The Cabinet has approved in principle a draft ministerial regulation defining children at risk of delinquency. Prevent and protect the welfare of children from the use of kratom, marijuana, and hemp.
Miss Ratchada Thanadirek, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office It was revealed after the Cabinet meeting (Cabinet) on July 18, 2023 that the Cabinet approved the draft ministerial regulation stipulating children at risk of delinquency (No..) B.E. …. according to the Ministry of Social Development. and human security offered To prevent and protect the welfare of children from being affected by intellectual development and physical growth from the use of Kratom, cannabis, hemp, or products containing them. he doesn't deserve Children who work or associate with people who are likely to lead them to commit illegal or immoral acts or in an environment or place that may lead to harm; and a child means a person under the age of eighteen years of age. But does not include those who have reached the age of majority by marriage.
The essence of this draft ministerial regulation It is an amendment to the Ministerial Regulation defining Children at Risk of Offenses, B.E. 2549 (2006) by increasing the behavior of children who use Kratom, marijuana, hemp, or products containing Kratom, marijuana, or hemp for recreational purposes. to be regarded as a child with risky behavior so that the competent officials under the Child Protection Act B.E. 2546 has duties and powers to protect the welfare of children with risky behaviors such as: 1) sending the child to the welfare protection center or development and rehabilitation center, or 2) surrendering the child to the parent or person agreeing to accept the child. to take care of The welfare protector may or may not be appointed to the child. by placing requirements to prevent children from having bad behavior or the risk of wrongdoing, for example, being careful not to allow children to enter places that will induce children to behave inappropriately And be careful not to associate children with people who may lead them in a derogatory way, etc.
Ms. Ratchada said that when this draft ministerial regulation came into force Ministry of Social Development and Human Security The Department of Children and Youth Affairs will issue regulations for the National Child Protection Committee. To determine measures to protect the welfare of children who use kratom, cannabis, hemp, or products containing kratom, marijuana, or hemp as narcotic substances.
Source: Thai News Agency