Self-esteem 'key' to preventing repeat offencesRebuilding self-esteem and faith in oneself is the key to preventing a person from becoming a repeated drug offender, a seminar organised by the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) was told. Niyom Termsrisuk, ONCB secretary-general, said in the ONCB Talk 2020 seminar yesterday that over 300,000 people are sent to prison on drug charges every year, many of whom are repeat offenders. Because of the high numbers, many people believe repeat offenders should be given tougher penalties, such as the death sentence or life imprisonment, which does nothing to solve the country's drug problems. Mr Niyom also provided an update on the 813-kg crystal methamphetamine haul packed in coconut milk cans found by Australian Federal Police in Sydney last month. Mr Niyom said their investigation established that the coconut milk cans were purchased in Bangkok.

Source: Bangkok Post September 15, 2020 22:41 UTC