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  1. I’m not sure this is correct. Yes, one can get a license to import seeds. This license seems straightforward to apply for, quite a few Thais have posted this license, along with their licenses to sell cannabis. And yes, there appears to be a loophole to import cannabis for “research” purposes, and this does require a special license/approval. This is being exploited by influential people. There is a LOT of cannabis from the U.S being sold here, openly, marketed as being from the U.S. AFAIK, it is ILLEGAL to export cannabis from the U.S. to any countries, including Thailand. In the U.S. you cannot even move cannabis across state lines as states have strict seed to sale laws. Just saw a news article on the Cannabis Control Act legislation, where it mentions that...Section 28 "...selling and advertising cannabis and cannabis-based products online and in vending machines will be prohibited, according to a bill on cannabis and hemp use" Selling equipment to smoke cannabis will also be illegal.
  2. What does "legal" really mean in Pattaya? Or all of Thailand for that matter. Whatever you pay the police for, is legal.
  3. What mental health issues did you suffer from? These abated when you stopped smoking cannabis? Which addictions did you suffer from? IMO, sharing your"story" would go a long way towards supporting your warning. You could contact him and express your concerns. I bet he'd love to hear from you. Regarding the linked study and association between cannabis and mental health problems, I'd suggest that many probably have mental health issues already, perhaps undiagnosed, and also use cannabis. And that theor mental illnesses may have been exacerbated by cannabis use. But what do I know? I mean other than the ~ 150 million people who use cannabis safely, responsigbly and without mental health challenges.
  4. But you need to identify the genetics and strain first, right? Once you do that, it's easy to find and vet sources.
  5. Which genetics? Which strains? Example: Genetics = Fastbuds Strain = OG Kush Auto With more detail I can make a few sepcific recommendations. There are quite a few importers/resellers here. Royal Queen Seeds just opened a shop here. They have a broad range of autoflowers. https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/34-autoflowering-cannabis-seeds
  6. Which genetics and strain(s)? You usually have to buy a minimum of three to get original packaging. There are quite a few reliable sellers, who assume the import responsibilities, here. There have been posts threads so a search will reveal options. Legally now, I think, you need a license to import cannabis seeds. Royal Queen Seeds recently opened a retail shop here. They have a decent selection. https://aseannow.com/topic/1264420-where-did-you-buy-your-seeds-cannabis-seeds-indo-or-outdoor-standard-or-autoflowering/
  7. What are the fee(s), daily/single-use limits, and exchange rates, for using a BBL ATM Debit card at an ATM in the U.S.? I looked on the BBL site but the real contract is only available in Thai (PDF). Personally I wouldn't rely solely on a BBL/TPN Union Pay debit card.
  8. You used the same phone for all your testing? What is the make/model? Your results match mine, if I'm using my Samsung A51. All other phones result in non-WiFi charges, even if I disable the IMEI check ( *#*#869434#*#* ) On some phones you can check the provisioning, *#*#4636#*#* I haven't done a lot of testing/research. But the best I can come up with is the disable USSD command doesn't work, even though there is a reply, and only my Samsung passes their IMEI check. Q: How to know if VoWiFi is working ? A: Put phone in airplane mode and reactivate WiFi only. If you are able to make a call then VoWiFi is working. You can even remove the SIM and UM WiFi calling will still work. This seems like the perfect project for you to run with. Let us know the results.
  9. Perhaps a similar case? SC sentences Premchai to a total 3 years 2 months in prison for poaching, hunting The Supreme Court sentenced Italian-Thai Development CEO Premchai Kanasutra to "two years and 14 months" in prison without parole for poaching and hunting in Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary in February 2018, in line with the Appeal Courts verdict. https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/national/40009763
  10. Acording to the article, nothing. Although I think The Trump Organization may be under investigation for wider tax fraud. I think Eric runs the Trump Org.? I guess it may mean that Donald Trump doesn't "hire the best people"? Which hardly comes a surprise.
  11. 1 gram per watt is considered the holy grail. 0.5 gram per watt is more the norm. These are dryed/cured weights. You'll need, 1,000 watts, at a minimum for 4 flowers at 250 gr each. Probably more like 2,000 watts. Another prolific poster here mentioned that they grow 50 ounces (1,400 grams) per year, which seems preposterous. Electricity, assuming you're a direct PEA/MEA customer is 4 baht/unit. It was set to rise to 5 baht per unit but that may have been shelved for a while? I think people underestimate the challenges and costs of growing quality cannabis indoors here. And they overestimate the potential yields. An eighth in my home state in the U.S. is 2,550 baht (right now). For me here, now, I look for eighths at 2,000 baht max. I don't smoke a lot, but prefer specific strains and a higher quality. Right now I'm only buying from three sources, two are small time growers. I did buy a 90% THC stick, which while expensive, is so simple to use, and is cost-effective for me. I think this shop in Phuket, based on the location from Google Maps, is not at all representative of the wider market here. It is clearly focused on foreign visitors, who are less price sensitive than most Thais and resident aliens. Tourists may not want to spend their limited time looking for the best prices, or ordering on-line?
  12. Limited run, 1.1 million bottles. Thitiporn Thammaphimukkul, Chief Marketing Officer - Brand of Boon Rawd Trading Co., Ltd., revealed that this summer, Leo beer adds a new color to the market. Under the concept "LEO THE EXPLORER" launches 3 new flavors from 3 varieties of hops, namely COLUMBUS, YELLOW SUB and GALAXY, in a beautiful design aluminum bottle, size 385 CC. Limited quantity. Only 1.1 million bottles For "Leo the Explorer" consists of Leo Columbus (LEO COLUMBUS) brings hops species from America as an important element. And is considered as the hops used to produce craft beer, YELLOW SUB (YELLOW SUB) hops from Europe. which is regarded as the origin of hops It is also famous for being one of the world's most famous brews, and one of Australia's most famous varieties of galaxies (GALXY) hops. The highlight of beer Leo. The Explorer is pulling hops Which is the heart of the beer brewing comes in a bottle in a different form than before. Especially the process of adding hops at the end of the fermentation (Dry Hops) to make the beer clearly smell and taste from the hops that are inserted. https://brandinside.asia/leo-the-explorer/
  13. https://www.economist.com/big-mac-index Big Mac meal in U.S. is $5.99 Here it is 199 THB, or ~ $5.65
  14. Yes, but it's so hard to light and smoke. Or is this Acapulco Gold?
  15. Without understanding the provenance of this cannabis, examining it in person and understanding the target market/local competition, it's difficult to understand their pricing strategy? The Reddit topic lists some 212 dispensaries on Phuket. That is, those prices seem ~ 30% greater than prices for similar product here in Bangkok. Based on the photos, and strain names, my guess is those are grown here indoors. The trim looks nice. But with that variety there must be multiple growers. Importing that many strains would be challenging. The market(s) (tourists, Thais, aliens residents) and supplies remains in flux, and it may take 12 - 18 months for prices to come to rest on some sort of supply/demand curve, allowing for four or five (or more) gradations. Sellers are free to charge any price, and consumers are free to purchase, or not, at those prices. I think there has been some hoarding, which impacted locally-rown supplies pretty quickly, because of pent-up demand and a fear that it would be made illegal again.
  16. Maybe switch to the https://www.bangkokbank.com/en/Personal/Cards/Be1st-Smart-Card/Be1st-Digital I think there are both virtual and physical versions of this card. It is Mastercard endorsed. I think you can apply using the mobile app. Bualuang mobile app. Assume you have internet banking, and also use the mobile app? Make sure you extend the validity of your SIM card, and register for internaitonal roaming and WiFi calling if available. For those with SCB check out the Planet Card, could be handy for international travelers.
  17. Yes, released already. There was even talk of returning some 16 tonnes of cannabis siezed by the police. Do you have any other questions, while we're here standing on your lawn? I think you are a bit behind in current events. Cannabis flowers are legal to produce, sell and consume, with no THC limits. Extracts are illegal, as is importing cannabis. Smoking in public is discouraged, and can be illegal if you're annoying people. Sales/use are prohibited for under 20 YO, and for lactating women. If you have further concerns maybe touch base with the police. They should be able to address your issues. I'm sure they'd love to hear from you.
  18. As president, Trump approved a law increasing penalties for mishandling classified info. It could come back to bite him. A bill that Donald Trump signed into law in 2018 could be used to punish the former president if he's found to have mishandled classified information after leaving office. Bradley P. Moss, a national security attorney, told Insider that Trump could face five years in prison if he's found guilty under a national security bill that he signed as president. It upgraded the seriousness of wrongly moving classified material, turning it from a misdemeanor into a felony — and increasing the maximum sentence to five years, up from one. https://www.businessinsider.com/law-trump-signed-2018-may-punish-him-classified-info-2022-8 https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/139 (Sec. 202) The penalty for the unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents or material is increased from one to five years.
  19. Motorola Edge 30 But I don't think there's a phone which satisfies all of the OPs requirements? Which service provider? Does your current phone support WiFi calling? Note that while most phones do support WiFi calling, the service provider may have a list they support, and performan IMEI check on. Maybe look at some custom ROMs for the security/tracking/permissions issues, although they introduce a whole new set of issues.
  20. ^ Article is two months old. New shops in Bangkok I can recommend: Find on FB, LINE RoLOFT Arijuana Space Time Bang Na Many resources, a few: https://www.thailandweedmaps.com/ https://www.thaiweedmaps.com/
  21. OK, I'm confused, how can Trump be so sure that he declassified the evidence that the FBI planted?
  22. This one. “The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.”
  23. Sixth: "No big deal", just papers. The "Eric/Jesse Watters" defense. (Check) Seventh: "Obama did worse". (Check) Eighth: "Deep State persecution." (Check) The sheer number of excuses offered by the right indicates an increasing level of fear and desperation. That Brian Kilmeade used a photoshopped photo on Fox, with the warrant-issuing magistrate's head pasted onto Jeffrey Epstien's body shows just how desperate they are.
  24. For some, Sandy Berger, David Patraeus and Reality Winner, it's a bit more serious than an overdue library book. But it is amusing that you associate a library book with Trump, who famoulsy said his favorite book was the bible, like he's ever been inside a library, or read a book. And props on playing the "victim" card, awesome look for the strong and powerful former President. For example, a recent case... Hawaii Woman Gets 90 Days in Jail in Embassy Documents Case HONOLULU (AP) — A Honolulu woman who pleaded guilty to taking classified documents while working at the U.S. Embassy in Manila was sentenced Thursday to 90 days in jail. Asia Janay Lavarello pleaded guilty last year to one count of knowingly removing classified information, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/hawaii/articles/2022-02-10/hawaii-woman-gets-90-days-in-jail-in-embassy-documents-case#:~:text=HONOLULU (AP) — A Honolulu,the U.S. Department of Justice.
  25. She didn't really think things through before posting this "open letter". Her antagonists are Thais, not Americans or Canadians. It is illegal to export cannabis from California. It is illegal to import cannabis into Thailand. It is Thais, for the most part, who are buying cannabis in CA and air-freighting it to Thailand. These are obviously "influential" people. And it is Thai shops, from the most part, selling illegally imported cannabis. And they market it as such. I understand her issue, and try to support Thai growers. But her beef is with Thais, Customs, RTP.

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