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I see a number of people talking about smoking weed, and as I've mentioned before, I don’t actually smoke it. I only use a dry herb vaporizer. Occasionally, if I’m in a social setting where a joint is being passed around, I might take a small hit or two just to go along with it, but honestly, I don’t enjoy how the smell sticks to you or how the taste messes with your mouth. I don't mind the smell of other people smoking a joint, but I don't like it on me. I’m also not a fan of consuming anything that’s been burned, and I really don’t like how the smell lingers in my hair and clothes for hours when I smoke it, so that's part of it. But yesterday, I decided to give smoking a proper go just to get a better sense of it. I didn’t expect to really enjoy it, but I wanted to see how I’d feel after taking four solid hits off a joint. So, I went outside, took my time, fired up a cone that had about 1g of flower in it and smoked about a third of the joint, though afterward, I didn’t feel so great. I used some weed I have which has a strong lavender terpene profile, thinking it might taste pleasant when smoked, but it wasn’t anything like that. It just tasted like any other typical flower in a joint. It didn’t taste anything like cloves or other herbs that are known for their good flavor. I didn’t cough, but my mouth felt irritated, especially inside my cheeks and throat, and the aftertaste was pretty awful, so I rinsed with some Listerine, which helped a bit. As for the high, it wasn’t anything special. In fact, it felt weaker than the high I usually get from vaping about 0.2g (4-5 hits) in my vape. Well, live and learn. After about an hour, the high was pretty much gone, and this is some pretty strong flower I was using. With the vape, I normally get a much stronger high from that amount of weed. At least I can say I gave smoking a fair shot though. On the topic of consumption quantities, I see people here talking about using multiple grams per day. I honestly don’t see how that’s really possible though. Yes, I do use less in a vape because you’re able to extract more THC from smaller amounts of cannabis compared to when smoking, but even on a heavy day, I don’t think I ever exceed 1g. My average is probably around 0.75g per day (or less), and that’s just from vaping, so no smoke, ash, or tar entering my lungs. Meaning, vaping is also much less risky in terms of health, so I could probably do more in a day if I wanted to, but I just don’t feel the need. I guess I really don’t understand how people can go through so much in a day, knowing how unhealthy it is to regularly inhale tar and ash of any kind. Even medical cannabis prescriptions typically average around 1g per day, so I’m curious why some people seem to go through so much more than that. Anyway, that’s just my two cents. I don’t mean to sound judgmental. I’m just sharing my thoughts, observations, and experiences.

I’ve got some proper indoor-grown weed that I picked up back in early June. It had a strong terpene profile right from the start. As soon as I transferred it from the Ziploc bags into mason jars, the smell filled my place for two days, and that was just from handling it briefly. Now, nearly eight weeks later, every time I open the jars, which I do regularly, I still get blasted with that same rich aroma. It’s incredible. You never get that with any of the eVap or semi-outdoor tent or greenhouse stuff from those online sellers though. The heat in those grow setups just doesn’t let the THC or terpenes develop and mature properly like they do in a full indoor grow with controlled temps and lighting. Whenever I’ve bought that eVap stuff in the past, there were no visible trichomes and barely any terpene smells, if any at all IMHO. When it’s grown indoors with air-conditioning, you also tend to get a lot more purple in the flowers. Most of that eVap stuff has lighter green tones mixed with orange and brown, but indoor-grown weed usually has a richer, deeper forest green color along with petals that look almost black. They’re actually purple, but once dried, they darken even more and take on that blackish hue.

Will Health Minister, Somsak Thepsuthin be shown the door? Yes, no, maybe? https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3078633/pro-cannabis-group-wants-somsak-axed Pro-cannabis group wants Somsak axed Bangkok Post A cannabis policy advocacy group, Writing Thailand's Cannabis Future Network, submitted a petition to the Government Complaints Centre at the Prime Minister's Office on Wednesday, calling for the dismissal of Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin. The group claimed that Mr Somsak's crackdown on marijuana favoured certain cannabis business groups while causing widespread harm across the industry. The petition referred to the Notification of the Ministry of Public Health on Controlled Herbs (Cannabis), which the group said marked a major departure from previous regulations in effect since 2022. For example, the new notification removed protections for vulnerable groups such as youth, effectively making cannabis more accessible to them -- despite claims that a medical certificate would still be required. The regulation also introduced new standards for cannabis cultivation and distribution without clearly informing the public. Under the new rules, cannabis must come from sources certified by the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, yet no official certification standard has been announced. The regulation was enforced immediately without a grace period, leaving nearly 20,000 licensed producers unable to sell their products through the existing system. This abrupt change, the group said, has caused millions of baht in financial losses. The network also criticised the opaque implementation of the GACP (Good Agricultural and Collection Practices) standard, which they claim was applied selectively. Only certain groups were trained and certified, resulting in discriminatory practices that allowed a limited number of businesses to continue operating. The group accused Mr Somsak of violating the ethical code for politicians, citing alleged misconduct such as disregarding principles of justice, repeatedly meeting with specific cannabis business groups, withholding key information on licensing standards, and fostering division among licensed operators by favouring some. "The network and members of the cannabis community urge the PM to consider replacing the minister by appointing someone with knowledge, competence, and a commitment to good governance -- to restore public trust and end the harm to cannabis entrepreneurs," the group said.

I don't see the connection, as many people can do both; use cannabis while also doing some good in the world. Plus many cannabis users don't smoke it to consume it. I for one don't. This topic is also about legal medical cannabis use and not about quitting, so you're off-topic. There are other discussions about quitting cannabis that might be a better fit for your viewpoint.

For anyone unfamiliar with what a standard P.T.33 medical cannabis certificate/prescription form looks like, see the sample form below. This example is in English, but many versions are entirely in Thai, often with the form number also in Thai appearing at the top right. Regardless of the language, all forms serve the same purpose. While this specific form was likely designed with foreigners in mind, most cannabis users in Thailand are Thai nationals, so the majority of forms are issued in Thai. I’ve obtained both a medical cannabis card and a certificate/prescription myself from a clinic which is all in Thai, though I haven’t yet used it to purchase cannabis, as I still have an adequate supply that I purchased before the laws changed. However, I wanted to have the document on hand in case I’m ever questioned about my cannabis use by authorities or the building management where I reside. For personal convenience, I’ve taken a photo of both my medical cannabis patient card (which includes my photo) and my certificate/prescription, and I keep them both in my phone for easy access. I don’t plan on renewing my medical certificate every 30 days as indicated, but rather every 60–90 days. When I carry cannabis outside, I make sure to never have more than about 10 grams total on me at any given time. While it’s possible that these precautions may not be necessary in the future, I’m just playing it safe for now. If you'd like to view a higher-resolution copy of the sample P.T.33 form, you can click the link below: https://i.postimg.cc/L84618QD/P-T-33.jpg

If you get your weed from a reliable source who consistently has good quality stuff, then there’s no need to worry about THC percentages. And if you use a dry herb vape like I do, taste becomes the most important factor. I don’t even pay attention to strain names anymore. There are a few terpene profiles I just can’t stand, so my main goal when buying is to avoid those. Other than that, I’m not too concerned with the rest. That said, I only buy from suppliers who offer indoor-grown flower. No eVap or any other semi-outdoor stuff.

I’d sum this up as a one-day hiccup. Not a big deal, these things happen. As long as issues like this get sorted out within 24 to 48 hours, I don’t see it as a major problem. In general, I wouldn’t start getting concerned until two or three days have passed.

I've got BBL, UOB, SCB, and KBANK, but I only actively use UOB and SCB. The other two are basically dormant. I have my reasons for not using them, but I don’t think anyone’s interested in all the details. Out of the two I use, one is for long-term savings and the other is for daily spending. That’s how I keep things separate. I’ve also seen people talking about keeping ฿4 to ฿5 million in Thai banks. Personally, I’d never do that. I think it’s risky. In fact, I’m currently reducing the amount I keep in Thailand, I've stopped bringing extra in and plan to keep as little here as possible moving forward. There have been a lot of confusing changes with how the banks operate lately, and things seem to be getting more difficult as time goes on. As a result, I don’t feel secure keeping large amounts in local banks anymore. If you need to maintain a balance for a family or retirement visa, fine, but I wouldn’t go much beyond that. Things are also becoming more unstable here at the moment, both politically and especially with what we’ve seen recently on the eastern front. Also, nobody knows if the stability of the Thai Baht will get disrupted in the future. So I wouldn't bet the farm by keeping too much in Thai Baht.

I've been told that I sound like a Bangkok Thai, with a minor foreign accent when I speak, but enough for them to know I'm a foreigner when I'm speaking with a local on the phone. Locals who rarely meet foreigners that can speak fluent Thai are sometimes startled and pause when I first speak. But most Bangkok Thais seem less surprised these days and don't take much notice anymore.

I started learning Thai with a Thai partner in my late twenties. By my early thirties, I had conversational fluency, and now I would say I speak at roughly eighty five percent of an adult native-born speaker’s level. I can usually follow conversation on any topic, understand the news on TV, etc. Does that make me an old hand? I’m not sure. I never thought of it that way. It has certainly helped me understand local people in ways someone without the language could not. Things are a lot more straightforward in Thailand when you can communicate properly. But it is not all positive. There are situations where I am actually better off not speaking Thai with locals and I have adjusted to that. Fluency means you also pick up a lot of mundane or trivial conversations around you that would have otherwise gladly gone unnoticed. Sometimes it also comes with higher social expectations, as people assume that I understand certain cultural nuances. It can cut both ways, you gain convenience and access in some situations, but there are times when blending in as an unknowing foreigner has its perks too. I do not think age is much of a factor in learning a language. If you have the discipline to memorize vocabulary and push yourself to use it daily with native speakers, your fluency can grow at any age. I studied Spanish on my own for a while, memorized a lot of words, but without anyone to practice with, it faded quickly. It reinforced my belief that age is not the issue, but consistent, real-world use is the key to success with language learning. Memorizing alone is not enough. You have to speak it, live it, and engage with it regularly.

What's your status and where do you stand on this? The poll keeps people's usernames private. So everyone is able to answer the poll anonymously. If you are not a cannabis user, there is no reason to respond to this topic or message thread.

Many doctors issuing medical cannabis cards and prescriptions have been operating cannabis clinics already for at least a few years, primarily profiting from selling expensive small-batch CBD and THC oils, as well as “medical-grade” cannabis flower. This is likely their main revenue source. Issuing cards and prescriptions represents a smaller, supplementary income stream. In the long term, the businesses of these clinics could expand as local dispensaries close and patients turn to these clinics for legal cannabis, especially as accessing legal sources becomes harder, discouraging reliance on the black market.

All these cannabis licenses you mentioned are only valid for one year. It’s quite possible they will be allowed to continue operating until their current licenses expire, after which they simply will not be able to renew. I suspect that is exactly the government’s strategy here, thus letting businesses run out their existing term while avoiding outright closures to prevent strong backlash, but then quietly phasing them out by refusing renewals.

I agree. Courier companies will probably stop allowing it soon enough, though I am sure they will not be happy about losing the business. I also think law enforcement around personal use could end up being far less strict than it used to be, with the focus shifting more toward cracking down on distribution rather than consumption. I would not be surprised if some of these online sellers eventually shift stock to Bangkok and start delivering through Grab or LINE bikes within the city. Even though they have buyers all over the country, I would guess at least a third or maybe even half of their business comes from Bangkok alone. It would make sense for them to set up local distribution that cuts out the couriers entirely and just runs through delivery bikes.

What will likely be up next, if things stay on the same trajectory, is cannabis will be reclassified as a Class 5 narcotic. If that happens, game over.