Govt adjusts rule on meth possession

A person who possesses no more than five methamphetamine pills will be regarded as a drug user, not a dealer, the Public Health Ministry says, citing the conclusion of a discussion on the matter by related stakeholders.

Dr Kittisak Aksornwong, the ministry’s acting deputy permanent secretary, told the media on Friday that the amount was set based on well-rounded information on economic, social and health issues.

Previously, those who possessed 10 pills or less were to be considered drug users. Now, a person who has more than five pills may be classified as a dealer if the designation is approved.

He said the experts had a long discussion about the matter and initially concluded that a person in…