2021 – the year cannabis and kratom became legal in Thailand

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“Ganja & Thai Traditional Medicine in the City” fair in Bangkok on March 18, 2021. (Photo by Mladen ANTONOV / AFP)

 

Cannabis and kratom completed their long journeys to legalization this year, in what was seen as an uncharacteristically liberal move by conservative Thai authorities. Given that alcohol and cigarettes remain tightly controlled in Thailand, these once-banned herbs have come a long way in a short space of time.

 

The newly amended Narcotics Code, which went into effect on December 9, lists neither cannabis nor kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) as illicit drugs. These herbs are now being touted for their huge potential in helping both patients and the Thai economy.

 

The change in their status has much to do with the efforts of Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, whose Bhumjaithai Party made legalization of cannabis a key election promise.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/2021-the-year-cannabis-and-kratom-became-legal-in-thailand/

 

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[MRToMRT]

Is CBD available over the counter anywhere yet? Last time I looked was a few months ago and I could not find it.

[JustAnotherHun]

Cannabis legal? Bah! Fake news!

[starky]

Pretty sure not even medicinal cannabis is fully up and running yet little lone legally being able to have having a few Oscars at home and smashing the old hubbly bubbly smoke machine. I look forward to it though. ????

[mtls2005]

Yes, cannabis is legal, as long as it is below 0.2%  THC.

 

Oh, and it was grown under the supervision of a dozen different "authorities".

 

 

Note that there are two different "Acts" covering cannabis. Only one has been slightly modified.

 

The Narcotics Act 2522 (1979) and the Psychotropic Substances Act 2518 (1975).

 

 

 

The cheese'll probably give you more of buzz?

 

 

 

[IvorBiggun2]

18 minutes ago, starky said:

Pretty sure not even medicinal cannabis is fully up and running yet little lone legally being able to have having a few Oscars at home and smashing the old hubbly bubbly smoke machine. I look forward to it though. ????

Medical cannabis oil, CBD and THC, is available at government hospitals with a prescription.

Edited December 20, 2021 by IvorBiggun2

[KhunLA]

More fluff headline than anything.  Medicinal isn't going to give me the buzz I want at the price I'd want to pay.

 

Let me know when it's legal to light up surfside, then I'll be impressed.  Haven't tried kratom, as doesn't sound that interesting.

[Airalee]

45 minutes ago, IvorBiggun2 said:

Medical cannabis oil, CBD and THC, is available at government hospitals with a prescription.

The daily “dosage” for the government THC oil is equivalent to about 1/100 of a gram of high grade bud from the California dispensaries.  I’ll let you figure out the price comparison.

[GeorgeCross]

cannabis without THC is like beer without alcohol. pointless.

Edited December 20, 2021 by GeorgeCross

[Gottfrid]

That´s fake news! it´s not legal at all. Not as long as I can´t sit smoke it outside the police station.

[Thingamabob]

Nonsense headline. Cannabis is only partially legal. In fact the law has changed very little.

[ArcticFox]

Unless you are a "Friend Of Anutin" you'll be thrown in jail for growing or possession of ganja.  "Legal" only means for Anutin's buddies and the buddies of his buddies.  Not Anutin's buddy?  Prison for you!!!

[ArcticFox]

Regarding Kratom.  Lord.  It's a nothing-burger.  Why have they been throwing citizens in prison all these years?

[Deerculler]

None of your comments are of any help or informative.

[BritManToo]

6 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

That´s fake news! it´s not legal at all. Not as long as I can´t sit smoke it outside the police station.

I can drive my m/c past the police station without wearing a helmet.

If they ain't assigned to do a drugs raid, you could probably smoke weed outside their station.

[JustAnotherHun]

10 hours ago, GeorgeCross said:

cannabis without THC is like beer without alcohol. pointless.

If you have Cannabis with 0.2% THC you can smoke their whole field without feeling something.

[gargamon]

25 minutes ago, JustAnotherHun said:

If you have Cannabis with 0.2% THC you can smoke their whole field without feeling something.

In Canada, 3+ years after legalization, buds at the weed shops average about 20% THC. Ounces currently start at about $70 Canadian, depending on the strain.

[JustAnotherHun]

1 minute ago, gargamon said:

In Canada, 3+ years after legalization, buds at the weed shops average about 20% THC. Ounces currently start at about $70 Canadian, depending on the strain.

Wish I were Canadian ????

Edited December 20, 2021 by JustAnotherHun

[CartagenaWarlock]

12 hours ago, Airalee said:

The daily “dosage” for the government THC oil is equivalent to about 1/100 of a gram of high grade bud from the California dispensaries.  I’ll let you figure out the price comparison.

Canada is the land of cannabis now. In US one gram sells for $15 average compared to $3 in Canada. I would have moved to Canada but the place is damn cold. 

[gargamon]

27 minutes ago, CartagenaWarlock said:

Canada is the land of cannabis now. In US one gram sells for $15 average compared to $3 in Canada. I would have moved to Canada but the place is damn cold. 

Yes, competition has kicked in in Canada. Free market finally driving prices, some shops closing, lots of shops being bought out.

 

As for strength, i purchased a mg scale and use about 20mg for a reasonable dosage(for me).

[bangkokstick]

To the champion who doesn't even know what he is talking about, it's 2022 when Cannabis becomes 100% legal in Thailand.

 

[bangkokstick]

16 hours ago, BritManToo said:

I can drive my m/c past the police station without wearing a helmet.

If they ain't assigned to do a drugs raid, you could probably smoke weed outside their station.

 

I did it many times, crime in front of cops house is a lot safer than anywhere else as nobody will report you.

I also smoke anywhere in BKK and Pattaya, only idiots are caught.

 

 

[KannikaP]

8 minutes ago, bangkokstick said:

To the champion who doesn't even know what he is talking about, it's 2022 when Cannabis becomes 100% legal in Thailand.

 

So another 11 days to go !

[MRToMRT]

27 minutes ago, bangkokstick said:

are you linked to any clown family ?

I met your mum a few times. 

[mtls2005]

15 hours ago, CartagenaWarlock said:

Canada is the land of cannabis now. In US one gram sells for $15 average compared to $3 in Canada. I would have moved to Canada but the place is damn cold. 

Spot index as of today:

 

U.S. $2.86 (USD) per gram

Canada: $3.87 (USD) per gram

 

 

But these sorts of comparisons are silly, and hardly relevant to the topic.

 

 

[jacko45k]

18 hours ago, bangkokstick said:

I also smoke anywhere in BKK and Pattaya, only idiots are caught

Actually only idiots smoke is a more common thought. 

[VillageIdiot]

1 hour ago, jacko45k said:

Actually only idiots smoke is a more common thought. 

You should have told me sooner.

[bangkokstick]

3 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Actually only idiots smoke is a more common thought. 

it can work for you maybe, but not for me and all the smarter than you people that I know

[Neeranam]

On 12/20/2021 at 9:08 AM, JustAnotherHun said:

Cannabis legal? Bah! Fake news!

The newly amended Narcotics Code, which went into effect on December 9, lists neither cannabis nor kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) as illicit drugs. These herbs are now being touted for their huge potential in helping both patients and the Thai economy.

[Neeranam]

On 12/20/2021 at 10:35 PM, CartagenaWarlock said:

Canada is the land of cannabis now. In US one gram sells for $15 average compared to $3 in Canada. I would have moved to Canada but the place is damn cold. 

You would move country just because of cheap dope?

 

I bet you like the trailer park boys ????