Anutin submits two bills to toughen Thailand's drug laws
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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Bhumjaithai MPs submitted two draft bills on 21 October to tighten drug laws. They would presume possession means intent to sell, raise penalties for users, extend detention of drug suspects from three to seven days, and widen ONCB powers. Parliament must still consider them.
Why it matters
The bills would change how possession, drug use and drug investigations are handled in Thailand, including longer detention of suspects and new powers over online content, according to the draft proposals.
What's next
The two bills must go through the parliamentary process before any changes can become law.
Key dates
- 20 October 2026A clash occurred during an anti-drug operation in Phetchaburi, which Anutin cited.
- 21 October 2026Anutin and Bhumjaithai MPs submitted the two draft bills to House Speaker Sophon Sarum.
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Sources
- Khaosod EnglishView original →
