The Minister of Public Health and the Minister of Justice discuss ways to deal with drug addicts who have been ordered to be probationed by the court. Thawee said on June 1, the drug problem must be resolved. The first indicator is satisfaction. of the people on May 18, 2024 at the Ministry of Public Health, Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, Minister of Public Health, along with Police Colonel Thawee Sodsong, Minister of Justice. Attend a meeting to discuss guidelines for managing drug addicts who have been ordered to be put on probation by the court. In accordance with the spirit of the Narcotics Code and talked about the system for caring for drug users, Mr. Somsak Said before the meeting that If there is close coordination He understood that the results of rehabilitation and suppression would be very effective. This is the government’s way to manage drugs in order to solve the problem. But because in the past there were still obstacles in the guidelines such as arrest and prosecution. Bringing addicts to justice Agencies responsible for treatment making it impossible to solve the problem in a comprehensive manner Especially after adjusting the rules for possession of methamphetamine from 5 pills to 1 pill, which requires cooperation from the police in investigating the situation. of those accused of trading or using drugs In order not to cause a heavy burden in treatment Including having to discuss the award. that will be given to officials or informants about drugs to be clear To be able to create a more united front and whistleblowing network. A conclusion will be reached today. Mr. Thawee said that currently there are more than 200,000 people in prison on drug charges. If they go back into the community, they will be in trouble. At present, there are not many people who voluntarily go to the doctor. In 90 more days, as the Prime Minister has announced, by June 1, the drug problem must be resolved. This time, therefore, he would like to have three indicators, first of all, satisfaction of the people. Second, public confidence and the drug problem must be seriously and sustainably solved. The Ministry of Justice will stand by and fully support it.
