APPROACH OF PREVENTING AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OF DRUGS AND NARCOTICS WIDESPREAD IN PHETCHABURI DISTRICT; PUBLIC POLICY AND OPERATION ANALYSIS

Abstract

This article aims to criticize the approach to prevent and suppress the spread of drugs in Phetchaburi Province from the analysis of government policies and operations since the government of Dr. Thaksin Shinawatra to the government of General Prayut Chan-o-cha from policy formulation, policy implementation, policy evaluation, and the implementation of the three main policies: the policy to prevent the spread of drugs, the policy to suppress the spread of drugs, and the policy to treat drug addicts in Phetchaburi Province. The appropriate approach to managing the spread of drugs consists of measures to establish institutions to control and supervise drug use and a sufficient team appropriate to the number of practitioners and budget nationwide, along with research and drug research units in all related areas, and most importantly, fair and equal law enforcement by controlling and presenting the harmful effects of drugs creatively and continuously. Controlling the spread of drugs by raising the level of poverty alleviation, destroying sources of drug production in Phetchaburi Province, and seizing the assets of drug manufacturers and distributors as state property, and campaigning against the spread of drugs continuously from the province's prevention policy. Provide knowledge to youth on how to prevent dangers from drugs continuously. Provide media to guide the integrated fight against drug threats. Improve drug control technology regularly.