Noah K

This is a ridiculous news story to release before an autopsy and the results of the death. And the two stories are barely related. Hundreds of thousands of massages are done everyday. Great way to undermine a major money making industry in Thailand

Show your Thai ID and receive a discount. I'm a retired foreign expat, and I have a Thai ID. See how easy this is? Why are they making it so difficult? Set a price for everyone, then offer a discount for locals. Every Thai I know has an ID card.

You don't charge foreigners more, you charge everyone the same price, and give locals a discount. I know it's the same thing, but it is an easier pill to swallow. Disney has been doing it for decades

Shocks Pattaya? Really?

I suppose I should just move along, and although there will be disagreement from some, I still wonder, with all the things plaguing the world today, why put so much effort into classifying parts of a plant that grows naturally? Everyone talks about the freedom to choose. I personally choose not to smoke cigarettes. Because the scientific evidence points to no redeeming qualities in tobacco and yet if you want to smoke them, I shouldn't have the right to make that decision for you, as long as your use does not interfere with my freedom to be free of cigarette smoke. I think we can agree, that the cigarette laws in place today work. There is also evidence that consuming certain kinds of alcohol, like red wine, which can also be beneficial. People should understand the difference between use and abuse.

When you are wrong, it is best to admit it. I was wrong on this one. While there is very little canabiods in the leaves of a mature plant, trace amounts do exist. This is a really good article you might be interested in reading. https://www.quora.com/Does-a-cannabis-plant-in-the-vegetative-stage-of-growth-contain-more-than-0-3-THC-on-a-dry-weight-basis?top_ans=278578832

Jealous boyfriend? No suspects or motive?

So, does everyone (Thai nationals) file a tax return every year? Do Thai nationals that receive a paycheck for services rendered have income taxes deducted from their pay? I have dozens of Thai friends. Only those with a business pay income taxes, most with small cash jobs just ignore filing a tax return. Are they going to crack down on everyone, or are they targeting expats?

There is no THC in the leaves. You don't have to believe me, just Google it

I didn't think you could do that now? You even need to register your computer for access.

Do you see vendors selling leaves? I'm not saying that you can't use the leaves, like for tea, or decorations on cakes or other meals, or that there might be some useful or helpful trace minerals. But as far as putting money in the pockets of Thai Nationals trying to earn some money in order to be able eat and pay their bills? Worthless!

Hysterical! The rest of the plant is worthless

Seriously, the cat is out of the bag, and it will be impossible to put it back in. No black market, means no corruption. How many people are getting rich off of the illegal beer industry? Exactly! Regulate it, tax it, and use the tax dollars to help the people of Thailand. They can start with the dangerous and ugly communication wires that don Thailand like lights on a Christmas tree. Roads and litter could also use some attention. And lets not forget smokey season. Yeah, bad cannabis, bad, very bad.

And throw away the f'n key

That's not entirely true. If you have a Thai partner you can pretty much open whatever business you want. I know lots of people that are retired expats. And they like not working. They enjoy gardening, collecting, hiking, biking, etc. I found that working was interfering with my hobbies. Been living here more than fours years now, never bored, never want another job.