House of Representatives, “Somsak” confirms possession of less than 10 methamphetamine pills is considered a drug user. But mainly look at behavior, trapping traders, even if they can’t hold on to it, they won’t survive.
Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, Deputy Prime Minister Referring to the case where the Ministry of Public Health will issue an announcement specifying the number of persons holding less than 10 methamphetamine pills to be considered addicts, that the committee involved in determining the amount of pure substances in pills It consists of 4 agencies: the administrative department, the police, the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), and the Ministry of Public Health. There are discussions and conclusions. which according to the principle Will look at the behavior of sellers and consumers. and the amount of narcotic substances in the pills At present, 1 amphetamine pill contains 10-20 milligrams of pure substance, while the behavior of users in 1 day will be to take 1-3 pills and carry no more than 10 pills. But the behavior of sellers, 1 pack will have 10 pills, so if you look at it all together Dangerous in 1 person if approximately 50 mg/day is consumed. Will cause hallucinations like crazy people and if taken up to 120 milligrams will cause death. Therefore, it was seen that in 10 tablets, the amount of the substance would be equal to 150 milligrams. The meeting therefore considered that The number of users in possession is likely to be around 10 tablets, so the conclusions were sent to the Ministry of Public Health leading to the announcement. As for the NACC committee, there were no problems. Because they are already working together
Mr. Somsak also stated that if more than 1 tablet is carried, it will be brought for sale. In fact, there isn’t any here yet. It’s just talking. Because currently it is set at 15 tablets.
When asked if issuing an announcement stipulating that possession of less than 10 tablets is considered an addiction. Will it become a gap for the seller or not? Mr. Somsak said that we look at the behavior of the seller. There will be approximately 10 tablets in one tube, but according to their behavior it is not that if more than 10 tablets are found then it will be considered an offense. Legal proceedings will look at behavior, whether 1 pill or 2 pills can be the seller. But what we have set here It’s to give a chance to people who are real addicts. has entered the treatment process It is not a prison sentence, but if you find 2 or 3 pills but have the behavior of selling them. There must be a prison sentence.
Mr. Somsak also said that in terms of treatment There is the Ministry of Public Health and Ministry of Interior For example, in Roi Et Province, the Prime Minister traveled to the area to see. It is a matter of the people of the Sub-district Administrative Organization of Interior, who helped together to achieve good results. Considered a sample model
When asked about drug addiction treatment There will be an introduction to Wiwat Prachakon School. During the Thaksin government Will they come back to use or not? Mr. Somsak said there are many varieties because working in care and therapy is a matter of integration. Looking at the integrated budget with many agencies, 7-8 billion baht per year, with the ONCB as secretary, which has the same 5 measures, such as administration, suppression, prevention, international relations. Added is measure number 6: seizure of property in drug cases. There will be supporters, accomplices, and planners behind the scenes. It won’t be clearly black. It will look gray. If the operation does not reach those involved which is the main culprit will not be able to solve the problem.
Source: Thai News Agency