Yaba&Drugs
2025 International Conference
2025 International Conference on Drug Policy : Yaba, Methamphetamine, and Synthetic Drugs
August 6–8, 2025 | 09:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Venue: Eastin Grand Hotel Phayathai
Organizer by
Office of the Narcotics Control Board : Ministry of Justice
and Social Research Institute Chulalongkorn University
ABOUT
Rationale and Necessity
of the Project
According to the World Drug Report 2023, the global fight against drug abuse remains a critical challenge, threatening public health, safety, and social stability worldwide. The surge in drug trafficking and consumption fuels crime, violence, and societal disintegration, impacting families, communities, and nations alike. Among the various substances, methamphetamine, particularly in the form of Yaba, stands out as a growing regional crisis, especially in Southeast Asia.
Thailand faces a particularly acute challenge. Since the 1990s, methamphetamine consumption has surged, predominantly among youth under 20. In 2022, the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) documented over 300,000 drug-related cases, with about 75% involving Yaba. As of early 2024, over 200,000 individuals received treatment, with methamphetamine accounting for 80% of cases. Moreover, more than half of Thailand’s prison population in 2023 were drug offenders, predominantly linked to methamphetamine.
Thailand’s strategic location—bordering Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia—positions it as both a transit hub and a battleground in regional drug trafficking. Seizures in 2022 surpassed 200 million pills of Yaba—the highest ever recorded. The emergence of new threats, including heroin, ketamine, and synthetic compounds, further complicates the situation.
Addressing this urgent issue requires a concerted, multidisciplinary effort involving policymakers, researchers, law enforcement, and community organizations across borders. The upcoming conference aims to foster this collaboration and drive impactful solutions regionally and globally.
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ABOUT THIS VENUE:
Eastin Grand Hotel Phayathai
Eastin Grand Hotel Phayathai is located in a vibrant new mixed-use complex along with modern office spaces and incredible retail stores. The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of the city with direct access to Phayathai BTS Skytrain Station and is only a 5-minute walk from the Airport Rail Link Phaya Thai Station. The hotel features 494 gorgeous rooms and suites ranging from 34-370 sqm., including Superior Panorama Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Premium Deluxe Rooms, One-Bedroom Suites, Premium One-Bedroom Suites, Two-Bedroom Suites, Premium Two-Bedroom Suites and Penthouse Suites. Other facilities include a 1,200 sqm. all-day dining market-style restaurant, an authentic Mediterranean restaurant, fitness centre, spa, executive lounge and two outdoor swimming pools.
With a total area of 4,570 sqm., the function and event spaces at Eastin Grand Hotel Phayathai are one-of-a-kind and feature the latest modern technology to serve all kinds of functions and special events. The hotel also has a 720 sqm. multi-purpose wedding venue that can be transformed into any couple’s dream celebration space. Please note that we are a non-smoking hotel.
FULL ADDRESS:
The Unicorn Building, 18 Phaya Thai Rd, Thung Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400
Directions to Eastin
Grand Hotel Phayathai
1. BTS Skytrain and Airport Rail Link
Travel to Phaya Thai Station and access the hotel directly via the connecting walkway through the Unicorn Building.
2. From Suvarnabhumi Airport
Take the Airport Rail Link to Phaya Thai Station, or travel directly to the hotel by taxi.
3. Public Bus (Airport Bus)
Use airport shuttle or express bus services and get off at or near Phaya Thai Station.
4. Private Vehicle
Drive via Phaya Thai Road; parking is available at the Unicorn Building where the hotel is located.
5. On Foot (from nearby locations)
The hotel is within walking distance from Siam, Ratchathewi, and Victory Monument areas.
