Anti-drug office gives Sek a week to talk and enter rehab
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The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has summoned rock star Seksan "Sek Loso" Sukpimai to give information about his alleged drug abuse within a week and join a drug rehabilitation programme - or face six months in jail and/or a Bt10,000 fin
ONCB chief Pol General Adul Saengsingkaew said that by not showing up, Sek could be regarded as failing to co-operate with the authorities. The ONCB would then file a police complaint and get Din Daeng police to issue a summons for Sek, Adul explained. If Sek still did not show up, an arrest warrant would be issued and he could be jailed and/or fined.
Adul’s comments came after the ONCB met yesterday with 20 entertainment companies, including Sek’s former employer GMM Grammy, to have them sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to ensure their artists set a good example for the public and stay away from drugs. The eight-point MoU includes a two-year ban on publicity for any addicted artist, a job contract prohibiting drug abuse, a new opportunity for the rehabilitated artist, and an award ceremony for artists that set good examples.
GMM Grammy senior executive vice president Krij Thomas said that the dispute between Sek and GMM Grammy ended following the termination of Sek’s contract, and the company wishes Sek well in his drug-rehabilitation treatment. As for Sek’s future with Grammy, he said the company would wait until Sek fully recovers before commenting about it.
