Issues of Athlete and Athlete Support Personnel Sanctions Procedures under the Anti-Doping in Sports Act B.E. 2555 (A.D. 2012)

Abstract

The Anti-Doping in Sports Control Act B.E. 2555 (2012) was enacted to allow Thailand to implement anti-doping measures in sports by fostering physical readiness and promoting a fair sportsmanship attitude, ensuring the basic rights of athletes, promoting equality, protecting health, and upholding the spirit of sports. This act is part of Thailand's domestic legislation and aligns with the intentions and goals of the World Anti-Doping Code, as expressed in the Copenhagen Declaration on Anti-Doping in Sport, and the commitments of the International Convention Against Doping in Sport.

          According to the study, issues persist in the procedures for sanctioning Athletes and Athlete Support Personnel, diverging from the standards outlined in the World Anti-Doping Code. Challenges include the absence of mechanisms for pre-adjudication Resolution Agreements, inadequacies in defining and protecting the rights of Protected Persons, the existing legal framework does not encompass other individuals who may commit acts considered violations under the law, akin to those committed by Athletes or Athlete Support Personnel.