[landofsmiles]

Let's hope it's not like the last one when 1000's died but I've seen an article suggesting 1000's could be killed again this time round :-(

War on drugs to start on April 2

BANGKOK: -- The government will launch its war on drugs on April 2 and mobilise all units to crack down on illicit drugs for 90 days, Interior Minister Chalerm Yoobamrun said on Wednesday.

Chalerm said he was aware of a difficult fight ahead but expected cut down the trafficking. He called for strict law enforcement without heeding the concern of human right advocates.

-- The Nation 2008-03-26

There was a clip from a press conference with the PM posted on YouTube...been removed now...where he said>>>

PM: We must do... we have a war on drug.
Q: Are you worried about the innocent victims?
PM: ...what do you mean by innocent victim?!!!!