Possession of more than 5 meth pills to constitute dealing

20 Sept 09:27 Key points summarised by AI

Thai public health and anti-narcotic officials, alongside police, have reached a consensus: possessing more than five methamphetamine pills will generally constitute drug dealing.
While the five-pill threshold is established, officials will also consider a suspect's behavior and intent to sell before charging them with dealing.
The policy is supported by scientific evidence indicating that consuming over five meth tablets daily severely impacts the brain, causing hallucinations and posing risks to the individual and others.
Individuals caught with five or fewer pills are initially considered for personal consumption and can opt for rehabilitation; refusal to comply will lead to prosecution for drug possession.
However, even with five or fewer pills, if evidence of selling is discovered, suspects will face charges for possessing the drug for trafficking.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.