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Yea he's definitely being tested for the job normally the Court would never have suspended Prayut.

15 hours ago, Thingamabob said:

How can smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol be allowed if use of pot is not ?

Problem is I believe a higher percentage of people who start smoking pot move onto harder drugs later.

My brother was one who later overdosed and died from a bad batch.

On 9/23/2022 at 8:54 AM, BritManToo said:

Them fighting over details is a good thing ......... gives us longer with no restrictions of any kind.

Yes but if you are smoking use your brains because foreigners smoking it in public and on beaches

without a care is a sure way to get it banned very soon.

56 minutes ago, Burma Bill said:

I wonder how long it will be before one has to pay 300 baht to LEAVE Thailand as I had to in years gone by.

I believe that was Airport tax? Now it's included in the ticket price.

Well it's not really Tourist tax is it? it's foreigner tax!
Why not just apply tax to the price of a Hotel stay as in many other countries do then all tourists would pay including domestic tourists? After all they also benifit from the tourist attractions don't they?

Well looks like the laws need changing then!

1 hour ago, smccolley said:

I might look like a tool but my smokers cough is gone and I have only had one cold in the 5 years I vaped compared to every year as a smoker. It has been helpful for me, no smoking for over 5 years now.

Whilst vaping I could run 5k a day without getting out of breath before on cigs I couldn't even run 100m.

1 hour ago, transam said:

Don't be silly, there is a selection of girly and naff smells, think the last one was like burning strawberry's.

In Thailand it is illegal to use them, illegal to smoke anywhere near an establishment, think 5 metres away.

You probably can't smell them because you are using them, so pleeeeease don't give me all that cr@p....????

I used to vape with odorless E-liquid before I quit.
You can get Tobacco flavor but that tastes like <deleted> like cigs.

That's bad news for anyone who wants to use them to stop smoking as I did 4 years ago.
Some people will start out smoking with them but a very small percentage most want to use them to quit or replace smoking.

1 hour ago, ikke1959 said:

NObody likes to pay taxes, but f you make deals and earn a lot it is normal that you have to pay. The tax money will be spend for the country needs, but no paying means that in fact you are robbing the country and its people. Therefor it is a shame that nothing must be paid by him. The court could rule a lower amount, which was better acceptable than no pay at all

But did he even have to pay Tax that is the question?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sale_of_Shin_Corporation_to_Temasek_Holdings

 

3 hours ago, Bruno123 said:

Thank you for confirming my interpretation. No smoking in public is what I wrote and no smoking in public is what you have reiterated. You can smoke as much as you want as long as you don't force others to do so. Sensible.

If you are looking to Troll or to get into an argument, you failed.

Yea just because he didn't say smoking in private is Ok doesn't mean it is. The government made it clear from the start that Ganja was being made legal for MEDICAL use ONLY and recreational use was and is still ILLEGAL and smoking it is definitely recreational use. Now don't get me wrong I'm all for it and have a couple of plats myself but just watching how this will all pan out as it's still all very up in the air. Many powerful people have invested in medical Ganja and legislation is causing them to lose a lot of profit. I recommend making the most of whilst you can as I don't think it will last.

1 hour ago, Bruno123 said:

Doesn't say that at all. You just made that up. 

The article talks about possible fines for smoking in public. You know, in places where you are likely to disturb and annoy. Then the deterrent is there.

Behave sensibly and no one will disturb you. 

If honestly, I personally don't know anyone who smokes recreationally. Everyone I know who does so, does so for health reasons in one way or another.

To help with sleep, anxiety, pain etc

Even from what I read here, some people claim it helps them at work. 

I think what they are saying it that they don't want irresponsible people creating negative headlines. 

Expats probably already know how to behave in moderation, but some tourists, as you know, like to make the most of their freedom and live life to excess. Drinking, partying etc Not an issue if they know how to keep themselves out of trouble.

It's all there for you, but don't do stupid things. 

They want this to be good for everyone, so that it keeps on rolling(see what I did there? ???? ).

 

People have lost a lot over the past few years; with good intentions, hopefully people can get their livelihoods together again.

Dispensaries with good knowledge can help people choose the strains that may suit them best and charge a premium for doing so. Those who have more time on their hands can do their own research and save a bit by doing so.

Something for everyone. Just don't go to Thailand to abuse it, make a fool out of yourself and make Thailand look bad, is what I think they are trying to convey.

 

 

 

 

 

Interpret that as you want but for me it does.

Title = Pot-smoking tourists not welcome in Thailand, says health minister
Quote = But those smoking in public risk facing a three-month jail sentence or fines of up to 25,000 baht ($705.82).

So you're not allowed to smoke it but can make Tea or consume it in other ways right?

He said they are not welcome and will be Jailed and Fined according to CNN so this is kind of World news now.

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/marijuana-tourists-thailand/index.html
 

4 hours ago, Don Mega said:

Speaking of millionaires, I  wonder how much Prayut donated from his personal wealth !!

If they did donate it would probably be all over the news and facebook.
People don't seem to donate without getting credit for it.

One of those being on the EC commision?

I think it's time to start testing for Asymptomatic carriers.
 

25 minutes ago, steven100 said:

I hear what you say and while I agree .....  as I mentioned earlier,  it's getting the right balance virus vs economy ...  lets hope this virus is finished and kaput soon and things can pick up again.

Believe me the virus is going to be around for a long time and shutting down the economy won't stop it.

No surprise really I think State Of Emergency Rule could be the new normal.