sumaterani

There are 220 million pot smokers worldwide

Really bad not news, but I can only say goodbye and thanks for illegal flowers

I couldn't disagree but when things are still decently under control then it shouldn't bring any danger to anyone; likewise we should better not ban elderly from crossing the road just because they're slower than us, aren't we? probably the mistake is on the over speeding drivers who is fast with honk but too slow with his brake.

Never knew such accident can occur from smoking dope only. Yes I get slower when I'm high on dope, but probably not reckless nor losing touch with reality.

Just do it fast please, the result will signify daily life

Recreational is medical

why do I feel like the war on weed is actually war on farmers/growers or probably am I wrong, the weed farmer are more privileged than weed smokers and dealers in black market? doesn't it means trap to keep the chain supply but with illegal status?

... and black market

I'm too old for parties' culture hustle and bustle but don't mind at all if anyone enjoy such. So I fall into the last tourist category. I enjoy Thai's street food paradise, beach resort amenities and landmarks, I do smoke everyday for relaxing purpose only in hotel's balcony, some exception if the shop/cafe provide room facility. Cannabis culture is the big bonus for me that put Thailand on the top of my favorite happy place. If it were only for beaches scenery and booze, I can have these in Bali but very much reluctant for the black market's offers Weed is still illegal in my home country and there are several popular bad stories going around that local police used to act as weed seller only later to be caught by their friends in uniform, no tourist trap for me, I won't take the risk anymore.

Wonder where they done this Asking for a friend

IDK I'm not sure, sellers never asked me for ID when I buy weed in Thailand, so there's no comprehensive database of users like in the US or Spain, but probably they can start sorting out Google reviews of shops because that's where I left some of my cannabis footage 🥲

Yeah, I see it more political rather than scientific or medical issue. We have to pay them all with our money and freedom, sadly bad things are in the making. Hopefully in the end there will be a win win for all. Can't imagine over capacity of prisons and workloads to bear by law enforcement for the misconduct. Why can't just they focus on corruption and illegal immigration or such.

I think Thailand will be the first in the world for the re-criminalization of cannabis scheme if that bounds to happen. As far as Google search, there's no country ever gone through that way back down. Though in Oregon and Washington (CMIIW), drugs such as heroin, cocaine, etc (but not including cannabis) are being re-criminalized.

You mean Criminalization or Re-criminalization, I suppose

exactly Probably yes, for those who can't make it offline due to some conditions, maybe something like NYC-Dublin portal - closed recently so we can borrow it haha My bad. Great idea though, can we have it one more time please; According to latest news the prohibition will start 1st April 2025. Still have time to make on 31st March

YouTube comment section is too heavy for a losing mom ... I stumbled on this link few days ago https://cannactiva.com/en/marijuana-evolution/

1. I nodded (again) on third paragraph: //People with cannabis use disorder are unable to stop using cannabis despite it causing negative consequences in their lives.// Exactly the same level of understanding from my previous reply (stopped there), please scroll up. 2. On the 6th paragraph: //To address this research gap, investigators analyzed data from nationwide health registers in Denmark, which included health records data from more than 6.9 million people who were aged 16-49 at some point between 1972 and 2021.// How to correlate Denmark's 1972 data, while the USA had just only coined the term CUD in 1994? There must be something missed or needed some explanation here. 3. The first time the term "Cannabis Use Disorder/CUD" mentioned in the footnote: "Compton WM, Grant BF, Colliver JD, Glantz MD, Stinson FS. Prevalence of marijuana use disorders in the United States: 1991–1992 and 2001–2002." before those psychiatrist officialy made it listed in DSM-IV (1994, two years later). It's a lil bit funny to think by that period of time USA is forefront in war against cannabis, but hey ... NOW some progressive parts of USA has been in recreational mode already. Lastly from my own experience, the problem with modern Psychiatry is that they have been inventing new mental diseases every year, only to sell drugs and grey therapy to patients. I hardly can say I won't take this journal because it seems they are less reliable than scientific. It depends on your judgement because when you're an adult seeking for cure, it's your mental health and your drug of choice, we both can agree this must not be enforced by whomever for whatever the reason; but for youngsters there's already law in place must be enforced that they are not allowed to benefit from this plant.

Fair play, that kinda freedom spirit is liberating, thanks I didn't say I didn't google, I did, I have been googling but couldn't find a legitimate one to make up your point. Here's an example of bull**** journal in the name of science on Google first page https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/marijuana-use-and-its-effects It simply conclude "cannabis can be addictive" while asserting tenth other journals without pointing out which part specifically. I mean, wtf I have been smoking pot for 34 years with many on-offs as easy as changing my clothes whenever I want to, not even slightest headache occured. So most probably it's not weed that's harmful, but the person who smoke it has conditions which don't allow it, that's why age restriction is put in place should be enough to filter the responsibility. I suppose we both know this. Cannabis is notoriously harmless. All I'm saying is that if you really have evidence so you can prove the validity that cannabis is a real threat to mental health, then I'm open to change my stance for good

I think you have problem with logical and reasonable thinking; if not because your love for complete bull<deleted>. You can't think If I stop smoking weed, then I would know the illegal price. Ridiculous much. https://www.statnews.com/2016/11/16/illegal-drugs-price-potency/ Again, because you can't provide real evidence, a legitimate information or valid knowledge to believe. All you have got is make belief and it's not smart at all. I suggest you to learn logic and evidence based critical thinking 👍🏻

What logic is this? where they sell if it's a crime? duh, please explain. You mean paranoia like the fear that the youngsters feel they are gonna be jailed by the police and it ruined their whole future life because it's a crime? like the way it applies in all third world countries? I've been searching for scientific evidence or data about these "adverse mental health problem" but can only found some paradox and fallacy in critical thinking. I don't know, I'm not sure which one who has more paranoia, those who want to criminalize because it's a completely harmless species, or those who responsibly smoke the businesses high by the rule of law because they are completely grown up adult. Can't help myself 😅

Can you be more specific what mental health and probably the data about paranoia, please? As far as I read some scientific journals, recent studies have concluded that ganja may help people with: Anxiety disorder, Insomnia, Bipolar disorder, PTSD and Schizophrenia.

My body can't hold anymore experiment like this but I would take them both separately on occasion

I know it may sound silly but I anxiously have free time lol... So, while the government or parts of them are having their own agenda which may result restrictions of our freedom, as pro cannabis pro recreational that are still healthy enough, why don't we plan our own communities' farewell from recreation ... maybe something like large gathering at the end of the day of the freedom where we all can have a nice sit, getting burnt legally and cry a river together. Is this even possible, where will it be fun and who can organize for us? What do you think? I'd say I'm in if it can be expected to happen. Picture because it's necessary, this is my first thread hopefully won't be the last. Kha pun khap

Recreational is medical, it's for the peace of my mind, I know it's slowing me up but I need to because my mind is much faster than my mouth or hands. Thailand by definition, afaik means The Land of The Free (cmiiw) more than just LoS, so please keep this freedom to enjoy weed, you're forefront the first leader on this subject in Asia. When your neighbors are being late, don't follow them, they should follow you in this regard. Once again: Recreational is part of Medical.

Just pointing out that almost every time (if not always) the "middle and lower hierarchy" or younger front men that are getting busted to jail instead of "the big boss", at least that's the situation back in my home country. This is how they manage war on drugs keep going on endlessly, only to support black market (silently unnoticed by public) and the corrupt law enforcement. Neither I'm not really sure the same thing applies in LoS