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Thailand breaks away from Southeast Asia’s brutally punitive drug policies
Thailand breaks away from Southeast Asia’s brutally punitive drug policies

Written by Gloria Lai

In a region still marked by extremely cruel and inhumane responses to people engaged in drug-related activities, the reforms to Thailand’s criminal justice, health and economic systems resulting from the series of drug law changes represent a welcome change.

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Duterte, the last of the drug warriors?
Duterte, the last of the drug warriors?

Written by David Hutt

Much of the coverage of Southeast Asia’s drug wars has focused on the drug warriors themselves. But if, as experts say, populist politicians regard drug wars as an easy way to capture votes, perhaps the problem lies first with society, not with politics.

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