Thai, Chinese Pub Goers Handed Down Suspended Jail Term for Drug Abuse

Yaowarat Road is the centre of Bangkok's Chinatown
Yaowarat Road is the centre of Bangkok's Chinatown. Chinese immigrants and their descendants form the largest ethnic group in the city. Photo: Ninara.

BANGKOK, Oct 28 (TNA) – Thai and Chinese visitors to a pub were sentenced to 1-2 months in jail for drug abuse but their imprisonment [Read More…]

Health Minister proceeds with nationwide drug users rehabilitation and treatment drive

Thai Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul in 2019
Thai Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul in 2019. Photo: NBT.

BANGKOK (NNT) – The national committee on narcotic users’ treatment and rehabilitation has resolved to implement an urgent plan in the aspect of treatment for [Read More…]

Prayut orders crackdown on drug rings

Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha offering a televised address talking about the latest situation of COVID-19 pandemic in the country
Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha offering a televised address talking about the latest situation of COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Photo: ประยุทธ์ จันทร์โอชา Prayut Chan-o-cha / Facebook.

BANGKOK (NNT) – The Prime Minister has ordered a crackdown on illegal drug operations, hoping to safeguard young people from illicit substances. Speaking at an [Read More…]