Over 200 students from Samut Prakan join Pattaya’s anti-drug youth camp, uniting for a drug-free future. PATTAYA, Thailand – More than 200 secondary school students from Bang Mueang Municipality in Samut Prakan province took part in a large-scale youth leadership event held on July 22 at the Chumsai community in Central Pattaya. The initiative, under the theme “Mother of the Land Fund: United Youth Leadership Against Drugs,” aimed to build resilience and promote unity in the fight against drug abuse. The event welcomed participation from multiple sectors, including civic groups and local government agencies, as part of a comprehensive push aligned with Thailand’s national anti-drug strategy. The “Youth Leadership Unity Camp” aimed to equip participants with leadership skills, promote social harmony, and raise awareness of the dangers of drug use. Educational sessions were led by specialists from the Pattaya Police’s subdistrict rehabilitation team, covering drug prevention strategies for both schools and communities. The event also promoted a “community caring for community” model by integrating public-private collaboration. Attendees took part in vocational training workshops supported by the Chumsai and Soi Kor Phai Mother of the Land community funds, including making coin garlands, multipurpose cleaners, floral ribbon crafts, and growing kitchen gardens—aimed at providing sustainable income opportunities within the community. A key component of the program focused on helping drug users, regarded as patients in need of care, to receive rehabilitation and reintegrate into society as productive citizens. The event marked a significant step in strengthening youth networks and empowering the next generation to play an active role in building a drug-free future. Police, local leaders, and volunteers lend strong support to grassroots efforts at Chumsai Community. Workshops offer skills in crafts and local products, building careers and boosting community resilience.   The campaign emphasizes “community caring for community” to prevent addiction and reintegrate former users.