Popular Post webfact Posted April 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2022 A Thai man sniffs marijuana plants at the Cannabis Expo in Buriram province, Thailand, April 19, 2019. Photo: Facebook American firm Audacious first foreign company to take advantage of Thailand’s new liberal laws on medical marijuana By RICHARD S EHRLICH BANGKOK – A Las Vegas-based cannabis company has become the first foreign franchise to jointly open a medical marijuana clinic in Thailand, treating Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, cancer, eating disorders and insomnia in Bangkok’s flashy tourist zone. “I hope that Thailand becomes the Silicon Valley of cannabis for Asia,” the clinic’s Thai partner Julpas Kruesopon – “or as most people in Thailand call me now, ‘Mister Weed,'” said in an interview. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe “I welcome Israeli companies. I welcome European companies. The key is to grow the industry,” Julpas said. Their Herbidus Medical Center opened March 7 along Bangkok’s main Sukhumvit Road, which is lined with restaurants, hotels, massage parlors, sex bars and extravagant shopping malls amid exotic sleaze and 5-star venues. Full story: https://asiatimes.com/2022/04/us-cannabis-firm-to-light-up-thai-weed-scene/ -- © Copyright ASIA TIMES 2022-04-26 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 1 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post flyingtlger Posted April 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2022 Cheers! 1 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Anna Rak Posted April 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2022 So you can smoke weed but not E-Cigs, go figure ???? 4 2 2 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post freedomnow Posted April 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2022 "Mr no weed in his weed" would be more Thai law compliant.... 1 2 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra Posted April 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2022 Thailand's marijuana laws are as foggy and confusing as most of their laws and rules and good luck for the new company as there are already several Thai clinics who do exactly what they trying to do... 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pizzachang Posted April 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2022 2 hours ago, Anna Rak said: So you can smoke weed but not E-Cigs, go figure ???? My thought exactly. Smoke from burning vegetation, or chemical concoctions - not good for human lungs. Why complain about forest and rice fields burning and then intentionally breath other smoke. When you think about it, it's like a Hunter Biden crack party only serving organic food during snacks. 2 1 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonysilly Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 So much for trying to bring in Rich High Soo people to help the economy. Rich people Love Ganja Bars and Happy Shakes! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 2 hours ago, Anna Rak said: So you can smoke weed but not E-Cigs, go figure ???? Presuming one uses taxed tobacco with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 4 hours ago, webfact said: “I hope that Thailand becomes the Silicon Valley of cannabis for Asia,” the clinic’s Thai partner Julpas Kruesopon – “or as most people in Thailand call me now, ‘Mister Weed,'” said in an interview. Still in the gutter, just changing feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 3 hours ago, Anna Rak said: So you can smoke weed but not E-Cigs, go figure ???? Medical use only...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 48 minutes ago, tonysilly said: So much for trying to bring in Rich High Soo people to help the economy. Rich people Love Ganja Bars and Happy Shakes! The rich and famous will be queuing up to by marijuana cookies to take home to friends as souvenirs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted April 26, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 26, 2022 Just now, hotchilli said: The rich and famous will be queuing up to by marijuana cookies to take home to friends as souvenirs. Not via Dubau or Abu Dhabi I expect! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jmccarty Posted April 26, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 26, 2022 This is still weed-light, with no buds! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThailandRyan Posted April 26, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 26, 2022 The US states that have allowed cultivation and use of marijuana in public have been over saturated with companies and products. This company reaching out is looking at a possible lift not only for itself but a move away from the US. One would hope that if they are serious here they will allow more then just Hemp and leaves ....... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Mike Tyson does Thailand? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarteso Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 4 hours ago, webfact said: sex bars .. ? I thought prostitution was banned ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, webfact said: Their Herbidus Medical Center opened March 7 along Bangkok’s main Sukhumvit Road Trendy Building Sukhumvit Soi 13. Their press release... AUDACIOUS Opens Medical Cannabis Clinic in Southeast Asia, Expanding Global Footprint into Thai Medical Cannabis Market LAS VEGAS, March 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Just as the dynamic Thai medical cannabis market begins to blossom, AUDACIOUS and Thai-based partner Golden Triangle Health have partnered to open the first Herbidus Medical Center in Bangkok, which is also the first medical cannabis clinic in Southeast Asia supported by a U.S. Multi-State Operator (MSO). Herbidus is among the first clinics in Asia that can prescribe cannabis for medical treatments in compliance with the law. It uses medicine approved by the Government Pharmaceutical Organization and is staffed by doctors that follow global standards for use of cannabis in patient treatment. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/audacious-opens-medical-cannabis-clinic-in-southeast-asia-expanding-global-footprint-into-thai-medical-cannabis-market-301506449.html from the article...quite the tangled web. An Audacious move Australis Capital Inc (CSE: AUSA) (OTC: AUSAF) – doing business as Audacious – partnered with Thailand-based NR Instant Produce, which manufacturers and distributes food, plus its subsidiary Golden Triangle Health, co-founded by Julpas. “Sleep disorder seems to be the number one issue that people are coming to our clinic,” said Julpas. Good play on "Sleep disorder". AFAIK, cannabinoids are NOT prescribed for sleep disorders here. Golden Triangle Group: https://www.gtg.co.th/ Edited April 26, 2022 by mtls2005 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 3 hours ago, Anna Rak said: So you can smoke weed but not E-Cigs, go figure ???? AFAIK, No, you cannot, smoke weed, that is. Again, AFAIK only GPO distributed oils are legal. These are sublingual and are not smoked. from the article... “We have a THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) oil and a CBD (cannabidiol) oil that we partner up with the Government Pharmaceutical Organization of Thailand. So it’s legal, but most importantly, it’s clean.” The clinic’s doctors examine patients and usually give them a very tiny eyedropper bottle containing liquid CBD-dominant, with 0.2% THC, oil. “All of that, we charge 1,000 baht [US$30]. We buy [the bottled oil] from the government – 450 baht [$14],” said Julpas. “Each customer that comes in, per ticket that we’re getting, is around $125 before they walk out,” with a slew of other made-in-Thailand lotions and potions on sale in glass display cabinets. No doubt soon to be part of the "Sorry the Grand Palace is closed today" gem shop/suit tailor tuk-tuk "experience"? but this "nugget" is interesting “And we’re bringing Audacious products in. The profit margin on the gummies is around 60%. Logistically it’s the easiest thing to bring into Thailand. It’s light. There’s no refrigerator.” Not sure what's up with these gummies - best not smoked? Others are peddling terpene gummies here. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendejo Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 In USA some states allow legal recreational weed, some only medicinal. Anything being imported from abroad has to go through Uncle Sam, it's not a state thing. Weed is still illegal federally. IMO that will not change soon, in fact app. 4 years ago the US Attorney General at the time was working to reverse the legalization at state level. Fortunately he was fired. This fellow has high hopes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RocketDog Posted April 26, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 26, 2022 3 hours ago, ezzra said: Thailand's marijuana laws are as foggy and confusing as most of their laws and rules and good luck for the new company as there are already several Thai clinics who do exactly what they trying to do... The gov cannabis clinic offered me morphine injections for my back pain but refused cannabis. I declined their kind offer to addiction. Do small clinics give appropriate kickbacks like the large joint ventures will? I doubt it, and there's your answer. However and wherever the leak trickle starts eventually the dam will break. It's just a matter of time. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketDog Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 23 minutes ago, mtls2005 said: AFAIK, No, you cannot, smoke weed, that is. Again, AFAIK only GPO distributed oils are legal. These are sublingual and are not smoked. from the article... “We have a THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) oil and a CBD (cannabidiol) oil that we partner up with the Government Pharmaceutical Organization of Thailand. So it’s legal, but most importantly, it’s clean.” The clinic’s doctors examine patients and usually give them a very tiny eyedropper bottle containing liquid CBD-dominant, with 0.2% THC, oil. “All of that, we charge 1,000 baht [US$30]. We buy [the bottled oil] from the government – 450 baht [$14],” said Julpas. “Each customer that comes in, per ticket that we’re getting, is around $125 before they walk out,” with a slew of other made-in-Thailand lotions and potions on sale in glass display cabinets. No doubt soon to be part of the "Sorry the Grand Palace is closed today" gem shop/suit tailor tuk-tuk "experience"? but this "nugget" is interesting “And we’re bringing Audacious products in. The profit margin on the gummies is around 60%. Logistically it’s the easiest thing to bring into Thailand. It’s light. There’s no refrigerator.” Not sure what's up with these gummies - best not smoked? Others are peddling terpene gummies here. THC oil can, in fact, be smoked. An acquaintance from far far away told me long long ago. Smoking CBD oil would of course be pointless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkk6060 Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 What ever happened to easing Visa rules? Or, allowing foreigners to buy land/houses? Instead they seem obsessed with this garbage what a waste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted April 26, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 26, 2022 (edited) As of now, it is still a highly restricted market, and legal environment, and the franchisees still have the ability to extort large sums from people (especially foreign tourists) for simple possession. They say their Herbidus Medical Center opened March 7 along Bangkok’s main Sukhumvit Road, which is lined with restaurants, hotels, massage parlors, sex bars and extravagant shopping malls amid exotic sleaze and 5-star venues. I don't understand. Is there anything wrong or undesirable about sleaze? I always thought that was a good thing! Bring on the sleaze. Especially the exotic sleaze! Edited April 26, 2022 by spidermike007 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 59 minutes ago, RocketDog said: THC oil can, in fact, be smoked. Yes, of course. Anything can be "smoked". I was referring to the GPO oils, which are taken orally, under the tongue. Could you smoke them? Sure, I guess. (I think these GPO sublingual oils are vegetable or olive oil based.) Yes, we all know there are dozens of cannabinoid extracts (hash, wax, crumble, butter, shatter, dabs, oil,,,,), for both THC and CBD. And many can be smoked, with the right rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambum Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 2 hours ago, hotchilli said: Medical use only...? E-cigs are normally smoked by people trying to quit i.e. Medicinal purposes! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Just now, sambum said: E-cigs are normally smoked by people trying to quit i.e. Medicinal purposes! ???? So you are suggesting that the MoPH initiate a smoking-cessation program which involves vaping? That might work here with strict controls: Doctor/hospital administration, a 'license' for the user, can only vape in certain spaces. Sounds like a committee should be formed to study your "idea". 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jaybott Posted April 26, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 26, 2022 Will I be able to buy weed between 2 and 5; and on Buddhist holidays? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 4 minutes ago, Jaybott said: Will I be able to buy weed between 2 and 5; and on Buddhist holidays? Talk to your dealer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambum Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 On 4/26/2022 at 9:41 AM, mtls2005 said: So you are suggesting that the MoPH initiate a smoking-cessation program which involves vaping? That might work here with strict controls: Doctor/hospital administration, a 'license' for the user, can only vape in certain spaces. Sounds like a committee should be formed to study your "idea". "So you are suggesting that the MoPH initiate a smoking-cessation program which involves vaping?" I wasn't, so you can take the credit for the idea, which by the way is not the worst one I've heard!i Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoguy21 Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 They are going to need more hospitals and medical staff to cope with the increase road accident rate 1 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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