Public input sought for new drug rules

Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew plans to launch a public hearing on a draft of a new ministerial regulation on drug possession, specifically focussing on “ya ba” pills, the methamphetamine drug mixed with caffeine.

The move is part of a government effort to separate drug users from dealers or manufacturers to better enable treatment for addicts.

Dr Cholnan yesterday told the media he wants to first listen to people’s opinions on the regulation before he submits it to the cabinet for approval.

According to the proposed regulation, those who possess less than…