Popular Post webfact Posted May 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2022 Siam Rath carried a report in the lead up to the official relaxation of rules on the use of mariuana and hemp products that come into force on June 9th. They quoted a deputy at the Ministry of Public Health called Dr Thongchai Kiratihattayakorn as saying that House representatives and the Department of Land Transport were still in the process of clarifying the law. But his advice was not to use weed products - marijuana or hemp - and drive. This, he admitted was not specifically the remit of the MoPH who were more concerned with the annoyance caused by smoke from weed. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The report went with the headline that those who use weed and drive could expect similar penalties to those who drink and drive. Confusion still reigns in Thailand as to how the law will be applied and if and how it will be enforced, notes ASEAN NOW. In a sense it is a moot point because the ingestion of more than tiny amounts of THC - the drug that makes users high - remains illegal no matter what. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-30 - 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. Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thailand Posted May 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2022 And don't drink if there is a danger of spilling it! 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ralf001 Posted May 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2022 1 minute ago, Thailand said: And don't drink if there is a danger of spilling it! I drive with my homer hat on. https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/3d-model-of-homer-simpson-beer-hat/657694 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dmaxdan Posted May 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2022 37 minutes ago, webfact said: The report went with the headline that those who use weed and drive could expect similar penalties to those who drink and drive. So a phone call to friends in high places and then let off with nothing more than a slap on the wrist? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JonnyF Posted May 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2022 I'm getting the impression they really haven't thought this through properly. 3 3 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KannikaP Posted May 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2022 (edited) Would smoking half a kilo of 0.02% THC weed actually impair anyone's driving or register on any detection system. Edited May 30, 2022 by KannikaP 5 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dingdongrb Posted May 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2022 14 minutes ago, KannikaP said: Would smoking half a kilo of 0.02% THC weed actually impair anyone's driving or register on any detection system. I'm sure it would register a sore throat. 3 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunglom Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 2 hours ago, Thailand said: And don't drink if there is a danger of spilling it! so you've never had a lit roach drop into your shoe? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunglom Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 Is there a police/ legal definition of what constitutes "DUI"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemoon58 Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 And they actually need to tell the Thai public this...??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hellohello123 Posted May 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2022 Tomorrow's announcement: the effects of alcohol and weed cancel each other out, so mix in some meth and all will be gòod 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sambum Posted May 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2022 "The report went with the headline that those who use weed and drive could expect similar penalties to those who drink and drive." I know it's covered later in the post, but I thought that the type of marijuana that has been legalised is not able to get you "under the influence"? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikke1959 Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 As usual.. first do things than think and than ..... yeah..... no problem.. only the first days and than it is forgotten again 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 4 hours ago, webfact said: But his advice was not to use weed products - marijuana or hemp - and drive. Well it works for alcohol and driving... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted May 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2022 4 hours ago, webfact said: The report went with the headline that those who use weed and drive could expect similar penalties to those who drink and drive. I feel safer already. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 3 hours ago, Ralf001 said: I drive with my homer hat on. https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/3d-model-of-homer-simpson-beer-hat/657694 Nothing else? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymike100 Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 How are they going to detect how much you have been smoking? Breathalyzer wont! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 4 hours ago, webfact said: In a sense it is a moot point because the ingestion of more than tiny amounts of THC - the drug that makes users high - remains illegal no matter what. This seems incorrect as this weekends 'clarity' of the draft laws are the 0.2 THC restriction is for extractions only.. Consumption of home grown bud will be fully legal, jury still out on what laws will govern sales. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 11 minutes ago, mikeymike100 said: How are they going to detect how much you have been smoking? Breathalyzer wont! Saliva tests is what modern countries use.. Dutch do a saliva test which is positive is then followed up with blood testing. I have british construction workers in Holland, every couple of months one of them gets busted for DUI and has fines and Dutch driving ban. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10baht Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 4 hours ago, webfact said: But his advice was not to use weed products - marijuana or hemp - and drive. Da! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 4 hours ago, JonnyF said: I'm getting the impression they really haven't thought this through properly. I'm sure the finances are sorted... just the lower end to be dealt with later. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 35 minutes ago, mikeymike100 said: How are they going to detect how much you have been smoking? Breathalyzer wont! How many power poles you take out? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nicholas Paul KNIGHT Posted May 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2022 3 hours ago, KannikaP said: Would smoking half a kilo of 0.02% THC weed actually impair anyone's driving or register on any detection system. How the hell can driving be impaired it was never that good in the first place and moreover, enforcement will be the same as Drink, hit and miss and a pure CASH COW for the RTP 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCPhuket Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 How about some free beer to go with those marijuana plants 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 Thais cannot handle alcohol, weed should be put on the back burner until at least road deaths hit a mere 10 a day ! 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lahgon29 Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 Stoned driving is worse than drunk driving. I can find my way home when drunk, but haven't a clue where I am when driving stoned. I wouldn't try the 2 together. ???????? 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dingdongrb Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 2 hours ago, Thunglom said: so you've never had a lit roach drop into your shoe? On my shirt, lap, or between my legs, yes. But never in my shoes as they are occupied by my feet. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dingdongrb Posted May 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2022 16 minutes ago, lahgon29 said: Stoned driving is worse than drunk driving. This is so wrong it makes me think you were stoned when you wrote it. 8 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadSpottedDog Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 4 hours ago, JonnyF said: I'm getting the impression they really haven't thought this through properly. We already know rules are just made up as they go, and vary from officer to officer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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