Public warned against growing cannabis without official permission

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has warned members of the public that they are not allowed to grow cannabis plants in their homes without official permission, as the law stipulates that the plant can only be grown and prescribed for medical and research purposes.

 

After Thailand officially legalized the use of cannabis for medical purposes in February this year, authorities have found people illegally growing marijuana plants on 15 occasions in 11 provinces, including in Suphan Buri, Pathum Thani, Nakhon Panom, Chumphon, Nan, Phrae, Nakhon Ratchasima, Surin, Sa Kaeo and most recently in Chiang Mai. A total of 7,537 marijuana plants have been confiscated.

 

The ONCB Secretary-General, Niyom Termsrisuk, said the government’s legalization of cannabis does not mean that the general public can grow marijuana plants without official permission. Cannabis remains illegal under the law. People or organisations are required to seek permission from the government if they wish to possess, grow, distribute or sell cannabis.

 

Currently, 11 organizations have been authorized by the Food and Drug Association (FDA) to grow marijuana plants. Patients seeking cannabis based medical treatment are advised to see a doctor, as 26 hospitals nationwide are permitted to provide such treatment.

 

-- © Copyright NNT 2019-10-01

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I've never seen T-posts used in Thailand.

Only the army government can deal drugs!

48 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

I've never seen T-posts used in Thailand.

This picture looks like it was taken in a temperate climate. 

Love the smell of heading plants, as an air freshener it would be my first choice to buy.

I hope someone can harness the smell.

5 minutes ago, leeneeds said:

Love the smell of heading plants, as an air freshener it would be my first choice to buy.

I hope someone can harness the smell.

It does exist: 

https://www.mastersonswax.com/Marijuana_Air_Freshener_16_oz_p/mcc_420_16.htm

 

https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/cannabis-fragrances

Edited September 30, 20196 yr by Tayaout

I thought each household could grow 6 plants? 

If they all need permission that would require a huge operation to authorize.

Must be a message for Thais only.

24 minutes ago, Thailand said:

I thought each household could grow 6 plants? 

If they all need permission that would require a huge operation to authorize.

Need special permission. But they dont tell you how or where, DUMB!

Ill grow them in my mates garden he's Thai

3 minutes ago, legend49 said:

Need special permission. But they dont tell you how or where, DUMB!

He got the permission: https://news.thaivisa.com/article/33928/authorities-defend-raid-on-foundation-accused-of-producing-marijuana-medicines

 

If you are a medical practitioner or a research center you can apply for a permit. The 6 plants per household is only talk for now. 

Edited September 30, 20196 yr by Tayaout

2 hours ago, EVENKEEL said:

I've never seen T-posts used in Thailand.

Good eyes. Nor have I.

 

 

Another door that opens for corruption in style!

2 hours ago, unamazedloso said:

Only the army government can deal drugs!

and the  police

1 hour ago, Thailand said:

I thought each household could grow 6 plants? 

If they all need permission that would require a huge operation to authorize.

that bill hasn't been passed yet

Luckily I'm a "private" citizen so this law won't apply to me.Good luck on trying to control who gets the money in this re-emerging  market.

2 minutes ago, FarFlungFalang said:

Luckily I'm a "private" citizen so this law won't apply to me.Good luck on trying to control who gets the money in this re-emerging  market.

I predict a huge black market for THC oil prescriptions .....

4 hours ago, webfact said:

A total of 7,537 marijuana plants have been confiscated.

but not destroyed?

3 hours ago, Tayaout said:

This picture looks like it was taken in a temperate climate. 

Thats USA/Canadian foliage and USA/Canadian fencing.

3 minutes ago, rwill said:

but not destroyed?

Word on the street is  that Anutin is buying up all the good green, Hard to find A stuff now

in Oz they are called star pickets

Hmm, a few weeks ago I’ve read in the thai newspapers and also here in this forum that it was allowed to every family to grow up 6 marihuana plants for own medical use. If i remember well. The specie or marihuana had to be with a low THC percentage in the plant.
Yes. 6 plants per family. Then thus we did...
And now the come out with that <deleted> of need permit to grow 6 plants...


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He got the permission: https://news.thaivisa.com/article/33928/authorities-defend-raid-on-foundation-accused-of-producing-marijuana-medicines

 

If you are a medical practitioner or a research center you can apply for a permit. The 6 plants per household is only talk for now. 

 

Really ? Is it only a project? I mean the <deleted> of the 6 plants per house ?

As it is said in my Country, - Those who make the law, make also the way to trick it...-

 

 

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4 hours ago, Tayaout said:

This picture looks like it was taken in a temperate climate. 

Reprinted from High Times -- in violation of copyright.

I'm not Nostradamus but I can safely predict in this country 'faulty brakes' will soon be replaced with 'I must have had bad batch of marajuana'.

4 minutes ago, TITOLAS said:

 

Really ? Is it only a project? I mean the <deleted> of the 6 plants per house ?

As it is said in my Country, - Those who make the law, make also the way to trick it...-

 

 

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Judging by the picture of the plant you posted you did not wait for the news that is only about 2-3 weeks old ????

1 hour ago, Chazar said:

and the  police

same same na ?

2 hours ago, ChipButty said:

Ill grow them in my mates garden he's Thai

good idea

 

 

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Public warned against growing cannabis without official permission

 

Good luck with policing that, unless BiB are going to check every square inch of Thailand on a daily basis. !

2 hours ago, geronimo said:

Word on the street is  that Anutin is buying up all the good green, Hard to find A stuff now

Do you mean he has entered the market and there is an undersupply?Well we better do something about that then.Hang on a sec I'll just get my grow room!Now where's my permit?

Edited October 1, 20196 yr by FarFlungFalang