Popular Post webfact Posted December 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2021 By Sirakij Pornbanggird BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine’s Deputy Director-General, Dr. Kwanchai Wisitthanon, said the department has gathered around 30 strains of local cannabis. Each strain’s DNA was thoroughly studied and recorded to identify where different strains are grown. The department aims to use the database to register them for geographical indications or GI. The department will ask the Ministry of Culture to list local cannabis strains as national heritage, a process that should be completed by March 2022. Furthermore, the department will ask the ministry to submit the list of local Thai cannabis strains to UNESCO to have them listed as intangible cultural heritage items. Dr. Kwanchai added that Thailand has been using cannabis to treat patients for more than 300 years as it has a wide range of medicinal properties such as increasing appetite, promoting good sleep habits, painkilling, balancing anxiety, curing epilepsy, and more. -- © Copyright NNT 2021-12-25 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 3 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Soikhaonoiken Posted December 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2021 Words fail me..... Every dealer around the world will want UNESCO status... 4 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bluespunk Posted December 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2021 45 minutes ago, webfact said: Furthermore, the department will ask the ministry to submit the list of local Thai cannabis strains to UNESCO to have them listed as intangible cultural heritage items. Ludicrous. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PETERTHEEATER Posted December 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2021 Just how is something 'intangible' listed? Answers, on a postcard please, to UNESCO... 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RJRS1301 Posted December 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2021 3 hours ago, webfact said: Dr. Kwanchai added that Thailand has been using cannabis to treat patients for more than 300 years as it has a wide range of medicinal properties such as increasing appetite, promoting good sleep habits, painkilling, balancing anxiety, curing epilepsy, and more. Is that why it remains illegal to -possess or distribute? 7 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Paulaew Posted December 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2021 3 hours ago, webfact said: The department will ask the Ministry of Culture to list local cannabis strains as national heritage, a process that should be completed by March 2022. I have been trying to partake of Thailand's national heritage for years ... why are they making it so difficult? Paul Laew 10 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Maejo Man Posted December 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2021 Next they will be asking to get soi dogs listed as a cultural heritage :P 2 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post klauskunkel Posted December 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 25, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, webfact said: UNESCO to have them listed as intangible cultural heritage items correction: inhalable cultural heritage items Edited December 25, 2021 by klauskunkel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MRToMRT Posted December 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 25, 2021 (edited) Every time I read something like this I think back to all those threads with the "Thailand is the best country in the world" warriors. This is an effffing mad house. Edited December 25, 2021 by MRToMRT 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted December 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 25, 2021 5 hours ago, webfact said: The department will ask the Ministry of Culture to list local cannabis strains as national heritage, a process that should be completed by March 2022. Furthermore, the department will ask the ministry to submit the list of local Thai cannabis strains to UNESCO to have them listed as intangible cultural heritage items. The "Golden Triangle" is set for a re-birth to go nationwide. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post heist Posted December 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 25, 2021 Interesting push.. I guess if you don't ask you don't get. But the couple of local growers in my circle of friends prefer to grow imported strains like Gelato and Wedding Cake. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 1 minute ago, heist said: Interesting push.. I guess if you don't ask you don't get. But the couple of local growers in my circle of friends prefer to grow imported strains like Gelato and Wedding Cake. Yeah, you can't beat the imported stuff, my pal likes Critical Orange Punch and Red Diesel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAnotherHun Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 27 minutes ago, hotchilli said: The "Golden Triangle" is set for a re-birth to go nationwide. "Golden Triangle" was known as world's largest Opium producer. Nothing to do with god's gift Cannabis ???? And sure anyone who as a 5 cent knowlage of the matter will prefere to grow foreign strains. Netherlands and US are decades ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 Yet the numskull franchisees (cops) keep bribing innocents, for possession of a joint or two. Is this another case of unclear messaging, or are they simply desperate for good PR, of any sort? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 10 minutes ago, JustAnotherHun said: "Golden Triangle" was known as world's largest Opium producer. Nothing to do with god's gift Cannabis ???? And sure anyone who as a 5 cent knowlage of the matter will prefere to grow foreign strains. Netherlands and US are decades ahead. I did say "RE-birth" maybe you missed that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 I'm thinking maybe Pla Ra would be a better choice with less competition 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted December 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 25, 2021 1 minute ago, spidermike007 said: Yet the numskull franchisees (cops) keep bribing innocents, for possession of a joint or two. Is this another case of unclear messaging, or are they simply desperate for good PR, of any sort? It's becoming legal for certain influential people who no-doubt will make a handsome profit. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 28 minutes ago, heist said: Interesting push.. I guess if you don't ask you don't get. But the couple of local growers in my circle of friends prefer to grow imported strains like Gelato and Wedding Cake. I like Gelato especially Mango flavor...oh wait.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 43 minutes ago, hotchilli said: The "Golden Triangle" is set for a re-birth to go nationwide. Nakhon Phanom is generally recognized as the focal point for thai cannabis growth and distribution. Perhaps as much due to its remoteness from Bangkok, as its proximity to Laos? Yes, I'll stipulate that it is brick-weed. https://aseannow.com/topic/1207855-920kg-of-cannabis-seized-in-nakhon-phanom/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 Cannabis Cannabis everywhere and not a (legal) bit to smoke... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAnotherHun Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 All the weed - was not much - I had over the last years in Thailand was mediocre at best. They'll have to do a lot iof work. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Misterwhisper Posted December 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 25, 2021 6 hours ago, webfact said: Dr. Kwanchai added that Thailand has been using cannabis to treat patients for more than 300 years No, it hasn't, Dr. Kwanchai. Or have you forgotten that cannabis was ILLEGAL in this country for at least 80 years? Your nation's prisons are full of people who tried to... uhm... partake in your "national heritage". So please, Dr. Kwanchai, don't try rewriting history just because it all of a sudden suits your agenda. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post klauskunkel Posted December 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 25, 2021 7 hours ago, webfact said: The department will ask the Ministry of Culture to list local cannabis strains as national heritage, a process that should be completed by March 2022. At the same time the department has asked to declare PM2.5 as a National Treasure, citing its diverse properties in toughening lung tissue and providing spectacular sunsets. 2 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post connda Posted December 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 25, 2021 4 hours ago, Paulaew said: I have been trying to partake of Thailand's national heritage for years ... why are they making it so difficult? Paul Laew Yeah if you indulge in the Thailand National Heritage at the moment you'll be throw into prison. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 39 minutes ago, connda said: Yeah if you indulge in the Thailand National Heritage at the moment you'll be throw into prison. Well the thai minincult (ministry of culture) is also trying to get thai massage recognized by UNESCO, so if you want to indulge in a bit of heritaging, go for soap, oil or hand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virt Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 I just wish they could invent a strain that didn't smell like regular cannabis. I don't care if people choose to smoke cannabis, but the smell. YUCK ???? It didn't bother me when i was younger and smoked it myself, but now i hate that smell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 14 minutes ago, Virt said: I just wish they could invent a strain that didn't smell like regular cannabis. https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/cannabco-reveals-41-odourless-cannabis-tm-dry-flower-strain--879830184.html Some extracts, budder, shatter, rosin, dabs, etc can have a less pronounced odor. And edibles: odorless but oh so hard to get lit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkk_bwana Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 Patience folks. This is the way things happen here. Departments and institutes pushing to 'normalise' the use of cannabis is the route to 100% decriminalization. It is only a matter of time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScience Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 (edited) Ironic that it's illegal. Thailand. A laff a day keeps the covid away. Last week a big promo team in Big C pushing cannabis leaves. Now I see in the case...one can buy half dozen big, nasty leaves for b60. No idea what you're supposed to do with that rubbish. The team was like ten people. Wow, what a blazingly stupid idea. Edited December 25, 2021 by TheScience 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malibukid Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 they had a good thing going back in the day with Thai Sticks, shot themselves in the foot again with the one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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