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Police explain that possession of drugs, no more than 5 tablets, is still against the law.

Bangkok, Deputy Spokesman of the Police explains possession of small amounts of drugs. There is still a fault. 'Possession for consumption' is punishable by both imprisonment and a fine. Pol. Col. Uthep Nuipin, Deputy Spokesman of the Royal Thai Police, explained that according to information published on social media. Regarding the issue of the new drug law, users or those in possession of no more than 5 pills will no longer be punished. It is the dissemination of inaccurate information. Possession of small quantities of drugs for use, such as "Amphetamine" not exceeding 5 tablets, "Ice" not exceeding 100 milligrams, or "K drugs" having a net weight not exceeding 500 milligrams, according to the Ministry of Public Health announcement 2024. It is still an offense. "Possession for consumption" therefore reminds the people that Taking drugs of all types and possession of all types of drugs No matter how much It is still an offense according to the law - can be arrested and prosecuted, punishable by both impr isonment and a fine. Source: Thai News Agency