Bangkok: “Somsak” wants to reduce the amount of methamphetamine possession to 1 pill for a user, emphasizing that 1 methamphetamine pill is a crime, coming up with the idea “1 user expands to 1 seller and expands to 1 person.” Produce’ hoping to seize assets, revealing that they will listen to opinions through the Ministry of Public Health website 15 days before submitting it to the Cabinet for further consideration.
On May 17, 2024, Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, Minister of Public Health Chaired the meeting to review the ministerial regulations stipulating the amount of narcotics and psychotropic substances that should be assumed to be in possession for use, with Dr. Kittisak Aksornwong, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health, Mr. Kittikorn Lohsunthon, Secretary to the Minister. Public Health, Mr. Wichai Chaiyamongkol, Advisor to the Minister of Public Health and related agencies such as the Ministry of Interior Office of the Attorney General Royal Thai Police Office of the Judiciary, Narcotic
s Control Board, Office of the Council of State Attend the meeting
Mr. Somsak said that according to the Ministerial Regulations stipulating the amount of narcotics and psychotropic substances that should be assumed to be in possession for consumption, B.E. 2024, it was announced in the Royal Gazette. and came into effect on February 9, 2024 after a storm of criticism in society Including the interpretation and enforcement of laws such as the Nida Poll results. More than 67 percent of the people do not agree with changing addicts to patients. As a result, on May 8, 2024, the Prime Minister held a meeting to discuss with ministers and relevant agencies. Ready to assign to the Ministry of Public Health Amend the ministerial regulations specifying the amount of narcotics to be punished. By reducing the amount of methamphetamine to 1 pill as a basis for operators and in line with the true intent of the law.
Mr. Somsak said that the Ministry of Public Health Therefore, a working group was appointed to review the
ministerial regulations specifying the amount of narcotics and psychotropic substances to be presumed to be in possession for consumption. The meeting was held on May 13, 2024 to assess the impact. which was found to have social impacts Law enforcement and medicine, for example, traders use gaps in the law to package and sell. To avoid being prosecuted for the offense of possession for trade. Therefore, it was agreed to amend the ministerial regulations. Ready to set a time frame of not more than 3 months, currently in the process of listening to opinions from relevant agencies.
The meeting resolved to approve the review of ministerial regulations specifying the amount of narcotics and psychotropic substances that are presumed to be in possession for consumption. It reduces the amount of amphetamine. Methamphetamine has a quantity of not more than 1 use unit or a net weight of not more than 100 milligrams, instead of a quantity of not more than 5 use units or a net weight of not more than 500 milligrams. The
amount does not exceed 1 use unit or the net weight does not exceed 100 milligrams, or in the case of flakes, powders, crystals, the net weight does not exceed 20 milligrams from the original amount not exceeding 5 use units or the net weight does not exceed 500 milligrams. or in the case of flakes, powders, crystals with a net weight not exceeding 100 milligrams.
After the meeting, Mr. Somsak gave an additional interview that today’s meeting The dividing line for drug cases has been set. To make it easier to carry out There was a resolution to reduce the amount of methamphetamine assumed to be a user to 1 pill, but would like to emphasize that 1 pill of methamphetamine is an offense because it must be proven that it is a user or a seller. If it is a user, then they must receive treatment. Ready to expand the results according to the policy of “1 user expands the results to 1 seller and expands to 1 producer” Therefore, if you have 1 methamphetamine pill, it must be expanded to lead to the seizure of assets.
At this time, we have representatives. each ministry Community address It will help be your eyes and ears. And if anyone gives a clue first Receive a 5% catch reward.
When asked about the reason for the adjustment to 1 stone, Mr. Somsak said that the people reflected on a lot of damage. Ready to consider the higher arrest statistics. Therefore, it was reduced to 1 tablet, but it was still an offense. Must be investigated in order to expand the results to find sellers. and manufacturers, from now on they will listen to opinions for 15 days if they agree. It will be presented to the relevant agencies. Before submitting to the Cabinet for further consideration
Today, on the website of the Ministry of Public Health A form for commenting on the Ministry’s draft law has been created. Determine the amount of narcotics and psychotropic substances that are presumed to be in possession for consumption. It is listening to the opinions of the people. Government agencies, private sector and related agencies The Ministry
has determined the amount of narcotics and psychotropic substances to be presumed to be in possession for consumption, B.E. 2024 has been in effect for some time. together with the situation Amphetamine and methamphetamine drugs are on the rise. And the government has a policy to manage the drug problem, so that the determination of the amount of such drugs is consistent with the current drug situation. Therefore, it is necessary to issue this ministerial regulation. Currently, it is in the process of listening to opinions from relevant agencies and the public.
You can express your opinions through the Ministry of Public Health website from today (17 May) until 4 June 2024.
Source: Thai News Agency
