175 professionals certified to prescribe cannabinoid medicines

[webfact]

175 professionals certified to prescribe cannabinoid medicines

By THE NATION

 

File photo

 

Folk doctor Decha among those officially qualified to dole out medical marijuana

 

THAILAND HAS certified its first batch of professionals to prescribe marijuana-based medication.

 

The Medical Services Department yesterday released the names of 175 individuals who have successfully completed the two-day training on the use of medical marijuana.

 

A source revealed that 192 had attended the training, but only 175 had passed it. The successful participants in this session will become the first to qualify for prescribing marijuana-laced medication. 

 

Dr Pramote Stienrut, deputy director-general of the Department for Development of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, said yesterday that the list included pharmacists and practitioners of modern medicine as well as those in the traditional and applied Thai medicine fields. 

 

“And there is just one folk doctor, Decha Siriphat, on the list” Pramote said.

 

Decha, who leads the Suphan Buri-based Khao Kwan Foundation, recently made the headlines after police raided his organisation and arrested his aide last month for having marijuana in possession. The foundation has been prescribing medical marijuana to patients for many years. 

 

After the aide’s arrest was reported, several respectable figures and organisations came forward in Decha’s defence and vouched for his good intentions and abilities. 

 

Decha was not charged as the Office of Narcotics Control Board took into account that amnesty was being offered to those who possess or use marijuana until May 21. 

 

Earlier this year, the government began the process of legalising medical marijuana in response to findings that the herb could be useful to patients battling various diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. 

 

Food and Drug Administration’s secretary-general Dr Tares Krassanaira-wiwong revealed yesterday that more than 8,500 people have already applied for amnesty.

 

“If you have been using marijuana for health conditions, come forward to apply for amnesty,” Tares said. 

 

“If you have not yet started using it, there is no need to rush. Wait for a bit as relevant parties are preparing to provide safe and effective medical marijuana.”

 

According to law, only professionals who have successfully completed training certified by the Public Health Ministry will be allowed to prescribe medical marijuana. The first round was held late last month.

 

Applications for the second round of training on May 23-24 will be accepted from 8.30am today. The third round will be held on June 13 and 14. 

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30369131

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2019-05-10

Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info

[Nyezhov]

yesssss!

[bluesofa]

Hmm, I'm just confused with the phrase 'folk doctor'.

It makes me think of folklore, folk dancing, folk spirit, but not really anything  to do with healing patients.

[Thaiwrath]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

“If you have not yet started using it, there is no need to rush."

 

Chill out, and have a few spliffs while waiting !  

[Inn Between]

I'd be curious to know the source of the cannabis that will be used. I suspect the Laotian stuff that is sold through the black market may have pesticides used in the growing of it. People here in Canada can be assured of truly organic stuff because we can legally grow it ourselves and know that it's clean, pure, and hopefully potent. My White Widow seeds have sprouted and will go in the garden in a couple of weeks. I make an infused coconut oil that really does have some nice medicinal qualities to it both topically and internally.  

[ezzra]

In a country like Thailand, i shudder to think of the monkey business of these certifications, and just like anything else's in this country, no one is above flounting the laws, and the many years living in this country taught me anything it is that given half a chance and the lure of quick cash no one is beyond reproach...

[YetAnother]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

According to law, only professionals who have successfully completed training certified by the Public Health Ministry will be allowed to prescribe medical marijuana. The first round was held late last month.

this is shaping up as a classic thai cluster; just legalize it with little-to-no restrictions already

[Nyezhov]

1 hour ago, Inn Between said:

I suspect the Laotian stuff that is sold through the black market may have pesticides used in the growing of it.

If you have been smoking the good herb for more than say five years, you are already permeated with pesticides.

[Lupatria]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

The Medical Services Department yesterday released the names of 175 individuals who have successfully completed the two-day training on the use of medical marijuana.

...celebrations and parties will be held and sponsored by local MB dealerships.

[justin case]

2019 and still you cannot import CBD oil in Thailand with no THC in it ...

 

maybe in 2029, thailand will discover CBD OIL can fight against CANCER, MAY BE

[Kieran00001]

6 hours ago, bluesofa said:

Hmm, I'm just confused with the phrase 'folk doctor'.

It makes me think of folklore, folk dancing, folk spirit, but not really anything  to do with healing patients.

 

Is that perhaps your poor understanding of the word folk?  It just means that which relates to the culture of a people.  Surely you dont want to claim that anthing done traditionally for health benefit could not have anything to do with healing people?

[Kieran00001]

2 hours ago, justin case said:

2019 and still you cannot import CBD oil in Thailand with no THC in it ...

 

maybe in 2029, thailand will discover CBD OIL can fight against CANCER, MAY BE

 

It was legalized for import for research ages ago, that's how they were able to do this trial on efficiency for lung cancer treatment.  But keep speculating wildly if it makes you feel superior in some way.

https://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30368232

[Kieran00001]

5 hours ago, Inn Between said:

I'd be curious to know the source of the cannabis that will be used. I suspect the Laotian stuff that is sold through the black market may have pesticides used in the growing of it. People here in Canada can be assured of truly organic stuff because we can legally grow it ourselves and know that it's clean, pure, and hopefully potent. My White Widow seeds have sprouted and will go in the garden in a couple of weeks. I make an infused coconut oil that really does have some nice medicinal qualities to it both topically and internally.  

 

They are government approved growers connected to research institutes using seeds imported from US.

[ChipButty]

Meanwhile it's business as usual on the streets 

[Kieran00001]

1 minute ago, ChipButty said:

Meanwhile it's business as usual on the streets 

 

Im sure thwy are aware of that and no one is dreaming that a bit of medical research will magic away all illicit drug use.

[connda]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

“If you have not yet started using it, there is no need to rush. Wait for a bit as relevant parties are preparing to provide safe and effective medical marijuana.”

Translated: We need to create a system where cannabis is striped of all THC because the government does not want its citizens to actually feel good by ingesting cannabis-based medicines;

Where anointed companies are allow to process cannabis to extract the oils and cannabinoids using proprietary methods that increase the price of medicines that will legally be allow to be prescribed;

And institute a limited network of 'licensed' practitioners' who are allow to prescribe (for a price) the expensive, proprietary, domestically produced cannabis-based medicines which will be guaranteed to not make you feel good.  
This will put the cannabis-based medicine financially out of reach of most of the under-class, which are the majority of Thais.  That is, if you can find a duly licensed practitioner.  Let say they license all 8500 applicants.  That means in a country with a population of 69 million, there will be one legally licensed practitioner who can prescribe cannabis-based medicine for every 8000 potential patients.  That should work out well.  

[Kieran00001]

2 minutes ago, connda said:

Translated: We need to create a system where cannabis is striped of all THC because the government does not want its citizens to actually feel good by ingesting cannabis-based medicines;

Where anointed companies are allow to process cannabis to extract the oils and cannabinoids using proprietary methods that increase the price of medicines that will legally be allow to be prescribed;

And institute a limited network of 'licensed' practitioners' who are allow to prescribe (for a price) the expensive, proprietary, domestically produced cannabis-based medicines which will be guaranteed to not make you feel good.  
This will put the cannabis-based medicine financially out of reach of most of the under-class, which are the majority of Thais.  That is, if you can find a duly licensed practitioner.  Let say they license all 8500 applicants.  That means in a country with a population of 69 million, there will be one legally licensed practitioner who can prescribe cannabis-based medicine for every 8000 potential patients.  That should work out well.  

 

Or, once it gets started, more practitioners will apply.  And why do you assune that this prescription will not be covered by Universal Health Coverage?

[Pinot]

We all know how this is going to go. First step is getting trained professionals, second step is chaos, a wide open market.  

 

I only care about is getting better quality, pesticide-free ganja. It's never been a problem getting the usual stuff. 

 

Let's give it six months before it actually gets readily available. 

[Wilsonandson]

Interesting video on Medical Cannabis Legalisation in Thailand.

 

[DrTuner]

Alright, anybody got a google map of the esteemed professionals in Pattaya? Near walking street I'd suppose.