Youth crimes linked to drugs (opens original article in a new tab)

Drug abuse among Thai youth is linked to 51.24% of new juvenile criminal cases, with falling methamphetamine prices and calls for community-based prevention measures.

• Over half of new juvenile criminal cases in Thailand involve drug offences, according to 2026 data
• Methamphetamine prices have dropped to 30-50 baht per tablet, increasing accessibility for youth
• Forum participants emphasized community-based prevention and awareness over law enforcement alone