Thailand has a national strategy which includes drug demand reduction, drug prevention, treatment and measures to reduce consequences of drug use. Drug addicts need treatment and rehabilitation. They are treated differently to suppliers. Thailand uses both voluntary and compulsory treatment. Some compulsory treatment occurs in military camps, which are also called ‘personal development camps’. This …
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Thai response to INCB statement
Thailand expressed concern over the growing problem of ketamine use. The representative stated that they have strict control of ketamine at the national level and proposed that the Board do the same at the international level. This would not impact upon the medical use of ketamine but would allow the INCB to monitor the import …
Statement of Thailand at HLM
Thailand expressed that the Prime Minister’s PM reiterates its commitment to respecting human rights and Thailand’s human rights obligations in the context of drugs. It said that drug users will be treated as patients and traffickers will be treated proportionately and under the rule of law. It noted its support for measures aimed at reducing …