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It's easier for them to force us to buy the monthly amount all at once. Purchases could be added to a database so we don't have to buy that much all at once. Oh well, just like the recent tax on income, they have not told us everything we need to know. This has not been thought through or planned out, which is what I've come to expect. Grey areas create opportunities for the legal system to abuse people who might be trying their best to obey the rules.

"the law seems to say that 30g must be purchased at once" 😲 I haven't read that. What a silly position. What if I like a certain strain that one shop offers and a different strain from a different shop?

I certainly hope it's challenged in court. It certainly doesn't look like it has gone through a sufficient number of legal channels. Where are the studies? Where is the unbiased research? All we seem to have is "many have complained about the smell" and some irresponsible parent got their toddler extremely stoned. How about some science? How about looking at other countries that have legalized it and see how they overcame hurdles? How about showing the public how much tax income has been generated? Also, if there are 18,000 shops but only a small percentage are licensed, how about going after them and thus generating more tax. I see no serious downside to having cannabis legal, taxed, and regulated. [begin rant] At every level this is causing problems. Thousands of Thais have benefited from the surge in popularity when it was decriminalized. Now, for zero solid evidence that it's causing harm to society or the health of the participants, it's back to being scary. The government betrayed farmers, entrepreneurs, workers from all sort of associated businesses, etc. Plus, every time I heard about it affecting the 'image of Thailand' I can't help but think about how much damage alcohol ACTUALLY does to society, health, and safety. Alas, they don't seem consistent in their concern over safety, health, or society when alcohol is involved. [end rant]

The government could join the modern era and send the form electronically. For the few who don't have email, they can request a physical form. Returning the form could/should be online too. There has to be a way to make this more efficient. Sending a document and only requiring a signature (which could be forged) is no safer than sending it electronically... unless I'm missing something. Then again, we're talking about a country that apparently still uses floppy discs to control missiles. 🤷‍♂️

Ah yes, the old “all weed users are brain-damaged misfits” trope—textbook sweeping generalization. That’s like saying all wine drinkers are closet alcoholics with liver failure. Cannabis users range from doctors to artists to CEOs. Meanwhile, alcohol—society’s favorite legal poison—has a far stronger link to actual brain damage, violence, and public embarrassment. If you’re gonna throw shade, at least bring data. Otherwise, you're just emotionally venting with zero intellectual traction.

There is no link to follow here.

If it’s a law, rule, or regulation published in the Royal Gazette, that means yes, that’s the green light that it’s now official and enforceable.

Great information! Thanks for taking the time to put all of your posts together. 🙏 The 0.2% THC rule seemed problematic. For example, if I go to a clinic and get a product that is labled as being within the limit and it turns out that it's higher, who is in trouble? Rhetorical question, of course.

A lot of us are the same. I don't want to go to the clinic every month. My medical condition doesn't change every month. I've got medical records to show that, but this is not about being reasonable. This is their chest-pounding control fantasy.

Well, almost all of this sucks. I hope it's tweaked to be a bit more reasonable. For example, "Possession is allowed only in private areas." Does that mean I can't take my medicine with me when I go on vacation within Thailand? Is it up to a cop to decide? Do they not realize that not every month has 30 days? 😒 Again with the one example of an irresponsible parent or party-goer. FFS, how about going after all of the people who ride motorbikes with toddlers not wearing helmets... oh wait, this isn't really about safety, it's about control and appeasing a noisy minority. Silly me for thinking the doctor actually cared. 🤦 On the potential bright side, Grok has a track record that isn't exactly stellar. I use Chat GPT and get misinformation all the time. Let's see how this plays out. Much thanks for going to the effort of putting this all together. 🙏

Yeah, I knew that was always the 'rule'. I should have said the smoke complaints factored into the new status on cannabis in general. Now, where do I go to complain about cigarettes and black smoke trucks? 🤔🤷‍♂️

A big part of the change in the rules is pot smoke being a public nuisance. I don't want to test the boundaries. A foreigner smoking weed and annoying a Thai might trigger a quicker response from the cops. This is not slamming Thailand, it would be the same in many countries. It ain't worth the risk.

I inquired about how much I could have at home and didn't get a direct answer. Maybe this new system has intentional grey areas. I'm guessing a lot of us have pre-new-rule medicine at home. I don't want to assume anything until this is addressed (if ever) by the government. They should help those of us who want to be legal to stay legal, but alas. 🤷‍♂️

Not necessarily not the parents. 🤔 They don't get a break from parenting just because they're at a party. Now, having said that, this is based on them knowing that someone put pot gummies out in public at the party. If they didn't know, then the person who put it out there without telling the participants is definitely the bad person.

On June 27th, Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin ordered that cannabis cannot be sold unless buyers have a medical prescription. PorThor 33 prescription form is necessary, but there is a 30-90 day grace period in effect according to several articles I've read. I recommend reading more about this than a weed shop's response. I got my medical cannabis ID card yesterday. It was quick, cheap, and easy. Whatever the actual law is and whether it's going to be enforced or not, I'm at least capable of providing evidence that I respect Thailand's rule. If I don't need this card, then I just wasted a bit of time and money. If I do need it, I've got it... no stress situation.

It’s not an indictment of cannabis products. Edibles are designed for adult use, with labeling and dosing guidelines (when done properly). It is an indictment of adult negligence. Bringing adult-grade cannabis products into a mixed-age setting without safeguards? That’s grossly irresponsible. Focus belongs on adults’ failings, not demonizing gummies. If you want to ban or regulate adult edibles further, blame the adults who failed to store them safely, not the candy.

Yeah, you nailed it... there are forces ($$) that are pro and con for sure. Small but very vocal minorities are becoming a serious problem in other countries too.

Reefer Madness is exactly what this is all about... not fact, actually statistics, etc. The main guy said there was a radical increase in usage among young people. How on earth was the poll taken and who would tell the truth about such a thing to an authority? Nothing about anything he's said is reliable or based on reality. Sources were not provided either. Yeah, if anything really needs further regulation, it's alcohol. I like beer, so I don't want this to happen, but if we're talking about stats, there are stats on drunk drivers and domestic violence. But alas, this is not about being fair or realistic. Oh well, I'll follow the rules, smile, and carry on.

I found no list. That would make too much sense. I think the government wants to make it a challenge finding info... like with the tax stuff they came up with recently. 🤷‍♂️ Anyway, where are you? You might try Googling or Chat GPT. I found the place I went to by asking Chat GPT for a list of registered cannabis shops in Phuket Town. It came back with two spots. The Greenroom was one and as I had been there before (it's 15 minutes from my home), I then asked, "Is Greenroom (weed shop) in Phuket Town registered with the Ministry of Public Health for Smart Cards and medical certificates." It said yes. Then I went to Google Maps to get their telephone number to make sure they had a 'on site' authorized medical person. I've read that some refer you to a medical clinic not at their shop, thus making everything more tedious and time-consuming. The shop I use had a traditional Thai medicine person who is always there... making it extremely easy. Good luck. Let us know if you need any help.

Sorry to hear that it's not going to be convenient for you. I'll bet that there will end up being a lot more traditional Thai practitioners in these shops in the future and not many actual doctors. I think it's a numbers game.

I didn't hear anything about a toddler eating edibles. This is the parents' fault. Weed shops don't allow toddlers inside. Besides, single incidents do not a trend make. How many toddlers have been hurt or worse in motorbike crashes when they were in one of those wicker child seats, thus making them an airbag for the driver? The wicker seats are still everywhere. If there is a safety mindset, it should be consistent.

That makes too much sense and sounds potentially too efficient. 🤔 Let's just hope it goes that way. I'd be appreciative if the monthly prescription could be done online.

I agree, but for me it's the "up in the air" part that triggered me to act. At worst, I wasted some time and a bit of money... not something I don't do on the regular already. 😊

Yep, a legit example for me is that I'm going on a 4-day mountain biking trip later this week. I'll be carrying. I asked the doctor about this and she said just show your card to the cops. I asked her about the amount I could have on me and she didn't really say. I assume a gram/day would be acceptable as that jives with the monthly limit. 4 grams in 4 days is plenty for me.

Yeah, that's silly and very inefficient. It's easy for me to hop on my bike and go to this clinic. It's 15 minute away. That's still something I'd rather not have to do once per month. It's not like my medical condition is on a monthly schedule. 🤷‍♂️