Cabinet approves seven conditions for regulation of marijuana

By THE NATION

 

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THE CABINET yesterday fleshed out regulatory details for the production, distribution and possession of marijuana, months after the longstanding narcotics law was amended to allow the production and possession of cannabis for medical purposes.
 

The amended law was broadly stated, leading the Public Health Ministry to add detailed conditions and forward them for Cabinet approval

Under the new ministerial regulation adopted yesterday, seven conditions are laid out to permit the possession of cannabis, as well as its production and delivery.

 

First, it must be used for medical purposes. Second, it must be for medical, scientific or drug-related research. Third, it must not undermine narcotics crime-suppression work and related international cooperation. Fourth, marijuana products can be exported. Fifth and sixth, the activities for drug production must be for “special cases” and patients must be under the care of registered and traditional medical practitioners. And last, local and foreign |travellers within Thailand can have access to medical marijuana. 

 

Previously, the ministry had issued two regulations related to the qualification for traditional medical practitioners, as well as for approval of traditional drug formulas containing marijuana. The latter was intended to clear up murky areas concerning traditional practices using marijuana for medical purposes, one of the most controversial points in the amendment.

 

Maj-General Atisit Chainuwat, a member of the PM’s Office spokesperson team, said the Interior Ministry had suggested that a campaign be implemented to raise public awareness and knowledge about the pros and cons of marijuana, as well as to better understand the new regulations. The Commerce Ministry, meanwhile, suggested that monitoring and regulatory mechanisms be used to prevent misuse of the plant.

 

The Mental Health Department is also planning to join other agencies to study the impact marijuana use can have on health as well as marijuana-based drugs to treat mental illnesses.

 

 Dr Kiattiphum Wongrajit, the department chief, said it’s widely accepted that chemicals extracted from marijuana can be medically beneficial, but each chemical has a different intensity and has varying effects on people’s health and mental state. THC, for instance, can have a potentially negative affect on mental health, while CBD can work in an opposite fashion. Hence, drug formulas for different illnesses need different amounts of these chemicals, which is why patients should be under the care of doctors.

 

The department has learned that the number of people addicted to marijuana had risen from 2,127 in 2017 to 2,612 last year. In the first four months of this year, 1,468 marijuana addicts were undergoing treatment for psychosis, paranoia, laughing fits and other conditions.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30370170

 

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4 hours ago, webfact said:

Fourth, marijuana products can be exported.

And there it is. That's what this crap is all about. Stuffing already stuffed pockets.

4 hours ago, webfact said:

The department has learned that the number of people addicted to marijuana had risen from 2,127 in 2017 to 2,612 last year. In the first four months of this year, 1,468 marijuana addicts were undergoing treatment for psychosis, paranoia, laughing fits and other conditions.

 

I don't need a puff for a laughing fit. All I have to do is read on a daily basis what these idiots come up with

Well open shop then........

An

1 hour ago, dinsdale said:

And there it is. That's what this crap is all about. Stuffing already stuffed pockets.

Yes I noticed that too.  Where are they planning on exporting it to.

 

The quality seems to be bad also

All of the articles I've seen on this topic have mentioned extracts, oils, and other cannabis based medicinal products. I haven't seen anything about being able to go to a dispensary, with a prescription, and being able to buy "buds". Does anyone know?

How in the heck does one get addicted to ganja ? Are you kidding me ? Get real folks.

It depends on your definition of "addicted". Physical addiction not likely. Mental addiction or dependence highly possible. If you can't start your day without getting high first, you are addicted.

8 hours ago, webfact said:

The department has learned that the number of people addicted to marijuana had risen from 2,127 in 2017 to 2,612 last year. In the first four months of this year, 1,468 marijuana addicts were undergoing treatment for psychosis, paranoia, laughing fits and other conditions.

And let us not forget the doughnut shortage that will certainly follow.

13 hours ago, webfact said:

THC, for instance, can have a potentially negative affect on mental health

LoL!  

13 hours ago, webfact said:

people addicted to marijuana

Let's see.  2612 people are 'addicted' to marijuana therefore marijuana is a dangerous drug and is highly regulated and controlled.
In a recent article, 77,000 people died due to smoking therefore tobacco is an over the counter retail produce that poses no danger to human health and is not addictive.

Hummmmmm ????  How deep the hypocrisy of men who wish to rule the lives of men.

5 hours ago, LNKDES1 said:

And let us not forget the doughnut shortage that will certainly follow.

The good doctor's view on evil, addictive marijuana.  Nice to know that Thailand is stuck in the 1950s.


 

And last, local and foreign travellers within Thailand can have access to medical marijuana.

So I just need to provide my flight details and I get a bag of weed?
Lol.
Joking aside, how's that work? A letter from my home country doctor saying I've got cancer. Book myself into an available medical cannabis spa? Pay top notch prices. Medical tourism?

12 hours ago, nervona81732 said:

How in the heck does one get addicted to ganja ? Are you kidding me ? Get real folks.

Hahaha even if indeed true, under 3000 addicted people out of 70 million population....somethings not right with this figure

18 hours ago, webfact said:

First, it must be used for medical purposes. Second, it must be for medical, scientific or drug-related research. Third, it must not undermine narcotics crime-suppression work and related international cooperation. Fourth, marijuana products can be exported. Fifth and sixth, the activities for drug production must be for “special cases” and patients must be under the care of registered and traditional medical practitioners. And last, local and foreign |travellers within Thailand can have access to medical marijuana. 

Special Cases, patients of weed doctors, rich foreigners spending thousands on medical tourism. So for the backpacker, man on the street, university student, hip crowd, it's not available. So disappointed. Come on Bhumjaithai party do something about this and legalise Marijuana for everyone rich or poor.

 

The following video is my protest song to the government. Free the weed. Legalise Marijuana right here in Thailand. Protest songs bring us hope.

 

On 5/29/2019 at 3:12 AM, webfact said:

And last, local and foreign |travellers within Thailand can have access to medical marijuana. 

This has been lost in translation. What it actually means is if you are perscribed in your home country Medical Marijuana you are now allowed to take it to Thailand to use.

 

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7. In case of traveling between countries, bring marijuana in Or leaving the country for personal treatment within 90 days