New Cannabis Bill Heads Towards Thai Cabinet

At the moment, Thai law only allows 30 days on each perscrition. That's a bit inconvenient, but prescriptions can be obtained online in about 5 minutes, so it's really not that big a deal.

I use https://card.weed.th/. They charge 500b/month. The only flaw for me is that the prescription does not renew automatically. If anyone knows a similar online platform with automatic renewal, that would be a helpful post.

5 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

her group had monitored continuing cases involving cannabis misuse, including crime, domestic violence and drug-related disputes

Weed may indeed have some negative effects on health, but I have never heard of it being linked to violence - users are more likely to fall asleep than to start fights.

The Thai economy must be very strong for the authorities to make thousands more unemployed.

Where will those people left without work go? Back to their parents?

34 minutes ago, Purdey said:

The Thai economy must be very strong for the authorities to make thousands more unemployed.

Where will those people left without work go? Back to their parents?

34 minutes ago, Purdey said:

The Thai economy must be very strong for the authorities to make thousands more unemployed.

Where will those people left without work go? Back to their parents?

How many unemployed, what were they doing before ?

“Thailand’s Public Health Ministry is accelerating plans to submit a new cannabis and hemp bill to the Cabinet before July, with officials insisting recreational use will remain strictly prohibited.”

If it remains as strictly prohibited as at present, for all practical purposes that means not restricted at all.

43 minutes ago, Purdey said:

The Thai economy must be very strong for the authorities to make thousands more unemployed.

Where will those people left without work go? Back to their parents?

Find another job?

My feeling on this it is a good thing, I wish they would go further and ban it altogether. The days of 1970s having a puff are long gone. The strength of kush etc is far more mind altering than the old morocan black. It does make people violent without alcohol and it does slow and alter the users perceptions as we have seen since the decriminalization. Just the other day, a train driver using weed was so slow his reactions caused the death of numerous people, what more proof does anyone need. Of course I will get red thumbed and saying alcohol does more damage but that isn't the point. The fact is fighting, crime and accidents on space scooters has gone up exponentially since the government allowed this. I watched a video a few weeks ago, where an English guy filmed himself going to a weed shop, came out, smoked it and within 15 minutes he's a different person, saying things like "look at that fat old bald c@$t"...isn't that kinda asking for trouble, and " I really fancy going on one of those jet skis"..idiot off his head and he wants to do that..weed causes so many problems including violence...ban, ban, ban it

6 hours ago, Wuvu2 said:

At the moment, Thai law only allows 30 days on each perscrition. That's a bit inconvenient, but prescriptions can be obtained online in about 5 minutes, so it's really not that big a deal.

I use https://card.weed.th/. They charge 500b/month. The only flaw for me is that the prescription does not renew automatically. If anyone knows a similar online platform with automatic renewal, that would be a helpful post.

I recently gained a better understanding of this card and discovered that it comes with both advantages and disadvantages. While the concept behind it is undeniably appealing, it’s important to note that this card is not recognized as an official patient ID at the moment. This means that even if you possess one, law enforcement won’t accept it as an official document during any verification process. Something worth keeping in mind.

2 hours ago, baansgr said:

My feeling on this it is a good thing, I wish they would go further and ban it altogether. The days of 1970s having a puff are long gone. The strength of kush etc is far more mind altering than the old morocan black. It does make people violent without alcohol and it does slow and alter the users perceptions as we have seen since the decriminalization. Just the other day, a train driver using weed was so slow his reactions caused the death of numerous people, what more proof does anyone need. Of course I will get red thumbed and saying alcohol does more damage but that isn't the point. The fact is fighting, crime and accidents on space scooters has gone up exponentially since the government allowed this. I watched a video a few weeks ago, where an English guy filmed himself going to a weed shop, came out, smoked it and within 15 minutes he's a different person, saying things like "look at that fat old bald c@$t"...isn't that kinda asking for trouble, and " I really fancy going on one of those jet skis"..idiot off his head and he wants to do that..weed causes so many problems including violence...ban, ban, ban it

I understand your frustration and appreciate the perspective you bring to this discussion. These debates have persisted since the 1970s, and your observations, as well as the examples you provide, reflect real-world issues that undoubtedly occur.

However, attributing culpability to the cannabis plant itself seems misguided. This plant has a wide array of beneficial applications, including its use in producing cosmetics, food products, textiles, and even medications, to name just a few.

The arguments you raise could similarly be applied to alcohol, as well as to prescription drugs issued by medical professionals. The crux of the issue is not the substance itself but rather the misuse and abuse of these substances, which ultimately lies in the responsibility of the individual who consumes them.

While the new regulatory proposals represent a valuable tool in addressing related concerns, imposing stricter restrictions may inadvertently fuel an increase in black-market activities and a resurgence in the import of cannabis from neighboring countries.

Consider, for instance, Buddhist observances during which the sale, purchase, and consumption of alcohol are officially prohibited. Does this eliminate access to alcohol entirely? Clearly not.

This dynamic has historically been—and will likely remain—a cyclical game of regulation and circumvention. Such is the nature of social dynamics around regulated substances.

So the 6 plants per household still allowed? & How do you measure the THC level

2 hours ago, phil2407 said:

So the 6 plants per household still allowed? & How do you measure the THC level

Private growing and consumption was never discussed or restricted. You only need license for distribution

22 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Recreational cannabis use could carry penalties of up to one year in prison and fines of up to 20,000 baht

For users, I see this right here as the biggest problem.

I doubt the genie will go back in the bottle as far as being able to actually obtain cannabis. The issue will be that the new law will provide an avenue for corruption such as people caught with it being shaken down, etc.

14 hours ago, Beat666 said:

I understand your frustration and appreciate the perspective you bring to this discussion. These debates have persisted since the 1970s, and your observations, as well as the examples you provide, reflect real-world issues that undoubtedly occur.

However, attributing culpability to the cannabis plant itself seems misguided. This plant has a wide array of beneficial applications, including its use in producing cosmetics, food products, textiles, and even medications, to name just a few.

The arguments you raise could similarly be applied to alcohol, as well as to prescription drugs issued by medical professionals. The crux of the issue is not the substance itself but rather the misuse and abuse of these substances, which ultimately lies in the responsibility of the individual who consumes them.

While the new regulatory proposals represent a valuable tool in addressing related concerns, imposing stricter restrictions may inadvertently fuel an increase in black-market activities and a resurgence in the import of cannabis from neighboring countries.

Consider, for instance, Buddhist observances during which the sale, purchase, and consumption of alcohol are officially prohibited. Does this eliminate access to alcohol entirely? Clearly not.

This dynamic has historically been—and will likely remain—a cyclical game of regulation and circumvention. Such is the nature of social dynamics around regulated substances.

As stated, we are not discussing or comparing to alcohol....weed only is the subject of the thread,.please stay on point

17 hours ago, baansgr said:

t does slow and alter the users perceptions as we have seen since the decriminalization. Just the other day, a train driver using weed was so slow his reactions caused the death of numerous people, what more proof does anyone need.

How would making cannabis illegal stop someone from smoking it before driving a train?

22 minutes ago, davb said:

How would making cannabis illegal stop someone from smoking it before driving a train?

Illegal, means just that.

18 hours ago, baansgr said:

My feeling on this it is a good thing, I wish they would go further and ban it altogether. The days of 1970s having a puff are long gone. The strength of kush etc is far more mind altering than the old morocan black. It does make people violent without alcohol and it does slow and alter the users perceptions as we have seen since the decriminalization. Just the other day, a train driver using weed was so slow his reactions caused the death of numerous people, what more proof does anyone need. Of course I will get red thumbed and saying alcohol does more damage but that isn't the point. The fact is fighting, crime and accidents on space scooters has gone up exponentially since the government allowed this. I watched a video a few weeks ago, where an English guy filmed himself going to a weed shop, came out, smoked it and within 15 minutes he's a different person, saying things like "look at that fat old bald c@$t"...isn't that kinda asking for trouble, and " I really fancy going on one of those jet skis"..idiot off his head and he wants to do that..weed causes so many problems including violence...ban, ban, ban it

Where was it reported that the train driver was tested positive for cannabis, according to reports it only said he was tested positive for drugs? Didn't say what drugs.

33 minutes ago, baansgr said:

Illegal, means just that.

But how would it being illegal stop it from being smoked?

3 minutes ago, davb said:

But how would it being illegal stop it from being smoke

17 minutes ago, roo860 said:

Where was it reported that the train driver was tested positive for cannabis, according to reports it only said he was tested positive for drugs? Didn't say what drugs.

The nation report

3 minutes ago, baansgr said:

7 minutes ago, davb said:

But how would it being illegal stop it from being smoke

Meth is illegal. The driver had used it. Why would making cannabis illegal keep the driver from using it?

18 hours ago, baansgr said:

My feeling on this it is a good thing, I wish they would go further and ban it altogether.

Do you think tobacco and alcohol should also be banned?

The online market is doing well as it is with vapes. Making something that is widely consumed illegal simply pushes it underground.

Cannabis Bill Not a bad forum nome de plume ?

1 hour ago, baansgr said:

1 hour ago, davb said:

But how would it being illegal stop it from being smoke

Meth and cannabis

No prescription needed in Chiang Rai.

I had visitors from the UK, we walked in and they bought a joint.

No questions asked.