Thailand Proposes Stricter Drug Laws with New Bills
Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has submitted two bills to parliament aimed at toughening drug laws. The proposals include extending detention periods and presuming intent to sell based on seized items.
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