Pubdate: Mon, 17 Jul 2000
Source: Bangkok Post (Thailand)
Copyright: The Post Publishing Public Co., Ltd. 2000
Contact:  http://www.bangkokpost.co.th/
Author: Anucha Charoenpo
http://www.bangkokpost.com/today/170700_News12.html

10,000 CHILDREN TO JOIN ANTI-DRUG DRIVE

Over 10,000 children will participate in a community-based anti-drug 
campaign to mark Her Majesty the Queen's birthday next month.

Pol Maj-Gen Inthadej Pornpeeraphan, Narcotics Suppression Bureau deputy 
commissioner, said Her Majesty was concerned about the widespread drug 
abuse among the nation's youth.

The bureau would set up training camps to encourage some 10,000 children to 
lead a campaign against drug abuse among their peers, Pol Maj-Gen Inthadej 
said.

The training, to be co-ordinated by the Education Ministry, the military 
and NGOs, would be held between August 10-14 at 84 military camps 
nationwide. The children would be taught how to become strong leaders so 
that they can encourage their friends and relatives to stay away from 
drugs, Pol Maj-Gen Inthadej said. The 10,000 children taking part in the 
scheme would then be able to bring the message to at least 100,000 other 
children.
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