Govt to establish zero tolerance zones for narcotics this year

Govt to establish zero tolerance zones for narcotics this year
To mark World Anti-Drug Day 2024, a battle against e-cigarettes and medication was held last month at Bangkok City Hall 2 in Din Daeng area. ( Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)

By September 30th, the government intends to create drug-free areas in the nation following the Roi Et and Nan type.

Srettha Thavisin, the prime minister, made the announcement this month at a cellular cabinet meeting that he would work with various organizations to solve the country’s pharmaceutical problems.

He claimed that the government would prosecute and deter dealers and provide treatment and rehabilitation for drug addicts so they can rehabilitate successfully in society.

Mr Srettha therefore asked municipal governors, particularly the one in Nakhon Ratchasima, to choose a medication reduction type used in Roi Et and Nan in their particular jurisdiction.

The concept, which designates areas with high drug prevalence as no-tolerance zones, is now being used in Nan’s Tha Wang Ga district and Roi Et’s Thawatchaburi district.

Mr. Srettha claimed that the no-tolerance design has demonstrated successful methods and structuring for tackling medicines through the inclusion of all state agencies.

Because drugs pose a serious threat to everyone’s coming, he said,” the president’s current goal is to stop the use of drugs.”

He likewise urged provincial governors to work with the authorities, the Office of the Narcotics Control Board, and other organizations to monitor drug users and inspect all red-zone locations, while medicine dealers are required to be prosecuted.

Police and the Ministries of Interior, Public Health and Defence had spear the program to deliver rehabilitation, while the Public Health Ministry had monitor drug users, he said.

He claimed that the supervision of the recovery process will be a matter of the Department of Mental Health and other medical institutions.

He also urged the ministries of knowledge and technology to take steps to stop drug use among youngsters.