Thailand is set to fully decriminalize cannabis, paving the way for recreational marijuana use in the country.

 

https://www.yahoo.com/news/thailand-decriminalize-marijuana-possession-paving-191113233.html

I can't see any good comes out of it at all, yes, for medicinal purposes yes by all means, but for recreation and other activities this is a step backwards...

1 minute ago, ezzra said:

I can't see any good comes out of it at all, yes, for medicinal purposes yes by all means, but for recreation and other activities this is a step backwards...

Do please explain why you think this a step backwards.

CannaCon Thailand will be the biggest party in Asia if not the World.

4 minutes ago, ezzra said:

I can't see any good comes out of it at all, yes, for medicinal purposes yes by all means, but for recreation and other activities this is a step backwards...

Why not ban booze, tobacco, sugar, junk food, porn, and all other things that are good and holy?

Great news if true.

 

Always nice to have options ????.

6 minutes ago, ezzra said:

I can't see any good comes out of it at all, yes, for medicinal purposes yes by all means, but for recreation and other activities this is a step backwards...

I think it is very positive.

 

Tax, good right?

 

Less aggressive drunks, good right?

 

One can smoke weed without prosecution, good right?

 

What do you have against 'a weed' lol?

4 minutes ago, Moonlover said:

Do please explain why you think this a step backwards.

Why do you think is a good thing for people to smoke at all Huh? and why do you think we want to see stoned people driving and riding motorcycle around? also people under the influence of the the cannabis doing engaging in behavior that otherwise they wouldn't, saying it's not me, it's the cannabis.. who need that?...and beside, who needs MORE drugs on the market? legal or not?...

JAH MON

 

 

8 minutes ago, ezzra said:

Why do you think is a good thing for people to smoke at all Huh? and why do you think we want to see stoned people driving and riding motorcycle around? also people under the influence of the the cannabis doing engaging in behavior that otherwise they wouldn't, saying it's not me, it's the cannabis.. who need that?...and beside, who needs MORE drugs on the market? legal or not?...

After watching this masterpiece of educational advertising, I know ezzra is right

 

 

50 minutes ago, kevinsan said:

Thailand is set to fully decriminalize cannabis, paving the way for recreational marijuana use in the country.

 

 

Not sure the "writer" of that article could pass a drug test?

 

Mr. General - great nom de plume by the way - just doesn't understand the situation.

 

Faux news.

 

 

I could be wrong - I often am, but I think the PtB will clarify the situation, which is a bit of a cock up. 

 

Still say we're 20+ years from decrim/normalization.

 

Now if the TAT Chairman comes along with an new tourist program "Dabbin' in Thailand", I might change my tune.

 

Test & Go get high.

 

 

Wow, blockbuster news.  I'll believe it when I see it.

56 minutes ago, ezzra said:

I can't see any good comes out of it at all, yes, for medicinal purposes yes by all means, but for recreation and other activities this is a step backwards...

Yeah in my life I've seen three sinario's in the use of it 2 that lead to bad things and one that was comfort for someone with multiple Seroses.

53 minutes ago, ezzra said:

Why do you think is a good thing for people to smoke at all Huh? and why do you think we want to see stoned people driving and riding motorcycle around? also people under the influence of the the cannabis doing engaging in behavior that otherwise they wouldn't, saying it's not me, it's the cannabis.. who need that?...and beside, who needs MORE drugs on the market? legal or not?...

At least if they are stoned driving around they won't be their usual psyco selves; they might take it easy when they drive.

 

And the ones who would drive UTI would ve doing it on booze anyway which is probably worse.

 

I think if more people are stoned the less aggravated and violent crimes we will see, especially compared to drunks.

 

As to your first and last questions: my answer is freedom of choice.

I have taken it in Cookies, happy Pizza in Cambodia, and my Ex used to put it in some soups.

but I have been an Anti smoker all my life-- I noticed my friends always mixed it with a bit of tobacco to keep it alight, and they all ended up as Cigarette smokers.

 

But its always been madness putting people in jail for using this plant-----so if there is no punishment then, it has to be legal.

 

51 minutes ago, ezzra said:

Why do you think is a good thing for people to smoke at all Huh? and why do you think we want to see stoned people driving and riding motorcycle around? also people under the influence of the the cannabis doing engaging in behavior that otherwise they wouldn't, saying it's not me, it's the cannabis.. who need that?...and beside, who needs MORE drugs on the market? legal or not?...

I think you might be confused. Confused in thinking that suddenly there will be an explosion in the amount of people who use it. The people who are interested in cannabis for one reason or another, are already taking it.

The difference is not having to be concerned with prosecution or having to put up with a low quality product.

I cannot imagine that there is a Thai person who cannot obtain weed if they want it. 

What I read in your reply is simply hysteria created by your own mind. A mind that does not understand much about the subject at all.

There are upsides and there are downsides. A person who only looks at the downsides is not doing themselves any justice.

Look at both sides and you have an intelligent outlook. Look at only one side... you understand.

 

 

 

 

Imagine the possibilities for tourism, somewhere to holiday and really chill out.

15 minutes ago, Kwasaki said:

Yeah in my life I've seen three sinario's in the use of it 2 that lead to bad things and one that was comfort for someone with multiple Seroses.

Erm.... ????

 

You thanked ezzra in his post; but then backtrack admitting that is was helpful to someone.

 

Let's say that 10% of the population use it in one form or the other. You claim to have seen two undescribed bad scenarios. How many have you seen due to alcohol or Meth or prostitution or....

 

It's a bit ridiculous to condemn something because of two incidents that might be totally unrelated to cannabis(since you haven't described the circumstances).

 

I have not seen even a single negative issue amongst my friends who used to use it and possibly still do. 

 

Your peers don't agree with your point of view: https://news.yahoo.com/jim-belushi-growing-weed-series-cannabis-pot-farmer-tv-show-brother-john-160013065.html

1 hour ago, ezzra said:

Why do you think is a good thing for people to smoke at all Huh? and why do you think we want to see stoned people driving and riding motorcycle around? also people under the influence of the the cannabis doing engaging in behavior that otherwise they wouldn't, saying it's not me, it's the cannabis.. who need that?...and beside, who needs MORE drugs on the market? legal or not?...

You know absolutely NOTHING of what you're talking about...probably best stop posting nonsense.

13 minutes ago, sanuk711 said:

I have taken it in Cookies, happy Pizza in Cambodia, and my Ex used to put it in some soups.

but I have been an Anti smoker all my life-- I noticed my friends always mixed it with a bit of tobacco to keep it alight, and they all ended up as Cigarette smokers.

 

But its always been madness putting people in jail for using this plant-----so if there is no punishment then, it has to be legal.

 

I just had to smile at your signature. So true for many people.

Back to the topic....

1 hour ago, ezzra said:

1 hour ago, Moonlover said:

Do please explain why you think this a step backwards.

 

1 hour ago, ezzra said:

Why do you think is a good thing for people to smoke at all Huh?

Pardon me but I didn't say it was a good thing. I'm a non user and have no fixed views for or against, but I'm curious to hear the pros and cons of the argument which will inevitably ensue.

It would boost tourism and Isaan farmers incomes. Just saying.

21 minutes ago, sanuk711 said:

but I have been an Anti smoker all my life

One word: Gummies.

 

 

1 hour ago, ezzra said:

I can't see any good comes out of it at all, yes, for medicinal purposes yes by all means, but for recreation and other activities this is a step backwards...

 

Recreation and other activities? What other activities?

Oft repeated by those who don't have any idea is this phrase 'recreation'. 

People need to be able to relax ????  Some people seem to think we are just born to be worker bees; struggling every day to survive. Under stress, anxious about their futures with no relief in sight.

Some will take alcohol with it's resultant side effects; some will eat more and get fat and unhealthy, some will choose cannabis. 

You seem to imagine that they are moving around in some kind of hallucinogenic state and totally dangerous ????

No; I see people who were totally stressed out, calm. Able to hold a conversation whereas before there was simply no reasoning with them.

Yet you would accuse these people of recreational use because they don't go through a formal process of being scrutinised, diagnosed/mis-diagnosed etc. They are much the same people who need it for medical use. Because it IS a medical use. That is what you are missing. People mostly don't take it for fun; they take it to calm down. Once they are calm, they realise being calm is better than being over-anxious and stressed. 

But the over-anxious and stressed who haven't tried it continue to spread their anxiety and fear.

I tried it with my friends as a teenager and I am still here. Healthy hopefully. Live and let live.

Go to do what you like; as long as you don't harm anyone. Has anyone using cannabis ever harmed you?

 

 

WIll they allow Vaping of cannabis too? 

29 minutes ago, Bruno123 said:

I think you might be confused. Confused in thinking that suddenly there will be an explosion in the amount of people who use it. The people who are interested in cannabis for one reason or another, are already taking it.

The difference is not having to be concerned with prosecution or having to put up with a low quality product.

I cannot imagine that there is a Thai person who cannot obtain weed if they want it. 

What I read in your reply is simply hysteria created by your own mind. A mind that does not understand much about the subject at all.

There are upsides and there are downsides. A person who only looks at the downsides is not doing themselves any justice.

Look at both sides and you have an intelligent outlook. Look at only one side... you understand.

 

 

 

 

Yes you could "obtain" it if you want, but still, who need more harmful substances adding to our everyday wows already? dose anyone want to see it sold like in 7/11 or your Bic C? what good will it do other than to get high? expect of course for medicinal purposes that i have said already...

I will believe it when I see it.

23 minutes ago, Bruno123 said:

Erm.... ????

 

You thanked ezzra in his post; but then backtrack admitting that is was helpful to someone.

 

Let's say that 10% of the population use it in one form or the other. You claim to have seen two undescribed bad scenarios. How many have you seen due to alcohol or Meth or prostitution or....

 

It's a bit ridiculous to condemn something because of two incidents that might be totally unrelated to cannabis(since you haven't described the circumstances).

 

I have not seen even a single negative issue amongst my friends who used to use it and possibly still do. 

 

Your peers don't agree with your point of view: https://news.yahoo.com/jim-belushi-growing-weed-series-cannabis-pot-farmer-tv-show-brother-john-160013065.html

I agreed to medical use no tracking,  I condem the smoking of that type of drug. 

If you like it fine I have my opinion and will stick to it. 

39 minutes ago, mtls2005 said:

One word: Gummies.

Thanks for the tip---but I am not tying to give up smoking---Just have never smoked.

 

Off topic I know---I see that M&S Gummy sweets have been told to change their name Midget Gems--as its an insult to Midgets--

and also put more black ones in to the packets........... Mad world.....

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/marks--spencer-rebrand-midget-22734654

 

25 minutes ago, ezzra said:

Yes you could "obtain" it if you want, but still, who need more harmful substances adding to our everyday wows already? dose anyone want to see it sold like in 7/11 or your Bic C? what good will it do other than to get high? expect of course for medicinal purposes that i have said already...

The world is already full of harmful substances ,so far you are right.

I know cannabis has been used for many centuries by all kinds of people for all kind of reasons.

So you could say most of the other(illegal) drugs came after cannabis and they are added to what was available already.Until certain governments decided to make it illegal.(for the wrong reasons)

Alcohol is far more dangerous to use.

Honest question,have you ever been drunk?

Second honest question,have you ever used cannabis?

If you have not i do not believe you are really qualified to have an opinion.

This is not meant to attack you and it goes for every one who has never used it but has an opinion

on it.

Cannabis high drivers?It is a possibility but they would probably drive at 20 km per hour

and think they are going really fast.

Cannabis is the drug of relaxation and peace(and pizza).

I never smoked it either but i have used eatables and oil to help me sleep.

I happen to believe if you have ever used cannabis you will not have a need for other drugs.