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  1. Well, then it sounds like edibles are out of the picture for you. But that's probably a good thing since the direction you want to take now is stopping it completely rather than switching to another form of it. I honestly didn’t know the kind of daily use you mentioned was even possible. On my heaviest days, I usually stay under a gram. I once knew someone who used three or four grams a day, and even that seemed like a lot at the time. Using 10 grams daily over such a long period likely meant that cannabis became almost like a baseline neurochemical in your system, something your brain adapted to as part of its everyday functioning. Over time, that kind of sustained exposure could certainly influence how the brain processes emotion, thought patterns, decision making, judgment, logic, and even self-perception. What’s especially fascinating is that your use spanned such a key period of mental development, from adolescence into adulthood. That means many of the brain’s natural changes and adaptations during those years occurred while it was consistently under the heavy influence of THC. Perhaps some of the natural developmental processes did not unfold in quite the same way, simply because the brain wasn’t operating in its unaltered state. It makes you wonder whether, after stopping now, the brain tries to resume those processes, possibly picking up where it left off, even with thought patterns that feel like that of someone younger or unfamiliar. Hard to say, but it’s an interesting idea. That’s not to say the version of yourself during all those years wasn’t valid, only that you may now reconnect with aspects of yourself that have been quiet or in the background for a long time. It’s a meaningful shift though, and from the way you’re approaching it, it sounds like you’re doing so with real insight and strength. Also, the fogginess you mentioned makes more sense given the amount of THC your system was accustomed to for so long. After functioning with that level of unnatural brain chemical influence for decades, it’s possible the brain hasn’t quite recalibrated to operating without it. Even though you said you no longer felt the effects, likely due to long-term tolerance, THC had probably still become a fundamental part of how your brain maintained balance day to day. Now that it’s no longer there, your system might be trying to relearn how to regulate itself without something it had come to rely on, even though it was artificially added. That adjustment could definitely create a sense of mental fog, even if you’re technically sober now. It’s not so much withdrawal in the traditional sense, but it may be more like the brain searching for its footing in an unfamiliar baseline state.
  2. Interesting, and as you said, you would have expected the opposite, to gain more clarity now that you’ve stopped. That’s usually why I stop and what I gain when I take a break from it in order to focus more effectively. And since you mentioned feeling foggy, wouldn’t you consider that more of a mental reaction than a physical one? I do think someone could use cannabis edibles without a partner ever really knowing. There’s no smell, nothing visible around for them to see, and if the doses are low enough, there might not even be any noticeable change in behavior. When I'm using it, I've never had anyone around me, or any of my friends say to me that I look like I'm high. But I guess my behavior doesn't change much and my eyes don't get bloodshot. And of course there's no smell from the way I use it. Anyway, congratulations on day 13. It sounds like you’ve got this. 👍🏼
  3. Great. It sounds like there’s really nothing for you to miss, especially since from your original post it didn’t seem like it was adding anything positive to your life anymore. Now you can move on to the next phase of your journey, whatever you decide that to be. It’s also good to hear you haven’t had any mental challenges during the whole process. Hopefully the physical symptoms will ease up soon too. But the mind is an incredibly powerful thing and sometimes it can be the cause of physical symptoms like nausea, headaches, upset stomach, diarrhea, sweats or loss of appetite. These can often be tied to anxiety, fear, and the emotional process of letting something close to you go. You mentioned it might limit your access to more women. I’m curious about that. Do you feel that using marijuana turns them off in some way? And if so, do you think it’s more of a physical turnoff or a mental one? I know for me, I find it off-putting when a woman smokes cigarettes, drinks alcohol heavily, or even consumes a lot of coffee. I usually prefer not to be around that. A lot of it comes down to the smell of it on them. I also don’t enjoy being around women who are very drunk. Maybe that’s what you were referring to when it comes to marijuana?
  4. I’m currently traveling outside of Thailand, and have been for a bit over 3 weeks, so I haven’t had any access to it during this time. When I’m in Thailand, I typically use it daily, either by inhaling it through a dry herb vaporizer, ingesting some edible oil, or a combination of both together in small doses. Sometimes just micro dosing the oil alone when I don't want any psychoactive effect. I generally only use it at night and occasionally during the day. I wouldn’t consider myself a heavy user, but I am a consistent one. For me, it helps with anxiety, improves mood, reduces body aches, helps prevent muscle spasms, improves sleep, and enhances overall well-being. It also makes sex highly more enjoyable for me. The only time I find it limiting is when I need to focus intensely on a project. In those situations, I take a break to stay sharper and more productive. A couple of months ago, I took about a month off it while wanting to work on something at a fast pace. I didn’t miss it during that time because I was so focused on what I was doing, and once the task was complete, I returned to my usual usage routine. While traveling these past few weeks, I’ve definitely missed having it, especially at night when I’d normally use it to unwind and relax and I feel my sleep is usually better with it than it is right now. That said, I haven’t experienced any withdrawal symptoms or noticeable changes, either physically or mentally while stopping it, either on this trip or when I took a month off earlier this year. The same was true when I traveled without it for a few weeks in April. So it’s clear to me that I can take breaks from it periodically, and for extended periods without any negative effects, other than the loss of the benefits that I get when using it. Overall, I feel it enhances my life. I don’t smoke it, so there’s no impact on my lungs, and aside from the occasional break to stay focused, I don’t see any downsides. I don’t smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol, or consume coffee. So I clearly don't have any stimulant dependencies, nor have I ever. I also have no desire to stop using it, in fact, quite the opposite. Of course, everyone’s experience will be different, but that’s mine.
  5. More on Health Minister, Somsak: https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/3039752/minister-takes-flak-for-veto-decision
  6. Below are excerpts from the 2 links below. --- The new rules are likely to be temporary as Thailand is still working on a full-fledged cannabis bill to regulate the wider uses, sales, exports and production of the plant. The draft bill was unveiled in September but has not been approved by the cabinet or reached parliament for deliberation. "The cannabis bill will go on its own track, but it cannot be rushed. We are looking at two more years before it is ready," Mr Somsak told reporters. "If people are still unhappy, we’ll re-criminalise it." The public and industry stakeholders have until June 5 to submit feedback on the proposed ministry regulation, which will then be submitted to the cabinet for approval. https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3033366/surge-in-cannabis-smuggling-prompts-thailand-to-tighten-rules --- Mr Somsak said he wanted to see the regulation issued by the Ministry of Public Health within 40 days. https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3033197/thumbs-down-for-cannabis-certificate-plan. --- https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2798237/cannabis-permit-system-in-pipeline
  7. The majority of the profiles on those dating sites are now fake. They are mostly male scammers posing as Thai women and using photos stolen from real social media profiles. Ask them to do a video call with you over the LINE app. The majority will refuse for the reason that they aren't the real Thai women seen in the photos.
  8. Millions have heard of him and have followed his work for decades. But maybe not moaners in forums who spend most of their day bickering (with other people whom they don't know) about nonsense and who rarely get out or exposed to much else.
  9. Yes, it was excellent. He was there on the opening night.
  10. Sebastião Salgado was a renowned Brazilian photojournalist whose powerful black-and-white images captured the resilience and struggles of humanity, often focusing on social, environmental, and humanitarian issues. Initially trained as an economist, he transitioned to photography in the 1970s, gaining acclaim through agencies like Magnum for his various projects like Workers and Genesis, which highlight labor, migration, and the natural world. His empathetic approach avoided sensationalism, presenting subjects with dignity within their broader socio-economic contexts. In 2017, his worldwide exhibition, "The World Through His Eyes", was held at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) from February to April 2017. He was there on the opening night of the exhibition. It was a major retrospective of his work that showcased over 130 photographs, many in very large print format, including works from various projects he had done: Other Americas, Sahel, Workers, Migrations, and Genesis. It also featured iconic images like those from the Serra Pelada goldmine in Brazil and was supported by the Embassy of Brazil, drawing significant attention for its immersive display of Salgado’s global storytelling.
  11. A sad loss for the world. He was one of the few remaining greats. --- Salgado had developed severe leukaemia due to complications from malaria contracted in Indonesia in 2010, his family said in a statement. “I know I won’t live much longer,” Salgado told the Guardian in an interview last year. “But I don’t want to live much longer. I’ve lived so much and seen so many things.” https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/23/brazil-sebastiao-salgado-death
  12. Neither JR or JD are electable candidates. Getting 70+ million people to vote for either of those numpsters is an impossibility. They both are as sharp as the edges on a balloon and have the same sex appeal as tits on a bull. In addition, the country will have had enough of Maganomics in 4 years and it will be back to the democrats to hold office in 2028. Same as what happened after Trump 1.0 in 2020. You'll have someone like Gavin Newsom or Jamie Dimon next as president. Put someone like them up against anyone in Magaworld and they will beat any of them, eyes closed, and one hand behind the back. MAGA RIP 2028
  13. I can even envision situations where someone gets caught without having their medical certificate on them. In that case, there would likely be a grace period during which they could present a valid certificate to avoid any penalties. So if someone is caught using cannabis without documentation, they could simply visit a clinic, get the certificate retroactively, present it to the authorities, and have the penalty dismissed.
  14. The only 2 salient points: 1 - Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s administration is proposing licensing mandates, though stopping short of an outright ban on recreational use, likely due to political pressure from Bhumjaithai. So the likelihood of any strict ban or penalties for recreational use still seems very low. 2 - Cannabis users or buyers must present medical certificates and prescriptions issued by certified medical professionals, including both traditional and general practitioners. Usage will be limited to specific medical conditions like epilepsy, insomnia, and chronic headaches. So under the new framework, getting a valid medical certificate to continue using cannabis legally would just mean visiting any neighborhood clinic and paying (presumably no more than ฿500) for a medical certificate stating you suffer from chronic insomnia and headaches and require daily cannabis use. Done. Palava over. To me, it sounds like another nothingburger. Just optics. The government wants to appear proactive against recreational use, but in practice, nothing really changes. Just a minor nuisance to get a one-time medical certificate, then back to business as usual.
  15. Understood. I use regular flower to make my own oil, and it’s really strong, it can get you extremely high. But the difference of just a few drops can have a major impact. Sometimes I want to get high, and sometimes I don’t, so precise dosing matters. I’ve been using the same batch for about a year now and have gotten to know its potency quite well. Here’s how I typically use it: 4–5 drops: Great for sleep, pain relief, anxiety reduction, and muscle spasms. Almost no noticeable psychoactive effect. 10 drops: A decent high with strong relaxation, plus all the above benefits. 15 drops: A very strong high. You still get some of the other benefits, but it’s not ideal for sleep because the psychoactive effects are quite intense. I’ve never gone beyond 15 drops, I don’t think I could handle more than that. I also have another batch made with weaker flower. Once, I took 30 drops of that, thinking it would be much less powerful, and it was still way too much, even though it was a milder brew. The high was too intense. Couldn't really handle it. So one needs to be careful. And 30 drops was still only 3/4 of 1ML. So small amounts is usually what's best. The number of drops I use really depends on the oil’s potency, which comes down to the THC content. So your experience might be different if you make your own oil, even with the same number of drops. Yours could come out what a different level of potency. And your tolerance might be higher or lower than mine, everyone’s different in that respect. The key is to make your own oil using regular flower, then start experimenting with very low doses. Start with three drops. Then try five. Gradually increase until you find the right amount for your needs, whether it’s just for relaxation with minimal psycho activity, or for a stronger high. Once you’ve dialed it in, your dosing will be consistent every time, as long as you’re using the same batch. I pretty much use 4-5 drops every night, whether I want to get high or not. It's just nice and relaxing.
  16. I don't think you will find that very easily, as you probably shrewdly know. Most of the CBD oil being sold in Thailand, assuming it is even legit, is sourcing it as a chemical extract and then making the oil using that. But is there a reason you only want CBD and no THC? And what is your main purpose when using it? Sleep? Pain? I have some ideas on how you can use regular full spectrum flower to make your own oil, but let me know first what is your main objective with it.
  17. And I’m Santa Claus. You’ve made all these so-called scientific claims about the quality (or lack there of) of the weed, yet you’ve provided absolutely no actual evidence to back any of it up. Just your "expert opinion". What really amazes me is how someone can even post multiple times moaning about the taste, the smell, or the so called quality of the high, while paying around $13 an ounce. Seriously?
  18. Hyperbole much? Of course it’s real bud. I’ve bought all kinds of weed in Thailand over the years and seen it all. I remember when the only option was that dreaded brick weed, so things have come a long way since then. And honestly, the quality of the cheaper stuff from LINE vendors has only gotten better over the last 6-8 months, not worse. But you seem determined to paint everything negative for no good reason. Not sure what’s driving all this overblown doom and gloom, but people shouldn’t be misled by your complaints.
  19. Sure, it’s not a huge amount, but you were the one complaining about buying 100 g and not being happy with the quality. I was just suggesting a way to avoid that, by not ordering so much at once before you’ve tried it. If you prefer to buy 100 g sight unseen, that’s up to you. Just don’t complain about it afterward. Not in my experience. The type of high you get is directly tied to how much THC you take in. It’s either strong or it’s not, you’ve either had enough or you haven’t. I’ve never had a “crappy” high or one that didn’t last, as long as the THC content was there.
  20. I got some new stuff from Fis Hight 420 about a week ago, a few different strains. One was priced at 10 Baht and the others a bit higher, around 13 and 15 Baht per gram if I remember right. I’ve never found any this low end stuff from these various LINE sellers particularly strong, but it usually does the job. I’ll normally go for the highest priced bud they offer though, assuming it will be more potent. That used to be around 30 Baht the last time I ordered, which was a few months ago. Now it’s all even cheaper. I think the most expensive one they have now is 15 Baht. Anyway, the 10 Baht stuff looked really good, big, colorful, sticky, dense buds. The taste seemed a bit too fruity to be natural though. And it didn’t really get me high, so I gave up on it. Then I moved on to the higher priced stuff. The buds were a bit looser, drier, and had some black coloring around the edges, but surprisingly potent. Can’t remember the last time I got that high from low cost weed. Taste was fine. I was really pleased. The third strain I got from them was good too, much greener, smaller, and tighter buds, but also high potency. For 13 or 15 Baht a gram, I really can’t complain. Eighteen months ago, I would have paid ten times that price, for the same strength and would have had to drive to a supplier outside the city and buy larger quantities to get decent prices. Now I just send a text and the stuff shows up the next day. A lot lower cost, high potency, and no running around. But I’ll never order 100 grams at a time without trying it first. It’s not because of cost, but for the reasons you mentioned. Better to start with a small quantity when buying sight unseen. I normally order 10 or 20 grams of a few of their different strains to start, and then if it’s good, I’ll order more the next day of the one I like best, if they still have stock. Otherwise, if already sold out, I’ll order something else in low quantities again until I test the quality.
  21. Trade deals done: 0 Wars ended: 0 Major infrastructure bills passed: 0 New tax law enacted: 0 Border wall built: 0 miles Obamacare repealed: 0 times
  22. Bloomberg Evening Briefing - 30/July/2025 The US famously bounced back from a pandemic recession that struck like a hammer blow in 2020. Fueled by a massive government rescue effort that pumped tremendous amounts of money into the economy, the nation was soon outpacing rivals in a return to growth. The country that saw more than a million people killed by Covid-19 not only avoided a depression, but eventually reached a level of employment so high it matched a half century-old record from when Richard Nixon was president. But that was then. For Donald Trump, it’s not Nixon but Gerald Ford that comes to mind this week. The president closes out his first 100 days in office able to claim almost-singlehanded responsibility for sending the S&P 500 Index down about 8%. It’s the worst first 100 days for markets since 1974, when Ford took over for his disgraced predecessor. And it gets worse. Unlike the churning US economy of the last half of the Biden administration, Trump now presides over the first US economic contraction since 2022. Inflation-adjusted gross domestic product decreased an annualized 0.3% in the first quarter, well below average growth of about 3% in the prior two years. The uncertainty over Trump’s chaotic tariff strategy, his radical push to deport undocumented workers, legal immigrants and foreign students, his mass firings of federal employees and a sometimes overt disdain for the US Constitution have all unnerved investors who a few short months ago were singing his praises. It’s all combined to send the S&P 500 diving into its seventh-fastest correction since 1929. There was however some good news for Trump in today’s hard data, with consumer spending advancing more than economists had predicted. But that comes amid a parade of consumer sentiment surveys—including one yesterday—showing optimism nowhere to be found. Low-income Americans are already facing the hardship of high prices while wealthier individuals have been set back by this year’s drop in stock prices. And a closely watched measure of underlying inflation accelerated to a 3.5% pace in the first quarter—the most in a year. —David E. Rovella - Bloomberg News
  23. I've been using Trump's right hand with used toilet paper for years already. Works almost as good at removing dingle berries as one of Trump's bibles made in China. Try it and you can thank me later.
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