Kanchanaburi Police, ThaiHealth, Alco-Free Network Sign MOU for Alcohol-Free Lent

MGR Online•Politics•18d ago

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Kanchanaburi police join forces with health organizations and community networks to promote alcohol abstinence during Buddhist Lent.

•Kanchanaburi Provincial Police have signed an MOU with ThaiHealth, the Alco-Free Organization Network, and other stakeholders to encourage alcohol abstinence among traffic police officers during the Buddhist Lent period.
•The campaign, titled '90 Days Collect Good Health Points, Good Things Will Happen,' aims to promote physical and mental well-being, reduce societal problems related to alcohol consumption, and foster a healthy community.
•Twenty-one police stations in Kanchanaburi province are participating in the initiative, with police officers being encouraged to be role models for the public.
•Youth representatives are also actively involved in promoting the campaign and creating safe, alcohol-free environments for communities.

Overview

•Kanchanaburi Provincial Police, ThaiHealth (Thai Health Promotion Foundation), and the Alco-Free Organization Network signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
•21 police stations in Kanchanaburi Province will participate in the 'Abstain from Alcohol During Buddhist Lent' campaign.
•The campaign is focused on the Buddhist Lent period of 2026.
•Pol. Maj. Gen. Phastavee Rueangphu stated that abstaining from alcohol for 90 days promotes health, reduces expenses and accidents, and can lead to lifelong sobriety.
•Ms. Ubonwan Khongsawang, Manager of the Alco-Free Organization Network in the Western Region, highlighted the campaign's theme: '90 Days Collect Good Health Points, Good Things Will Happen.'
•The campaign encourages participation in 4 key health behaviors: reducing alcohol, eating healthily, exercising, and managing mental well-being.
•The initiative aims to prevent new drinkers among youth and promote alcohol-free community events.
•Kanchanaburi Province is inviting all sectors to sign a pledge to abstain from alcohol during Lent 2026 to create healthy families, alcohol-free communities, and a healthy society.

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Key Quotes

พล.ต.ต.พศวีร์ เรืองภู่ (Pol. Maj. Gen. Phastavee Rueangphu)

"Abstaining from alcohol for just 90 days not only helps restore physical and mental health but also reduces expenses, accidents, domestic violence, and may be the start of lifelong sobriety."

การงดเหล้าเพียง 90 วัน ไม่เพียงช่วยฟื้นฟูสุขภาพกายและสุขภาพใจ แต่ยังช่วยลดค่าใช้จ่าย ลดอุบัติเหตุ ลดความรุนแรงในครอบครัว และอาจเป็นจุดเริ่มต้นของการเลิกดื่มตลอดชีวิต

พล.ต.ต.พศวีร์ เรืองภู่ (Pol. Maj. Gen. Phastavee Rueangphu)

"The Buddhist Lent period, designated by the Cabinet as "National Alcohol Abstinence Day," is a crucial opportunity to establish new values for Thai society."

วันเข้าพรรษา ซึ่งคณะรัฐมนตรีกำหนดให้เป็น "วันงดดื่มสุราแห่งชาติ" ถือเป็นโอกาสสำคัญในการสร้างค่านิยมใหม่ให้สังคมไทย

นางสาวอุบลวรรณ คงสว่าง (Ms. Ubonwan Khongsawang)

"This year's campaign uses the concept '90 Days Collect Good Health Points, Good Things Will Happen' to invite people to accumulate 'health points' through 4 key behaviors."

การรณรงค์ปีนี้ใช้แนวคิด "90 วันเก็บแต้มสุขภาพดี สิ่งดี ๆ จะเกิดขึ้น" เพื่อเชิญชวนประชาชนร่วมสะสม "แต้มสุขภาพ" ผ่าน 4 พฤติกรรมสำคัญ

นายนวพล ชนประเสริฐ (Mr. Nawapon Chonprasert)

"Children and youth are ready to be a vital force driving society through the roles of 'Invite, Help, Cheer'."

เด็กและเยาวชนพร้อมเป็นพลังสำคัญในการขับเคลื่อนสังคมผ่านบทบาท "ชวน ช่วย เชียร์"

Key Entities

Organization

Kanchanaburi Provincial Police(ตำรวจภูธรจังหวัดกาญจนบุรี)ℹ️

The primary law enforcement organization in Kanchanaburi Province, participating in an initiative to promote alcohol abstinence.

Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth)(สำนักงานกองทุนสนับสนุนการสร้างเสริมสุขภาพ (สสส.))ℹ️

A government agency supporting health promotion initiatives in Thailand, partnering in the alcohol abstinence campaign.

Alco-Free Organization Network Office(สำนักงานเครือข่ายองค์กรงดเหล้า (สคล.))

An organization dedicated to promoting alcohol abstinence, a key partner in the Buddhist Lent campaign.

Alco-Free Organization Network of 8 Western Provinces(เครือข่ายองค์กรงดเหล้าภาคตะวันตก 8 จังหวัด)

A regional network focused on alcohol abstinence efforts in eight western provinces.

Local Police Stations(สถานีตำรวจภูธร)

Local law enforcement units participating in the alcohol abstinence campaign.

Place

Kanchanaburi(กาญจนบุรี)ℹ️

The province where the 'Abstain from Alcohol During Buddhist Lent' campaign is being launched and promoted.

Person

Pol. Maj. Gen. Phastavee Rueangphu(พล.ต.ต.พศวีร์ เรืองภู่)

Commander of the Kanchanaburi Provincial Police, who presided over the campaign launch and spoke about its importance.

Ms. Ubonwan Khongsawang(นางสาวอุบลวรรณ คงสว่าง)

Manager of the Alco-Free Organization Network in the Western Region, who discussed the campaign's theme and key health behaviors.

Ms. Natsaya Wisanukrayothin(นางสาวณัศญ์สยา วิษณุกรโยธิน)

Coordinator of the Kanchanaburi Provincial Alco-Free Community Network, who emphasized community participation and support for drinkers.

Mr. Nawapon Chonprasert(นายนวพล ชนประเสริฐ)

Vice President of the Kanchanaburi Provincial Youth Council, who stated the commitment of youth to support the campaign.

Policy

"90 Days Collect Good Health Points, Good Things Will Happen"(90 วันเก็บแต้มสุขภาพดี สิ่งดี ๆ จะเกิดขึ้น)

The slogan and core concept of the 'Abstain from Alcohol During Buddhist Lent' campaign, emphasizing health benefits and positive outcomes.