June 26th International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Siam Center and Siam Discovery Center, Bangkok

To celebrate this year's International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, UNODC Regional Centre is in collaboration with Thailand Office of Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) is organizing activities under the theme of "Power of Thai Family and Youth against Drugs" with aims to raise awareness of the public, especially parents, young adults and children on the danger of drugs. It will encourage family members to become pro-active and get more involved in preventing drug abuse. Drug counseling, booths presenting youth groups on anti-drug projects, and an exhibition will take place starting there on 27 June. Opening ceremony will be on 28 June at 13:30 hrs. Minister of Justice, H.E. Mr. Pongthep Thepkanjana will chair the event. Secretary-General of ONCB, Pol.Lt.Gen. Chidchai Vanasatidya and the Representative of UNODC Regional Centre, Dr. Sandro Calvani will speak at the ceremony. Various stage performances by youth groups, students, volunteers and celebrities, including music, dancing, and drama acts will follow. The programme will focus on the 'Drug Prevention' themes, giving people a venue to talk about it. Visitors will get to vote for the best anti-drug campaign produced by youth.

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