Popular Post webfact Posted May 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2022 Thailand's Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, at a news conference Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, at the Public Health Ministry in Nonthaburi, Thailand, talks to reporters after signing a measure that drops cannabis from his ministry's list of controlled drugs. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit) With about a third of its labour force engaged in agriculture, Thailand has been trying to promote cannabis as a cash crop for some time now. In fact, in 2018, it became the first country in the Southeast Asian region to legalise the use of cannabis for medical use. By: Explained Desk | New Delhi | The Thai government has announced plans to distribute a million cannabis plants to households across the nation next month, when most of the legal restrictions on cultivating weed at home will be lifted. One of the country’s most vociferous proponents of decriminalising cannabis, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced the move on Facebook earlier this month, stating that he intended for cannabis plants to be grown like “household crops”. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe With about a third of its labour force engaged in agriculture, Thailand has been trying to promote cannabis as a cash crop for some time now. In fact, in 2018, it became the first country in the Southeast Asian region to legalise the use of cannabis for medical use. Full story: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-thailand-cannabis-plants-domestic-cultivation-7914807/ -- © Copyright The Indian Express 2022-05-14 - 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. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smedly Posted May 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2022 well election is looking good with the population in - hey man mode, drug em up 1 3 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kotsak Posted May 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2022 A few days after they start rolling those joints ???? 2 1 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 That'll be a "burning" there will be less complaints about the smoke ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted May 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2022 2 hours ago, webfact said: In fact, in 2018, it became the first country in the Southeast Asian region to legalise the use of cannabis for medical use. You just know that 'reaction to herbal cannabis' is about to replace brake failure in road accidents ! 2 2 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted May 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2022 Brits of a certain age will understand 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra Posted May 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2022 This news is all over the world's publication with all of them scratching their heads as what Thailand is doing with this move, you can grow and cultivate but can not use unless you have a doctor's certificate, does Thailand have the manpower to police what million marijuana owners are doing with their plant? Yes Thailand, what on earth are thinking?... 2 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 3 hours ago, webfact said: The Thai government has announced plans to distribute a million cannabis plants to households across the nation next month, when most of the legal restrictions on cultivating weed at home will be lifted. Must be election time... freebies are often distributed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AhFarangJa Posted May 14, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2022 The country’s new rule, which will be enacted on June 9, will permit people to grow cannabis plants at home after informing their local government. However, the cannabis cultivated at home must be of medical grade. Extracted contents will remain illegal if it contains more than 0.2 per cent of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). How can the average village Thai, of whom many cannot read or write, be expected to know the difference. Indeed, how do you tell the difference? I am assuming there is a chemical test kit? I ask because I wish to possibly grow and use it in the future for my arthritis. 6 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mikebell Posted May 14, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2022 4 minutes ago, AhFarangJa said: Extracted contents will remain illegal if it contains more than 0.2 per cent of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). Police bonanza time. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 By the time these 'freebies' get down to Moobahn level for distribution there will be a 'charge' attached or many entitled households simply won't see them. Just like the distribution of the digital TV set-top boxes a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dinsdale Posted May 14, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2022 Decriminalizing 0.2% THC. Wow! Thanks. Great idea. Fairly sure this will ruin all those dope cafes in Holland as all the people will flock to Thailand the Land Of Smoking. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 So, will it need a sunny spot or one in the shade? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 4 hours ago, webfact said: when most of the legal restrictions on cultivating weed at home will be lifted. I am now totally confused on reading the Full story it says ''can grow-medical grade marijuana for their own personal use, or as part of a small scale commercial enterprise'' (a) I thought you had to give all the heads to the government. (b) Marijuana is a completely different strain of cannabis than low grade THC Hemp. As Usual lets keep it as clear as Mud so we can flip flop the rules to suit. init. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BE88 Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Where can I buy ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 2 hours ago, RichardColeman said: You just know that 'reaction to herbal cannabis' is about to replace brake failure in road accidents ! ???????????????? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 1 hour ago, dinsdale said: Decriminalizing 0.2% THC. Wow! Thanks. Great idea. Fairly sure this will ruin all those dope cafes in Holland as all the people will flock to Thailand the Land Of Smoking. I humbly suggest to Dutch junkies to stick with their local cafes and give Thailand a wide berth. Not only will they mightily disappointed, but they also run the risk of jail time when they try sourcing grass that is of comparable quality to what they can get back home. On the other hand, if your plan is to source cheap fibers for ropes or cloth, please do drop by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dinsdale Posted May 14, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2022 25 minutes ago, Misterwhisper said: I humbly suggest to Dutch junkies to stick with their local cafes and give Thailand a wide berth. Not only will they mightily disappointed, but they also run the risk of jail time when they try sourcing grass that is of comparable quality to what they can get back home. On the other hand, if your plan is to source cheap fibers for ropes or cloth, please do drop by. Ah! It appears you missed the satirical note of my post. As for people whom partake in the occassional spliff, to label them junkies is a tad on the harsh side. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wuvu2 Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 I suspect a sinister plot. The key term here is "Medical Grade" as defined by the Thai government. If they are distributing a million plants with very low THC content they will effectively degrade the outdoor grown gene pool. Dope growers make money. Rope growers will go broke ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kennw Posted May 14, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2022 13 minutes ago, Wuvu2 said: I suspect a sinister plot. The key term here is "Medical Grade" as defined by the Thai government. If they are distributing a million plants with very low THC content they will effectively degrade the outdoor grown gene pool. Dope growers make money. Rope growers will go broke ???? Some years ago, the Government decided to distribute 1 million rubber tree plants to the Southern population, I suggest you review, who got the contract to grow them, how the project worked out. This current dope growing idea is crazy or should I say dopy, A better idea would be to distribute the cost of this fiasco to more needy areas such as rural schools, hospitals etc 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAFETY FIRST Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 7 hours ago, webfact said: The Thai government has announced plans to distribute a million cannabis plants to households across the nation next month I've got 3 addresses, please 1 plant at each location. ???????????????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikke1959 Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Not so long ago drugs had the captital punishment here, now they are starting to give 1 million households free cannabis.. Is it really so bad in this country that people are banned from smoking and e cigarettes, use and buy alcohol, but have to get addicted to cannabis now?? Just to prevent that they see what a morons there are in the Government, or to get a feeling of happiness as the Mr P promised?? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leither69 Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 4 hours ago, AhFarangJa said: The country’s new rule, which will be enacted on June 9, will permit people to grow cannabis plants at home after informing their local government. However, the cannabis cultivated at home must be of medical grade. Extracted contents will remain illegal if it contains more than 0.2 per cent of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). How can the average village Thai, of whom many cannot read or write, be expected to know the difference. Indeed, how do you tell the difference? I am assuming there is a chemical test kit? I ask because I wish to possibly grow and use it in the future for my arthritis. How many "average village Thais" do you know? Bit of a neanderthal yourself making assumptions like that!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 2 hours ago, dinsdale said: Ah! It appears you missed the satirical note of my post. As for people whom partake in the occassional spliff, to label them junkies is a tad on the harsh side. I didn't. Hence I posted a satirical reply. LOL ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 1 hour ago, ikke1959 said: Is it really so bad in this country that people are banned from smoking and e cigarettes, use and buy alcohol, but have to get addicted to cannabis now?? Unbelievable nonsense, there is no ban on smoking tobacco-related products or from using or buying alcohol. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Dope the people up, so that they don't even think of demanding prosperity, education, democracy, justice, and modernity? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikke1959 Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 1 hour ago, Liverpool Lou said: Unbelievable nonsense, there is no ban on smoking tobacco-related products or from using or buying alcohol. Not informerd taht e cigarettes are forbidden? try to buy a beer or wine at 15.00 ....Or in the evening without food... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 10 hours ago, webfact said: to promote cannabis as a cash crop Thailand - now the hub of very rich drug dealing farmers???? (stock photo) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvs Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 I see a bunch of replies ,some posters really have no idea what is going on or they refuse to open their eyes. A lot of Thai people have been growing their own strain for years and years. They will not be fooled by the government. Basically the government is allowing the people to grow hemp,3 plants!!!!Wow! Hemp is very useful as a for source for many products. Complete houses can be built of it,well insulated,durable and fire proof. I have seen large fields planted with this type of hemp,it looks nice and will be great for a selfie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RocketDog Posted May 14, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2022 54 minutes ago, StayinThailand2much said: Dope the people up, so that they don't even think of demanding prosperity, education, democracy, justice, and modernity? No worries mate. "The people" won't get doped up on the plants the gov gives them. Basil leaves are stronger than that trash. I understand that these kinds of threads are great for posting funny comments, but it's sad to hear sincere comments complaining about driving high, addiction, etc. THC bearing plants have been, currently are, and will likely remain criminalized for years to come in the Kingdom. Understand that what the government is pushing as 'medical grade' is wishful thinking that growing hemp, non-psychoactive, will somehow be profitable. It's all fake news and mind games. The best outcome likely to obtain is that there will be so many hemp plants growing around the country that potent marijuana plants can be grown hiding in plain sight. "The people" will quickly see which plant is truly profitable and the country will be flooded. Then your concerns may be real. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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