•Ms Orasom, the writer, is one of the rare voices to advocate a better support for prisoners.
•But some other activists are calling for a reduction of prison terms for drugs, arguing that the harsh policy — which can result in decades in jail — has failed to curb dealing. ( Increase efforts on Law enforcement)
•“People get 20, 30 or 40 years when it would be three years in other countries,” said Danthong Breen of rights group Union for Civil Liberty.
•(Prescribe Harsh penalties for drug possession)