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Well, I did say there were "broad" limitations that can be used to stifle political discourse. Raising three fingers, reading a book while eating a sandwich, and honking your horn can be deemed a threat to the security of the state. I'm sure they could make a case for complaining about the weather being seditious. The idea is to use these on just a few people and make an example of them (in this case by contributing to their death) thereby scaring the population into self-censorship and silence. Absolute power is useless unless it is trotted out occasionally to frighten the masses.

The Thai constitution guarantees these rights, but with significant and broad, limitations... Section 34. A person shall enjoy the liberty to express opinions, make speeches, write, print, publicise and express by other means. The restriction of such liberty shall not be imposed, except by virtue of the provisions of law specifically enacted for the purpose of maintaining the security of the State, protecting the rights or liberties of other persons, maintaining public order or good morals, or protecting the health of the people. Academic freedom shall be protected. However, the exercise of such freedom shall not be contrary to the duties of the Thai people or good morals, and shall respect and not obstruct the different views of another person.

An interesting opinion piece... Opinion – The ‘Evil of Indifference’ in Bung’s death https://www.thaienquirer.com/52213/opinion-the-evil-of-indifference-in-bungs-death/

I noticed four of the A380s landing SBIA/BKK this morning. They look faded.

A strong institution can withstand criticism. There is a corollary.

Just a few bad apples. I'm sure this is not occurring elsewhere in Thailand. Or is time for a crackdown?

Classic Thai authoritarian response, threaten critics. Just let Yinglick return, and stop this rice scheme charade, it's still a pig, and no amount of lipstick will change that.

AI failure. "tenterhooks" perhaps? Remember that while this young woman was remanded without bail or access to a trial, convicted seditionists were released after two nights in jail. SUTHEP AND AIDES GRANTED BAIL, 2 DAYS AFTER SEDITION VERDICT An appeal court on Friday approved a temporary release for former deputy PM Suthep Thaugsuban and seven other defendants found guilty earlier this week of inciting sedition against the elected government. Suthep and seven of his lieutenants who campaigned alongside him during the “Shutdown Bangkok” street protests in 2013 and 2014 were deemed to pose no flight risk by the Court of Appeals. Their bond was set at 800,000 baht each. The eight defendants were set to be released later today from Bangkok Remand Prison. Suthep and others are seeking to appeal the verdict, which sent them to jail on Wednesday on a number of charges, including insurrection and suppressing an election. https://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2021/02/26/suthep-and-aides-granted-bail-2-days-after-sedition-verdict/

Stop whinging here about the smell. It is illegal to smoke cannabis in public. Go file a police complaint.

This "verdict" is incorrect. I declare a mistrial. "Powerful" cannabis" poses no more, or no less, of risk than 'regular' cannabis flower. It just means you consume less, or more, for the desired effect. No one ever ODed from cannabis. It's a bit like Whisky, WIne and beer. There are cannabis products with 50%, even 90% THC, and people consume these with the same 'risk', they just consume less (mg THC).

I don't understand why the government doesn't just reclassify Cannabis as a Category V (5) Narcotic immediately. This can be done with the stroke of a pen, maybe with a 90 - 120-day gazetting waitlist. Then start arresting the hundreds of thousands of Thais growing, distributing, and using this narcotic. I mean if it's so dangerous wouldn't delaying the reclassification be malfeasance? Think of the children. Has anyone died from (ab)using cannabis?

Can't imagine VFS is pleased with this news. Seriously though, this seems wildly aspirational. And that's OK. Just don't mislead your citizens. More like the Thai trait that talking about something enough can wish it into existence.

Yes, from the GPO, been around for a few years. THC, CBD and 50:50 versions https://www.gpo.or.th/view/21 CBD oil is being used to treat meth drug abusers... Thailand tokes on new approach: CBD-infused Marijuana oil to fight drug addiction https://thethaiger.com/news/national/marijuana-oil-used-for-drug-addiction-recovery

It sounds like someone snitched on him? While the officers were inspecting the area on Friday night, they found a foreign male matching the description provided by the source in front of a convenience store on Soi 8, Jomtien Beach Road, Pattaya. ... https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2024/05/11/a-lonely-new-zealander-overstays-in-pattaya-for-over-2000-days/ Immigration must have live list of overstayers, with an entry but no departure. The problem is they could be anywhere. This chap logged 3,168 days, in Uthai Thani, and he worked as a street vendor...https://aseannow.com/topic/1308915-indian-man-arrested-after-3168-days-visa-overstay-in-thailand/

This, so eloquently put, is the "solution". Cannabis in Thailand is well-regulated. But those regulations are not enforced. The RTP seems to want an all-or-nothing approach to enforcement, so I'd rely on an alternative policing mechanism for enforcement. Yes, it could be even more regulated, particularly on the product side (consistent, tested, no chemicals). Maybe limit the number of distribution licenses based on population in a district/subdistrict. And increase the tax to 10% with 3% going towards methamphetamine treatment/recovery centers.

Time to shelve this problem, will revisit it next February. - Spit Take- "Strategy", uhm, yea, sure.

The fire in 2021 - attributed to a contractor performing repairs - was a bit worse. I think they dodged (another) bullet on this one. Seems like this could have been far worse. Commerce Minister Pimpatra Wichaikul was reluctant to get out of her car when she arrived on scene due to the chemical smells.

Yes, this is run by DTAM https://ockt.dtam.moph.go.th/ Cannabis is currently approved for a limited number of conditions. DMS’s guidance for the use of cannabinoids product Medical cannabis benefits for six conditions include: neuropathic pain, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, intractable epilepsy, spasticity from multiple sclerosis, AIDS-related cachexia, and palliative care conditions May be beneficial for conditions including generalized anxiety disorder, Parkinson disease, Alzheimer disease, and demyelinating disease Might be beneficial for cancer treatment, but more information and research are needed

You have to define "medical cannabis". I don't think a government hospital (it's clinics and doctors) is going to prescribe and sell a product that is smoked. Many of the patients, young people with epilepsy, and elderly with palliative requirements simply cannot ingest a medicine by smoking it. I think you'll propose extracts, pills, or oils (taken orally). The way forward for medical cannabis requires training doctors, nurses and other health care professionals, defining specific diagnoses for which cannabis might be applicable, and producing standardized cannabis medicines. This would take a few years to implement. (Some basic steps have been taken by DTAM, Department of Traditional Meedicine within the MoPH.) Some people are expecting Thailand to adopt a Western medical model, a patient goes to a "doctor", and says "It hurts when I do this", the doctor says ok you can buy medical cannabis. I'm not sure foreigners would qualify, maybe those with Thai social security and medical coverage. Production of "medicine" will have to be tightly controlled. The Western medical model is a bit of a bait and switch. It was concocted as an interim "safe" step towards full recreational use. But some states in the U.S., Florida for example, have only a few diagnoses for which cannabis is approved. http://flboardofmedicine.gov/forms/know-facts-about-qualified-physicians.pdf

Of course, Bannon's associates did not get pardons and are serving sentences. https://www.reuters.com/legal/bannon-associates-be-sentenced-fraud-over-trumps-border-wall-2023-04-26/ The pardon for Bannon only covers Federal crimes, and I think Manhattan DA Bragg has indicted him on NY State charges for this We Build The Wall grift. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/steve-bannon-surrender-thursday-face-new-york-indictment-2022-09-08/

Is this with web/pc/browser access? Or via the Bangkok Bank (BBL) mobile app? SMS? Did you receive an SMS from BBL? What did that say? IME web-based it says "International Transfer", mobile app says "International Funds Transfer", passbook says "FTT", SMS (from BANGKOKBANK SMSC) says I transferred nn,nnn THB (net) from abroad, Credit Advice Receipt (CAR) details the amount and source of the funds remitted. I think you'll be able to prove that the source of the funds came from outside Thailand. I'd get documentation from the source bank, WISE and BBL.

Well, we have to define "operate", but most of the big, well-known foreigners here have Thai majority partners. Not sure what Anutin is on about, other than to point out that the authorities have been lax in enforcing the current laws (business licensing/foreign investment). He has sweeping law enforcement capabilities with his own "police force" (DOPA) so he could easily verify all of the shops (ownership, eployees/work permits)in a week or so. It seems strange to me that there is such a focus on cannabis, or vintage rice for that matter, when so, so many massive problems are impacting Thailand and her citizens. Economy, climate, lack of job opportunities, education, health, prison over-population, and methamphetamine all require politicians' attention. But Thai-style governing seems to involve talking about problems, and forming committees, as if those activities will magically lead to change.

Yea, I know it's AI/ChatGPT. My post was rhetorical, and a diss on this style which permeates AN (now).

Who writes this drivel?

Correct. And only those who apply - paying the 2,500 baht application fee - are entitled to vote. While applications to stand as a candidate for the Senate will be open to most Thai citizens, only those who apply to be candidates will be able to vote in the election. Candidacy is linked to both area of residence and occupation. Candidates are required to pay an application fee of 2500 Baht (68 USD), which Human Rights Watch identifies as equivalent to “seven times Thailand’s minimum daily wage,” posing a key barrier to achieving an inclusive election process. Prospective candidates must pass a qualification test related to their occupational field before entering the self-selection process within their chosen groups. Voting will take place in three rounds: district, provincial and national. The top 10 candidates from each of the 20 groups will be appointed as senators. For more details on the selection process, refer to the Thai non-governmental organization iLaw. https://www.idea.int/blog/explainer-how-thailands-senate-elections-work No one can stand and defend this "process" as democratic.