Govt to crack down on 'party pills'

He said the Medical Science Department and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would categorise the pills as a "Class 1" narcotic (along with heroin and cocaine) in the Royal decree soon. The Public Health Ministry will also order strict searches for the drug.

Torpong was asked about moves to control over-the-counter sale of cold medicines containing precursor chemicals that are often used in the production of illicit drugs. He said the FDA had the power to conduct random checks on pharmacies, including unlicensed ones, and take action against those selling dangerous medicines without a pharmacist's supervision or a doctor's prescription. He warned them to beware of the FDA.