Pubdate: Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Source: Chiangmai Mail (Thailand)
Copyright: 2004 Chiangmai Mail
Contact:  http://www.chiangmai-mail.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/3105
Author: Nopniwat Krailerg

500 EX-DRUG ADDICTS ATTEND RETRAINING

And Score A 20,000 Baht Bonus!

Udom Maneekhat, Chiang Mai Provincial Development Office head, said that 
the Chiang Mai Provincial Authorities appointed his office to work with 
former drug addicts who had been rehabilitated during the war on drugs. 
Part of the rehabilitation was training in useful occupational skills and 
investment management methods.

In addition, the office has arranged training courses in March on the 
Poverty Eradication Scheme in seven districts, including Samoeng, Mae Rim, 
Mae Taeng, Chiang Dao, Phrao, Fang and Mae Ai districts.

Approximately 500 former drug addicts attended the course. After the 
completion of the courses, the province gave each group of attendees 20,000 
baht investment money to begin their small businesses. The Provincial 
Development Office will be responsible in following up their business acumen.

Udom added that this occupational training course would inspire former drug 
addicts to be eager to earn a living themselves. 
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