Project outcome evaluation of implementing the National Council for Peace and Order Announcement No. 32/2016 on Measures to Prevent Smuggling of Chemical Products, Substances and Drug Manufacturing Equipment

Abstract

This research evaluated the achievement of the National Council for Peace and Order Directive No. 32/2016 on measures to prevent smuggling of chemical products, substances, and drug manufacturing equipment. Qualitative research was done with data gathered by in-depth interviews and from published documents. The goal was to assess the enforcement of the Act on Legislative Drafting and Evaluation of Law B.E. 2562 (2019). Measures to control the use of reactants and chemicals must be strictly implemented to prevent access to illegal drug producers while causing no, or minimal, impact on legally conducted industrial business. Results were that the following improvements might be considered by the government: The legal application format should be changed from an order to an act to ensure stability of legal status. Awareness levels of such orders should be boosted to heighten state agency cooperation to enforce legal instruments. To facilitate the work of entrepreneurs who must notify the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) system, the reporting system should be streamlined to achieve accurate law enforcement evaluation in future. If intentional negligence occurs, penalties in the form of administrative fines may be imposed on individuals failing to inform the DEA system. Finally, international cooperation in exchanging information should be developed, especially among Golden Triangle area nations.