The Dramatic Growth of Methamphetamine Production in the Mekong Region
In recent years, countries in the Mekong region have faced over-supply of methamphetamine from the Golden Triangle. Especially Crystal meth and “Yaba” a methamphetamine pill.
Methamphetamine has become more accessible and available, despite efforts to disrupt supply and precursor chemicals. New strategies are needed to stop the production in the Golden Triangle.
The Thai government has a proactive policy and initiatives against the supply of drugs. Thailand has been a strong proponent of the Safe Mekong Initiative. The Initiative includes Lao PDR, China, Cambodia and Vietnam.
It has been expanded to achieve more concrete results in a 4-year plan.
More needs to be done Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Prajin Juntong said. Asean countries need to work together in a more concerted and trilateral manner.
