A: Hey there, heard any news recently?
B: Not much, just the usual stuff. What's up?

A: There's this thing happening in Thailand, they're calling it "No Drugs No Dealers" operation. Sounds serious, right?
B: Oh, really? Who's involved?

A: Governors from Bangkok and all 76 provinces, plus the Royal Thai Police. They aim to tackle drug supply chains, seize assets of producers, help users get treatment, and work together across borders.
B: Wow, that sounds like a big deal! Why is this happening now?

A: Seems like there's been a rise in health and social issues among the young people due to drugs, so they want to tackle it head-on.
B: That's sad to hear... So where do they think most of the production is coming from?

A: They believe much of it happens in this place called the "Golden Triangle," which is where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar borders meet.
B: I see. Have there been any significant seizures recently?

A: Yeah! Last year alone, 130 tons of methamphetamine were seized, which is a new record since it's the first time they exceeded 100 tons. And to make things worse, drugs are being sold online as tablets called "Yaba."
B: Wow, that's alarming... I hope they can make progress with this operation.
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Thailand is launching a nationwide effort to crack down on illegal drugs.



The operation is being called "No Drugs No Dealers." It involves the governors of Bangkok and all 76 provinces, as well the Royal Thai Police.



The plan is to disrupt supply chains, seize the assets of producers, identify users for treatment and support, and foster cooperation across national borders.



It comes amid a rise in health and social problems among the country's young people as a result of drugs.



Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said: "Drugs are a threat that has long undermined our nation. The drug problem is therefore a national issue that the government is determined to eradicate from Thailand."



The government believes much of the production takes place in the so-called "Golden Triangle," which straddles the borders of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar.



The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime says 130 tons of methamphetamine were seized in Thailand last year. It was the first time the amount exceeded 100 tons.



Exacerbating the problem is the fact that drugs are being widely bought and sold online in the form of tablets, known as "Yaba."