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Students oppose alcohol near schools

Published: 27 Nov 2012 at 19.02
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A student prohibitionist group called on the education ministry Tuesday to draw up and enforce new measures to ban any sale of alcohol near schools.

About 30 members of a previously unknown Juvenile Network for Preventing Young People from Becoming New Drinkers submitted a letter to Education Minister Pongthep Thepkanchana, demanding action be taken quickly on three issues.

The group wanted the education and publlic health ministries to work together with "concerned agencies" to draw up proactive measures to ban or control the sale of alcohol in areas around schools and universities, and to show tangible results quickly.

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robins
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Discussion 3 : 28 Nov 2012 at 05.553
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Prohibition does not work, or is that part of history not included in their curriculum? Banning alcohol sales near schools is symbolic nonsense that accomplishes nothing, closes legitimate business and costs the government credibility in more serious and productive anti drunkenness campaigns.
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Discussion 2 : 27 Nov 2012 at 20.192
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Hey Kids

If someone wants alcohol they will find it. Traveling 7 minutes is no problem.

The key is education. Prohibiting the sale close to schools & colleges will not solve the problem.
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Discussion 1 : 27 Nov 2012 at 19.511
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Law enforcement is the key.
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