Parliament Clarifies Confusion: Parliament Police Officers Did Not Test Positive for Methamphetamine, But Morphine Was Detected; Officers Continue Duties
Drug tests on parliamentary police officers detected morphine, not methamphetamine, in two officers' systems; one had medical documentation while the second's source is under investigation.
On May 22, 2569, Jetsada Anukoolphokaratana, Director of Parliament Building Security, disclosed details of drug test results for parliamentary police officers, security personnel, and vehicle division staff conducted under the policy of Parliament Speaker Sophon Saramyth. One officer's urine tested purple, prompting clarification from authorities.
The Narcotics Control Board confirmed that the test results do not indicate methamphetamine use, contrary to public misunderstanding. Instead, morphine was detected in two officers' systems. One officer holds clear medical documentation for morphine-based pain medication, while the second officer lacks such documentation but has chronic conditions requiring multiple medications.
"We have sent the medications the officer regularly takes to the Narcotics Control Board for examination, and we are coordinating with the parliament medical office to determine next steps and whether deeper investigation is necessary," Jetsada stated.
The security chief emphasized that affected officers remain on regular duty pending conclusive findings, as initial investigation is complete and no treatment has been ordered yet. He stressed this case does not involve methamphetamine, only morphine, and authorities are working to clarify the source and cause.
