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15 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

How as a non citizen of a country, staying on-topic in Thailand, can you make progress in getting a law which you feel is unjust removed. Are you saying that by breaking the law you would be setting a precedent?  

How would I, personally, get a law passed or removed in Thailand?  Lol.  I wouldn't. I'm a farang.  We know this.

How would I Contribute to it getting passed/removed?  I'd talk about it. Discussion. I'd interject my beliefs. 

Regarding your last sentence ... Would I be setting precedent if I broke a law?  I guess that depends on the law and how backwards/wrong it is. 

3 minutes ago, billd766 said:

And how many rules and laws have you managed to change in Thailand so far?

 

A little hint. Farangs and non voters cannot change the laws of Thailand.

Tell me something I don't know. Like I said before.. I'll put it in question format now.  Would you silence your own strong belief because someone told you to,  or said it doesn't matter, or because you were not in your home country? I think not. I wont stop talking.  

48 minutes ago, billd766 said:

Sadly I don't enjoy your whining sessions about this issue.

 

If you want to smoke marijuana, then do so in you own place, and try not to clutter up this thread.

I could care less how you feel about me.  Thanks again for highlighting the bit about the fact that weed can be a nuisance like all other things, if done without consideration of others. I'll continue to make valid points while being respectful of other parties, thank you very much, Sir!

40 minutes ago, billd766 said:

Anutin and the BJT had 4 years to bring in the law about cannabis. They probably got the medical cannabis side sorted more or less correctly but managed to screw up the recreational use side completely.

 

If you have a problem then please contact Anutin and the BJT, though they may be a bit too busy for the next several weeks, and as a farang you will probably be ignored anyway.

 

Cannabis has been available in Thailand for decades, certainly since the Americans were coming for R&R from Vietnam. I assume that it is still available if you care to find it.

 

If you feel that the laws of Thailand are unfair then do your best to change them, and good luck with that. 

I'll agree with you that regs should have been sorted prior to and during this time. 

When it comes to anyone controlling me regarding what I put in to my body... good luck because it won't happen.

And thanks for letting me know weed exists in Thailand, haha.

I, as a farang, can only express what I feel is right. I don't expect to have representation. I'll continue to express my beliefs on the wider stage as well as person to person regardless.

2 hours ago, pizzachang said:

Users seem to forget that smoke of any kind is bad for human and mammal lungs. And something in smoke coats lung tissue. It's common experience for 'ex-smokers' of any substance to experience "tastes" for years after quitting.

We already know all smoke hurts lungs. You can't argue with that. Point taken and filed. 

3 hours ago, AndyFoxy said:

I follow the law rather than decide which laws I want to follow and which I don't. If it is illegal, I don't do it. If it is legal, I will choose whether I want to do it or not.

Right. Some are meant to follow the law, be it corrupt, imbalanced rulings or well thought out ones. Others are meant to make the rules fair and lead responsibly. 

4 hours ago, ChipButty said:

From what I have seen here in Phuket there needs to be more control over where they can open a weed shop I dont think I would like one opening next door to me, 

This would be a good one for regulation, tbh. Need to limit how many shops can open in areas, based on density etc

On 5/13/2023 at 2:22 PM, Walker88 said:

You smoke for the taste? Eat a brownie/cookie for that flavor?

 

I'm willing to bet 95% or more of those who use weed do so with the intent of getting high, not to enjoy 'hints of black currant and licorice'.

Who cares again, please? You've clearly missed the memo. And yes, that is Right... Some weed smokers Like to get high, in a responsible manner. This has been true since the dawn of man. Do you drink beer for only the taste?  Ridiculous observation, sir.

On 5/13/2023 at 11:12 AM, VinnieK said:

I can't wait for ganjato be illegal again .

Reason?

Enough insanity out on the roads with bad/unqualified drivers who sometimes happen to be drunk ..who sometimes happen to be high on ganja also ????

Most ppl are stupid f...ks 

They should need special permit to operate a spoon let alone smoke ganja to their heart's content.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Show me comparative data between alcohol and weed related driving accidents. Oh wait.. here's some scientific data for you. https://slate.com/technology/2011/11/does-marijuana-make-you-a-more-dangerous-driver-than-alcohol.html

People that make mean age related comments about appearances and such are often not too bright.  That shows an emotional maturity level of an adolescent.

1 hour ago, herfiehandbag said:

Gloating about other members immigration circumstances (if that is the right phrase?) and gleefully predicting their expulsion from the country is one of the least attractive aspects of this forum. One or two posts of late suggest that it could be taken to knew mendacious levels!

 

Some very nasty pieces of work floating to the surface!

And the others that are always on here blowing hard about how they have soo much money... and they buy and do soo many hi so like activities. It's the "silver spoon up their nose" types.  And then some emotionally immature person will swoop in and quote me later saying "oh, well Youuu must not have much money..." 

Oh what kind of car do You drive? Definitely have a choice finger for those types.

But Herfiehandbag is right.  You guys are like the Germans who reported people to the Nazis. Not As bad, but it is the same fascist, snitch-like mentality that stains the world.

About 75% of the comments on here are 1. Petty and/or 2. Immature and/or 3. Borderline trash and/or 4. Borderline / completely  homophobic. 

I bet living with such fragile egos is more difficult than the Belgian man's life.

I own an Nvidia Shield and am happy with its performance and features so far.   It has tons of features and it blows Firestick 4k and the underpowered Xiaomi S out of the water.  

Also have the IPTV apps ready to rock.  Have Kodi ready to rock as well.  Tried some of the video  addons for it, and performance was on and off, if you know what I mean.  As you might expect for free ...

Anyway, I'm looking for ways to view AFL now aka Footy, aka AU league football and could throw down some cheddar for it. . 

I know of Fox Footy, Kayo, Telstra and Channel 7, but those guys are rather high.. I mean price-wise of course.  Maybe those are the only ways, er.

Please PM if anyone knows of a good solution, etc.  

5 hours ago, smedly said:

totally agree with the OP

Not much, if any, opinion was really given in the OP's post.  With what are you agreeing exactly?

"Some were caught off-guard by the lapse in [regulations] etc"  or ? 

I'm struggling to find any opinion in the article with which to agree or disagree.  

Edit: Ok. Obviously, you must mean the opinion from the doctors. Never mind. 

Hi, 

I am looking for Recommendations for Book / Apps+ Services to Teach English to a 9 year old Thai in public school system here.  

It is Prime Day so I want to buy him an iPad + some English learning service with the app or website.  

Need recommendations for Books for a Thai learner as well (9 year old with ed only in public school system..)

Any  help is greatly appreciated.  

I'm already searching around on various forums and such but need help.  

Thank you.   I will search posts  on Aseannow also.  

Yea Thanks for helping us through the poondemic

The only thing that would do what some want would be to raze the entire strip via some right of way rule, remove the rats, fix sewage, put the cables underground, and make a genuinely beautiful walkway with some scenic viewpoints. If they do that,  pretty sure after that, there'd be no more lady bars etc (?).    But how can it be done without displacing businesses?  It cant.  Unless they made it happen and <deleted> many owners off in the process. Could do it like China does it when they wanna build a highway through private properties.  Just force em out. That's a Bit authoritarian though, to say the least.