to reschedule cannabis as a narcotic and reduce the threshold for possession of methamphetamine for personal use (not for supply to others) from five pills to one, he signalled a return to drug policies championed over two decades ago. He called for crackdowns on people in the drug trade, for people who use drugs to be placed into rehabilitation facilities and demanded results in 90 days.
Taskforce seizes 130 million meth pills in 6 months
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 22/05/2024
» CHIANG MAI: The Narcotic Drug and Chemical Substance Control Command Unit of the Northern Border (Taskforce 35) gave an update on Tuesday on the progress made over the past six months in suppressing narcotics along Thailand's borders, revealing that almost 130 million illegal pills have been seized.
Foreigners arrested for drug dealing in Phuket
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 15/05/2024
» One Russian and three Nigerian men have been arrested for allegedly selling the illicit drugs cocaine, ecstasy and crystal meth in Phuket.
Health ministry considers lowering possession limit
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/05/2024
» A meeting on Thursday will consider lowering the maximum number of methamphetamine pills a person can have in their possession before it is considered a criminal act, according to Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin on Monday.
Privilege card loophole lets criminals in front door
News, Published on 13/05/2024
» The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) is still looking into foreign nationals who are in the nation on elite visas and engaging in dubious business.
Police nab 16 in teen gang
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 10/05/2024
» Police arrested 16 people in four provinces on Friday for alleged involvement in an online gambling network.
Former DSI chief Tarit's assets seized in corruption case
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 10/05/2024
» The Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases has ordered the seizure of 44.6 million baht in assets of former Department of Special Investigation (DSI) chief Tarit Pengdit for the state.
Graft-busters fined for Prawit watches secrecy
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 09/05/2024
» The Central Administrative Court has ordered the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) and its office to each pay a 5,000-baht fine for not disclosing all the details of its investigation into former deputy premier Prawit Wongsuwon’s high-end wristwatches.