Tag: Narcotics
Thai Government Reaffirms Commitment to Tackling Narcotics
BANGKOK (NNT) – The government has reaffirmed that addressing narcotics is one of its top priorities. Six drug smugglers killed in clash with soldiers in [Read More…]
Thailand Enacts Stricter Narcotics Possession Limits to Curb Drug Distribution
On June 18th, 2024, Ms. Treechada Srithada, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Health, announced new ministerial regulations concerning the legal possession limits of [Read More…]
Majority of Public Feedback So Far on Draft Law Opposes Proposal to Make Cannabis Illegal Again in Thailand
On June 13th, 2024, Thai Minister of Public Health Somsak Thepsuthin provided an update on the public consultation held from June 11-25 regarding a draft [Read More…]
Thailand to reclassify cannabis as narcotic by end of year
The government will put cannabis back on the narcotics list by the end of this year, according to Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin. Thai PM [Read More…]
Thai PM Calls for Cannabis to be Reclassified as a Narcotic, Intensifies Efforts to Combat Illegal Drugs
On May 8th, 2024, a conference was convened by Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, engaging relevant agencies to address narcotic issues and advocate for the [Read More…]
Thailand Incinerates More Than 15 Tons of Illegal Drugs
At 9:00 AM, on December 23rd, 2023, Thai narcotics control board officers disposed of 15.7 tonnes of illicit substances under the “Set Zero” operation by [Read More…]
Thailand Changes Criteria for Number of Methamphetamine Pills that Makes Someone Legally a Dealer
On November 1st, 2023, Pol. Lt. Gen. Panurat Lakboon, the Assistance Commissioner – General of the Royal Thai Police, publicly revealed per the Ministry of [Read More…]
Thailand Destroys Narcotics Valued at Over 21 Billion Baht
BANGKOK (NNT) – In observance of the United Nations’ International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Thailand took a resolute stance against narcotics by [Read More…]
