ombudsman Open forum to discuss 5 amphetamine pills as users They attacked him and sent him to the administrative court to have him thrown out.

“Inspector” invites relevant agencies to discuss the Ministry of Public Health’s announcement of possession of drugs. “Commander Taem” asks why he must have 10 pills in his possession. “Dr. Tong” challenges the government to release statistics on how many small-time dealers have been caught. List

1 April 2024 – at the Office of the Ombudsman, Pol. Lt. Col. Keerap Kritthiranon, Secretary-General of the Office of the Ombudsman. Chairing the meeting to discuss By inviting relevant agencies such as the Ministry of Public Health Ministry of Interior The Royal Thai Police joined to consider the facts of the case of Pol. Maj. Gen. Wichai Sangprapai, former deputy commander of the Metropolitan Police. Submit the matter to the Ombudsman To request consideration and submit an opinion to the Administrative Court to issue an order to the Ministry of Public Health to amend the Ministerial Regulations specifying the amount of narcotics and psychotropic substances assumed to be in possession in 2024 because it is seen that there is a problem with their legality. Constitution and contrary to good morals of the people. Especially in the case where a person in possession of no more than 5 narcotic pills is considered a patient.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Wichai revealed that today (April 1) he traveled to explain to the Ombudsman. From the case of filing a complaint regarding the announcement of the Ministry of Public Health regulations Because it is seen that it is contrary to peace and order and does not create good results for the people. But it has caused more harm to the people. and announcements of ministerial regulations do not follow academic principles There was a rush to issue the announcement. And he believes that the issuance of such announcement has a background. Because the behavior of expressing opinions of related agencies is believed to cause problems later. Citing the case of an incident this morning (April 1), a person went crazy on drugs and beheaded his mother. and carried the dishonest head Is it caused by the dangers of methamphetamine, which is a psychiatric disease? But it reflects that the state does not strictly control or have a policy to make addicts recover from their illnesses. But the state used the quantity of drugs as evidence that it was a drug user. and creating difficulties in the work of many officials And most importantly, it is a policy that makes officials more dishonest. More crime problems creating more suffering for the people Therefore, this announcement is considered contrary to public order. Therefore came to petition the Ombudsman to submit the matter to the Administrative Court to cancel the said ministry announcement. To ensure the safety of the people and can solve problems seriously

In addition, he would like to question why this ministerial regulation specifies that it is a sex-disrupting drug. Must have no more than 10 tablets to be considered an addict. He asked who was the man who was going to hold it, so that he could give it to a woman and then sexually assault her. Whether or not women use pills for themselves is not certain. Therefore, I would like to ask how it can be announced and used. Because it has a very clear impact on the people. Therefore, we would like the people to be aware that this is an announcement from the Ministry of Public Health that is harmful to the people and contrary to public peace.

Police Lieutenant Colonel Kritsanaphong Putrakul or Professor Tong, a criminologist, said that today he came to exchange academic opinions. with the Ombudsman and related agencies After the announcement of the Ministry of Public Health regulations regarding drugs, cases of possession such as possession of 5 methamphetamine tablets are considered to be drug users. Personally, I am of the opinion that in order to issue policy, it must be based on main academic information and research, including information from the practitioner side as well. If you look back at your research, you do not see that there is no research in Thailand or abroad. who claimed to be in possession of drugs such as 5 methamphetamine pills and said that he was a user Because these policies, if viewed from one perspective, the government may have good intentions. Separate between consumers and small traders. There are certain criteria as a dividing line. But every policy has positive sides. and always on the negative side

These policies may signal that we are not taking drug enforcement seriously. Because we only look at one dimension, that the addict is the patient. But actually, it is seen that there are many dimensions that the government should look at, such as treatment, rehabilitation, and correction of drug addicts at the community level. Is it being carried out effectively? Are there enough treatment facilities? Who is hosting the staff, personnel, and budget? Is there enough power?

Now this has become a gaping hole. For example, small-time dealers sell drugs. They used to carry 10 – 15 pills and changed to carrying 5 pills. If the police find them, they assume they are a drug user. Even if you say that you have looked at the circumstances, you may be charged with being a trader. Even though there is only one grain of salt, in reality the people who will look at that situation are the police, the investigative department, but as we all know today, the police still have conflicts. He hopes that there will be a review of the statistics since this announcement has been made to see how many people who possess drugs such as 5 pills have been charged with selling them.

However, from the review of Thailand’s drug problem solving policy. It was found that there were very few seizures of assets in drug-related networks. When compared to the amount of medicine that occurs or increased network movement And drugs are associated with organized crime. transnational crime It involves some government officials as well. Therefore, we may have to look at the problem in all dimensions.

Personally, I believe that whatever policy is announced must have an understanding of both knowledge and knowledge. Academic principles and understanding from the practitioner’s perspective Because in the end we agree for a peaceful and orderly society.

Pol. Lt. Col. Kirap said that relevant agencies were invited to discuss today to review the announcement of the Ministry of Public Health regulations regarding drugs. Because there are people who have complained that it may be against the constitution or related laws. It may also be a problem and obstacle in the work of officials. or have an impact on society as a whole Therefore, relevant people were invited to listen to information that would be presented to the Ombudsman for a decision. There will be 2 cases. If it is against the law, the matter will be submitted to the Administrative Court. But if this Ministerial Regulation is still inappropriate and still has any flaws? It will be proposed to the relevant agencies for review. However, when the Ombudsman receives the matter, If the matter will be sent to the court It must be considered and completed within 90 days from the date of receipt of the matter.

The reporter reported that after the said meeting, the Office of the Ombudsman will process the opinions and send the matter to the Ombudsman for further orders.