Implementation of drug prevention and suppression policy in Kamphaeng Saen District, Nakhon Pathom Province
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The objectives of this study were to study: 1) the drug situation in Kamphaeng Saen District, Nakhon Pathom Province; 2) the social structural context aecting the implementation of the drug prevention and suppression policy in the area; and 3) the factors aecting the success or failure of the drug prevention and suppression policy. A qualitative research methodology was used for this study. Data from an in-depth interview was analyzed. Questions were asked that were based on the research framework and this was validated by informants. The results showed that the drug situation in the area was likely to get worse. The most widely used drug was methamphetamine. Most of the drug traders were retailers and most of the drug users were laborers. Additional findings related to social and structural context that aect the implementation of drug prevention and suppression policy. These were found to relate to issues relating to globalization, the cultural context, economic problems and political instability. The drugs that were being used in the area were found to come from neighboring countries. It was felt that these countries did not pay sucient attention to drug prevention and suppression. The implementation of drug policy in Kamphaeng Saen was found to be more dicult as a result of globalization. It was found that the patronage culture and family relationships present in Kamphaeng Saen resulted in concealment and connivance of drug trackers and users. It was found that the economic downturn caused by a recent slump in agricultural product prices would cause more people turn to drug tracking as a source of income. These economic issues were seen to also have an eect on state ocers making them more inclined to accept corrupt payments. It was found that drug dealers would take advantage of political instability to increase their drug tracking activities. The factors which aected the success of drug prevention and suppression policy in the area of the study were found to be related to policy, organization, participation and motivation. The policy of drug prevention and suppression was found to be fair and clear. However, the operations on the ground were found to not respond to the specific problems in the area. The Chief District Ocer, as the Director of Narcotics Suppression Operation Center, was found to be organized and competent; however, the district lacked sucient resources to fully implement the drug prevention and suppression policy. It was found that public participation was insucient and that the ocers responsible for implementing the policy were lacking in motivation.
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