According to the health minister, the proposal will be subject to changes made by a committee of commissioners before receiving final approval, which is scheduled to happen next month. Visits to hospitals, incidents involving children, and the quantity of outlets carrying the substance have all gone up. The Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health defended his decision to legalize marijuana today. Anutin Charnvirakul emphasized that it was the right decision when questioned by journalists about his decision to decriminalize the drug during a speech on June 6 at the Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand. The 55-year-old has drawn criticism, along with the Thai government, as a result of a number of divisive headlines involving cannabis. Anutin predicted that the Thai cannabis market would become a “medical hub” for Asia and reach a value of up to US$3 billion in five years. The health minister, however, remained unwavering…
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The government is taking steps to control the free-for-all and impose some regulations and limitations on its use, and they are now cautioning people to remember that legalization in Thailand does not equate to legalization worldwide and that bringing cannabis to other countries could ruin their vacation plans. Anyone traveling from Thailand should be advised not to carry any extracts, goods, or plant parts into South Korea, according to the Royal Thai Embassy there. Vietnam, Japan, and Indonesia have all issued similar advisories. Even worse, anybody found in possession of the plant or its products could be subject to criminal penalties like fines, jail time, or even the death penalty. Authorities advise Thai nationals not to travel with any cannabis-related items because cannabis, hemp, or marijuana is still widely regarded as a narcotic and is still prohibited in many nations. After encountering problems with travelers from Thailand carrying the recently…
Since June 9, when cannabis was decriminalized and taken off the Public Health Ministry’s list of narcotics, cannabis outlets have appeared almost everywhere in the city. The authorities have closed down every cannabis dispensary on Bangkok’s Khao San Road for operating unlawfully on a public street. Some web users believe that stricter laws should be in place to control businesses that violate the law before something awful occurs. In the video, a street vendor can be seen rolling a joint for a customer. Others joined in and said that organizations like this should be regulated by the government. The group aimed to finish all procedures by the end of July and submit them to parliament for discussion in August. Supachai admitted that the laws governing cannabis control were still being created.The customer cried, “This is the one thing that has me admiring this government.” They make it quite simple for…
All usage of marijuana and hemp are now prohibited on military property, under order from Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.Following the decriminalization of cannabis on June 9, Bangkok Governor Chadchart acknowledged that he was concerned about the lack of clarity on cannabis policies.Therefore, if any soldiers were expecting for an opportunity to connect with their friends over a joint, those hopes have been crushed. Jitnat Punnotok, the deputy spokesperson for the defense ministry, stated, “All organizations under the defense ministry must abide with the Public Health Ministry’s cannabis use laws. Thai authorities continue to crack down on the “happy plant” in various institutions across the nation. They are allowed to ingest cannabis for medical reasons but not for recreational usage. Prayut has now directed all branches of the Defense Ministry’s military and Royal Thai Police to educate officers about rules and the dangers of the happy plant. According to the ministry,…
If military personnel decide to use marijuana, the ministry demands that they strictly follow the guidelines set forth by the Ministry of Public Health. The council advised soldiers to use marijuana solely for medicinal reasons. According to the spokeswoman, if a soldier is outside of military premises, they are free to use marijuana legally just like any other person. Col. Chinat Punnotok, a ministry spokeswoman, claims that the Thai Ministry of Defense has issued a strict regulation outlawing marijuana usage on army grounds. The spokeswoman stated that it is also strictly prohibited for military personnel to post pictures or videos of themselves using marijuana online. The spokesperson claims that PM Prayut wants the military, police, and general public to become informed on the benefits, risks, and security measures associated with using, cultivating, importing, and having marijuana. The ministry has stated that it is totally against the law for military personnel…
‘Cannabis has an effect on the brain and neurological system, particularly in students’ brains and learning abilities,’ Dr. Somsak added. Dr. Somsak, on the other hand, insisted that the medicine be used exclusively under medical supervision and not for recreational purposes. The senior medical official also emphasized the dangers of cannabis or marijuana as a cause of drug addiction, as well as the harm it poses to road safety. ‘We are well aware of the benefits, but the drawbacks include addiction and traffic accidents involving inebriated drivers.’ This is something that has previously happened in other countries. He stated that the drug was extremely beneficial to individuals who had small children with epilepsy, as well as those who had cancer and found it to be indispensable as a palliative treatment or for those who were through chemotherapy and found it to help with nausea.
Dr. Somsak began by explaining why the ministry supports the legalization of marijuana for regulated medical use in Thailand, paving the way for the current upheaval. Despite proponents’ claims that ‘weed’ or cannabis is not dangerous or harmful to one’s health, a growing body of evidence from the United States suggests otherwise. According to a highly qualified study undertaken by Northwestern Medicine and the Massachusetts General Hospital in collaboration with Harvard Medical School, recreational cannabis usage causes brain abnormalities in two regions of the brain in younger users. Dr Somsak Akksilp, Director-General of the Department of Medical Services within Mr Anutin’s Ministry of Public Health, highlighted his worries this week. At the same time, he stated unequivocally that it should not be used for recreational purposes or by children, young people, or anyone under the age of 25. In the United States, there are an estimated 25 million marijuana users,…
Thailand is the first country in South-East Asia to take steps to decriminalize cannabis cultivation and usage, despite the region’s reputation for harsh, often draconian drug regulations. Thailand’s new cannabis regulations have made headlines all over the world, with CNN, Fox News, Australia’s ABC, and pretty much everyone else reporting on them. However, once readers get past the headline, the details present a more nuanced picture of what the recent “legalization” implies.“Thailand became the first Asian country to legalize cannabis on Thursday, but the minister who championed the reform says heavy punishments would still apply to individuals who use the drug to get high.” CNN, for example“The government has stated that it is solely pushing cannabis for medical purposes, cautioning individuals who want to smoke for pleasure that doing so in public might result in a three-month term and a fine of 25,000 Thai baht (about $780).” And if the…
Thailand officially permits the sale of marijuana products containing less than 0.2 percent THC by recognized enterprises. At Anutin’s most recent medicinal marijuana conference at Sisaket Rajabhat University, the health minister reminded everyone that marijuana was delisted from the list of illegal substances in February, and that the 120-day waiting period that followed the delisting will end on June 9. According to reports, about 100,000 Thai patients are being treated with marijuana-based drugs. Farmers and business owners, according to Anutin, should research the plant’s economic potential and incorporate marijuana into their harvests and products. He wants marijuana to “relieve the economic hardship of the people.” He hasn’t said whether the amount of THC in marijuana grown at home can or should be regulated. His image continues to be broadcast on Thai news stations, and marijuana remains a popular topic in Thailand. His Bhumjaithai Party was elected to parliament with 51…
The proposed penalty for those who smoke cannabis and create “public disturbance” should be preceded by a warning to quit. If they do not comply, they may be sentenced to a month in prison, a fine of up to 2,000 baht, or both. The only prerequisite for legally cultivating cannabis at home as of June 9 is to download and register with the Plook Ganja smartphone app. Cannabis smoke is a “public nuisance,” according to Thailand’s Department of Public Health, and smoking it recreationally – at home or in public – is prohibited. Starting June 9, it will be legal to grow cannabis plants at home, but it will remain illegal to use cannabis recreationally. Growing cannabis at home is only for the aim of using the plant’s leaves or stalks in cooking or tea for therapeutic purposes, not to get high. THC percentages of less than 0.2 percent will…