The Public Health Ministry issued a directive setting a threshold for the possession of illegal drugs. Individuals found with quantities below this threshold will be classified as drug users and will not face criminal charges. This directive was issued by Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew and was announced in the Royal Gazette on February 9.
This initiative is a companion to Section 107 of the Narcotics Code, which requires the minister to define the maximum quantities of illicit drugs a person can possess without being classified as a dealer or trafficker, who faces severe penalties.
For instance, an individual caught with up to five methamphetamine tablets or 500 milligrams, is to be considered a drug user under the law. The law recognises that people with small amounts of illegal drugs are likely to use them for personal consumption. These…
