Thailand’s ‘father’ of cannabis wants small-time growers to be part of medical marijuana industry

[webfact]

A worker inspects marijuana leaves at a farm in Thailand. Photo: Reuters

 

• Marijuana advocate Aram Limsakul is on a mission to urge the government to recognise the expertise of local growers

 

• The legalisation of cannabis for medical and commercial purposes is edging out small-scale growers as they struggle to compete with corporations seeking to dominate the industry

 

By Jitsiree Thongnoi

 

When Aram Limsakul’s son and daughter came down with dengue fever two years ago, he gave the children, then aged five and four, a vaporiser to inhale the smoke from his own home-grown marijuana. Within a few days, “their fever reduced, they stopped vomiting and ate for the first time in days”, he said.

 

One of Thailand’s most prominent marijuana advocates, Aram grew up with cannabis in his backyard in the south of the country, and has been growing the plant since 1991. People far and wide have for decades been seeking his advice on using cannabis for a range of ailments.

 

“I used to grow 150 plants of cannabis at home. None of my children ever had to use antiseptics for wounds growing up,” said the 61-year-old grower, whose knowledge of marijuana has led many to refer to him as “father”.

 

Full story: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3129135/thailands-father-cannabis-wants-small-time-growers-be-part

 

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[RichardColeman]

3 minutes ago, webfact said:

People far and wide have for decades been seeking his advice on using cannabis for a range of ailments.

I have no issues with it being used for medical reasons, but reality will be Thailand will just become a ganga hub.

 

Mind you, where I'm stuck in Blackpool I could make a supply agreement if they wanted it with the 24 hour stoned locals

 

 

[PatOngo]

1 hour ago, RichardColeman said:

but reality will be Thailand will just become a ganga hub.

Shhhhh! Don't tell anyone, but it's been one for the past 60 years!

 

Edited April 12, 2021 by PatOngo

[Jeffr2]

Just had a visit from relatives in Issan.  The government has given their village 2MM Baht to grow pot.  And given each household seeds!  They definitely see it as a money maker.

 

Great way to go.  I doubt the police will like this as it's a money maker for them. 

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, Jeffr2 said:

Just had a visit from relatives in Issan.  The government has given their village 2MM Baht to grow pot.  And given each household seeds!  They definitely see it as a money maker.

 

Great way to go.  I doubt the police will like this as it's a money maker for them. 

They will find a way to get involved don't worry.

[unblocktheplanet]

Yep. Stop relying on tourism. Grow from top-quality seeds organically, each strain researched for many diseases.

 

There's a lot of hype out there but let's make Thai Sticks™ a world brand again!

 

And what's wrong with catching a buzz???

[Jeffr2]

38 minutes ago, unblocktheplanet said:

Yep. Stop relying on tourism. Grow from top-quality seeds organically, each strain researched for many diseases.

 

There's a lot of hype out there but let's make Thai Sticks™ a world brand again!

 

And what's wrong with catching a buzz???

LOL.  Thai sticks.  That's brings back some fond memories for many decades ago!!!!  Thanks!!

[Nanaplaza666]

Giving a 5 and 4 year old the vaporizer isn't the way to promote legalization but i do believe it should be legalized . 

[Bruno123]

42 minutes ago, Nanaplaza666 said:

Giving a 5 and 4 year old the vaporizer isn't the way to promote legalization but i do believe it should be legalized . 

 

How do you know? I don't. There is so much hyperbole around and not much of it useful. People will pop a paracetamol or any amount of 'legal' drugs on their doctor's say so, who in turn has just a superficial knowledge of what he is prescribing. He just is told this is what we are prescribing this year and so he does.

 

How many people are hooked and have been harmed by 'legal' drugs that have been prescribed to them, including children?

 

 

[Nanaplaza666]

40 minutes ago, Bruno123 said:

 

How do you know? I don't. There is so much hyperbole around and not much of it useful. People will pop a paracetamol or any amount of 'legal' drugs on their doctor's say so, who in turn has just a superficial knowledge of what he is prescribing. He just is told this is what we are prescribing this year and so he does.

 

How many people are hooked and have been harmed by 'legal' drugs that have been prescribed to them, including children?

 

 

C'mon 4 and 5 years old vaporizing ?? 

[Bruno123]

1 minute ago, Nanaplaza666 said:

C'mon 4 and 5 years old vaporizing ?? 

 

What is your point? If that is the most intelligent and informed comment you have to make, then thank you for your contribution. What if the child has epilepsy and it helps with the symptoms and is better than the 'legal' alternative which has unpleasant side effects?

 

As I told you, I don't know. But my desire for intelligence goes beyond "C'mon 4 and 5 years old vaporizing ??"".

 

Once again, thank you for your contribution.

[Nanaplaza666]

29 minutes ago, Bruno123 said:

 

What is your point? If that is the most intelligent and informed comment you have to make, then thank you for your contribution. What if the child has epilepsy and it helps with the symptoms and is better than the 'legal' alternative which has unpleasant side effects?

 

As I told you, I don't know. But my desire for intelligence goes beyond "C'mon 4 and 5 years old vaporizing ??"".

 

Once again, thank you for your contribution.

Cbd maybe ?? Sorry doubting your intelligence , father of TV . 

[connda]

15 hours ago, webfact said:

• Marijuana advocate Aram Limsakul is on a mission to urge the government to recognise the expertise of local growers

 

• The legalisation of cannabis for medical and commercial purposes is edging out small-scale growers as they struggle to compete with corporations seeking to dominate the industry

Yep.  That whole "Thais will be able to grow cannabis in the yards like any Thai herb and all Thais will be able to grow 6 plants" was a diaper load of poo.  The legislation was to allow corporate and large scale (connected) growers and the owners of cannabis facilities for extracting CBD and THC to be huge winners.  Average Thais.  They were lied to.  They were never meant to benefit from this.  And they'll throw a thousand roadblocks in the way of small family growers to keep them from ever benefiting from the potential revenue streams.  The Big Boys ain't gonna want any competition. They'll want the entire market share and screw the commoners.

Edited April 13, 2021 by connda