Police instructed to adjust their procedures after cannabis is officially removed from Category 5 narcotics list

[webfact]

 

 

The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) notified police about the announcement issued by the Ministry of Public Health, which was published in the Royal Gazette and goes into effect on June 9. Removal of cannabis from the Category 5 narcotics list legalizes its production, import, export, distribution, consumption and possession.

 

However, cannabis oil extracts containing more than 0.2 percent tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is still considered Category 5 substance and is governed by narcotics control and suppression laws.

 

The ONCB warned that while people are permitted to possess the plant and grow it for personal use, they cannot use cannabis buds as a cooking ingredient, as this is still illegal.

 

The office also advised business owners to obtain certification from the Food and Drug Administration for certain cannabis oil-containing products, as police will file charges if the product is found to be in violation of the new law.

 

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[Geoffggi]

55 minutes ago, webfact said:

The ONCB warned that while people are permitted to possess the plant and grow it for personal use, they cannot use cannabis buds as a cooking ingredient, as this is still illegal.

Spoil sports, it tastes lovely in Kuaitio Neua (Thai Beef Noodle Soup} this also used to be a regular addition and very popular ..........................LOL

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The ONCB warned that while people are permitted to possess the plant and grow it for personal use, they cannot use cannabis buds as a cooking ingredient, as this is still illegal.

Ooooop's officer, dropped a bud in by mistake.

[wointh]

olá !

 

I come here to checked if it's really fully legal and it seems confirmed, but why I se everywhere idiots telling that it's only plants with 0.2 % ?

Is it so complicated for them to understand or are they proud to make themselves stupid ?

 

Thank you !

 

 

 

[topt]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

However, cannabis oil extracts containing more than 0.2 percent tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is still considered Category 5 substance and is governed by narcotics control and suppression laws.

This appears to contradict posts here (especially one from @george ) - or am I misunderstanding?

 

[Granit]

2 hours ago, wointh said:

olá !

 

I come here to checked if it's really fully legal and it seems confirmed, but why I se everywhere idiots telling that it's only plants with 0.2 % ?

Is it so complicated for them to understand or are they proud to make themselves stupid ?

 

Thank you !

 

 

 

It´s still early days, gonna take a while until everyone is on the clear on how to interpret the new laws.
For a while it was said that nothing over 0.2%THC would be legal, now it seems like everything goes as long as you don´t make an extract of it.
Either way, as a foreigner it´s probably better to err on the side of caution and let the locals find out how the new law is interpreted, implemented and upheld.
I for one don´t feel like getting into a argument with the police on what this change actually means.
I´m pretty sure that would be an argument they would win.

[Will B Good]

My understanding of the Thai cannabis law......

[bristolgeoff]

The brown envelopes are less now for some with this new law.They will come up with another plan I imagine

[mikebell]

All new laws are enacted for the benefit of the police.  If they can make money from it, they'll enforce it.  Hence helmet wearing is largely ignored.

[SunnyinBangrak]

A sincere thanks to Anutin and the Bhumjai party. They have one new dedicated keyboard warrior fan. I will not forget them delivering on the kratom and weed promises. 

[SacredCowPies]

Gobsmacked! 

[ikke1959]

The legalization of cannbis can be so quickly without poper rules and investigation, that there will be problems for sure... A Gay marriage which is less harmful for the country and its people must be investigated and considered for many many years...

[sathornlover]

18 hours ago, wointh said:

olá !

 

I come here to checked if it's really fully legal and it seems confirmed, but why I se everywhere idiots telling that it's only plants with 0.2 % ?

Is it so complicated for them to understand or are they proud to make themselves stupid ?

 

Thank you !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All parts of cannabis plants and hemp plants will therefore no longer be considered narcotics. It is important to note that under this notification, the extracts from all parts of cannabis and hemp remain classified as narcotics under Category 5, with the following exceptions: 

 

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i. Extracts which contain no more than 0.2% of tetrahydrocannabinol, THC by weight, with permission to extract from cannabis or hemp plants cultivated in Thailand; 

ii. Extracts from cannabis or hemp seeds, derived from cultivation in Thailand; or

iii. Extracts regarded as quality-controlled substances used for analysis and control of quality of drug testing in body, categorized as medical device under medical equipment law and used only for specific purposes.

 

 

 

No idea if that is the missing link and all plantings must be registered before right?

 

[ozz1]

Smaller envelopes might be needed but they will still try to extract as much as they can out of it wait and see

[brianthainess]

So we can keep the good stuff and smoke it, and the government authorities only get the <deleted> at 0.2%.     I'm in 

[DJ54]

On 6/11/2022 at 11:30 AM, webfact said:

However, cannabis oil extracts containing more than 0.2 percent tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is still considered Category 5 substance and is governed by narcotics control and suppression laws.

 

The ONCB warned that while people are permitted to possess the plant and grow it for personal use, they cannot use cannabis buds as a cooking ingredient, as this is still illegal.

The confusing statement “oil extracts containing” looks to me to mean processing as oil illegal and

cooking in food illegal if over 0.2 percent THC. Seems that smoking it in your house is ok….. …..

 

 

 

[candide]

It makes sense to restrict the amount of THC in food. Ingesting an unknown amount of THC can be very painful and even dangerous. If there is too much THC, once it's inside your body the discomfort lasts for hours. On top of it, some people may be stupid enough to drink alcoholl while eating food containing cannabis.

 

Smoking is safer as you can dose and scale what you smoke.As long as you  dont get boozed at the same time.

Edited June 12, 2022 by candide

[Misterwhisper]

On 6/11/2022 at 12:31 PM, Geoffggi said:

Spoil sports, it tastes lovely in Kuaitio Neua (Thai Beef Noodle Soup} this also used to be a regular addition and very popular ..........................LOL

- "Waiter! There is a bud in my soup...!"

- "I know, sir. It's on the house. Enjoy!"

Edited June 12, 2022 by Misterwhisper

[Smithson]

11 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

The legalization of cannbis can be so quickly without poper rules and investigation, that there will be problems for sure... A Gay marriage which is less harmful for the country and its people must be investigated and considered for many many years...

The gay marriage law won't see 3,000 released from jail. This law is much more important and overdue .

[Dumbfounded]

Any part of the plant over 0.2% is illegal, the buds cannot be used in food or for smoking as anything above 0.2% is still considered a Category 5 drug and will be prosecuted. This isn't a law, it's a joke

[Misterwhisper]

1 hour ago, Dumbfounded said:

Any part of the plant over 0.2% is illegal, the buds cannot be used in food or for smoking as anything above 0.2% is still considered a Category 5 drug and will be prosecuted. This isn't a law, it's a joke

Thank you! Finally someone says it. Because the media - including the OP - still reports it wrongly. The OP for example only refers to "oil extracts".

 

I wonder why this is all so difficult to understand.

 

EVERY part of or substance derived from hemp/cannabis plant that has a THC content of more than 0.2% (either by dried or liquid weight) remains ILLEGAL. 

[garyk]

Going to be a boom for new truck sales for the RTP. 

Gold shops will boom, Mia Noi's will be shopping.  

The stupid farang are coming, get ready...

[shdmn]

4 hours ago, Dumbfounded said:

Any part of the plant over 0.2% is illegal, the buds cannot be used in food or for smoking as anything above 0.2% is still considered a Category 5 drug and will be prosecuted. This isn't a law, it's a joke

Yes it is still illegal, just like prostitution is still illegal.  So this is kind of the same thing now as I see it.  IIlegal but tolerated. 

Edited June 12, 2022 by shdmn

[chalawaan]

Here's the thing.

We're endlessly warned it's still classed as a recreational no-no.

Yet inmates are being released, court dates anulled or cancelled, and they're even returning 13 tonnes of weed to the mules!

As usual, opaque legislation in Thailand where one needs to read between the lines, is thrust upon us.

In a few years recreational weed will be as accepted in certain zones, as gyrating go-go girls are; in the Kingdom where prostitution is illegal!

The laws are there merely to save face on an embarrassing climb down, where science, sense, and above all, cash, has triumphed!

This court is now adjourned.

 

[chalawaan]

1 hour ago, garyk said:

Going to be a boom for new truck sales for the RTP. 

Gold shops will boom, Mia Noi's will be shopping.  

The stupid farang are coming, get ready...

There's always dumb tourists to rip-off. Amsterdam have perfectly legal drug tourist scams down to a fine art.

Then there are experienced users, and the forums they populate.

We have been using and in some cases, growing our own for years without ever crossing paths with the RTP. 

WE were not the "stupid farang" who tried to sell or traffic drugs, stepping on official toes.

Some tourists are just unlucky, during weird crackdowns, which have also occurred in the sex industry, particularly, and bizzarely on Valentines Day! Some are unable to bribe their way out of a minor bust.

But the war on drugs in Asia is often just an official turf war. 

Du30s killing spree was to protect his sons shabu (meth) importation business. ????

If you think that's far-fetched, may I remind you a convicted heroin trafficker is currently a very powerful political figure in Thailand.

And Anutin is dreaming of MJ millions, he's no bleeding heart liberal.

Let the stupid come! Let the RTP profit to the moon!

We stoners will do what we always did, have a stoned sexy-time you beer guzzlers can only dream of! ????

 

 

[chalawaan]

4 hours ago, Misterwhisper said:

Thank you! Finally someone says it. Because the media - including the OP - still reports it wrongly. The OP for example only refers to "oil extracts".

 

I wonder why this is all so difficult to understand.

 

EVERY part of or substance derived from hemp/cannabis plant that has a THC content of more than 0.2% (either by dried or liquid weight) remains ILLEGAL. 

Weasel word-salad by the Government, so who cares?

1. Many millions used prior and never got busted.

I've used several substances over decades as both a tourist and expat, never had an issue apart from the odd dodgy dealer trying their luck. Most behave, the community has it's own unwritten laws.

2. If it's so "ILLEGAL" why are they releasing Cannabis "offenders", cancelling court dates -and even to my amazement- retuning siezed weed by the tonne?

Watch what they do, don't listen to what they say.

Case in point, porn, sex toys, poppers, meth and weed paraphernalia, gambling and prostitution.

All "ILLEGAL" but irrefutably everywhere.

See you in a "coffee shop" thru the "ILLEGAL" purple haze in six months! ????????????

Edited June 12, 2022 by chalawaan

[garyk]

40 minutes ago, chalawaan said:

There's always dumb tourists to rip-off. Amsterdam have perfectly legal drug tourist scams down to a fine art.

Then there are experienced users, and the forums they populate.

We have been using and in some cases, growing our own for years without ever crossing paths with the RTP. 

WE were not the "stupid farang" who tried to sell or traffic drugs, stepping on official toes.

Some tourists are just unlucky, during weird crackdowns, which have also occurred in the sex industry, particularly, and bizzarely on Valentines Day! Some are unable to bribe their way out of a minor bust.

But the war on drugs in Asia is often just an official turf war. 

Du30s killing spree was to protect his sons shabu (meth) importation business. ????

If you think that's far-fetched, may I remind you a convicted heroin trafficker is currently a very powerful political figure in Thailand.

And Anutin is dreaming of MJ millions, he's no bleeding heart liberal.

Let the stupid come! Let the RTP profit to the moon!

We stoners will do what we always did, have a stoned sexy-time you beer guzzlers can only dream of! ????

 

 

I know, but in Amsterdam it is legal. 15-25 percent THC. Really good smoke. 

I also agree a good thing they are letting guys out of prison.  two thumbs up.

Here at just .2 percent. It is a scam ready built into the system. 

 

The Thai government is already saying they think it will be a boom to the tourist industry.  

Thai's and others will grow the good stuff, and sell it. Only to walk around the corner and be shook down.

i will wait and see how it plays out. 

[Thunglom]

there's going to be confusion over this for months, even years to come. Interpretation and enforcement is going to be inconsistent, foreigner visitors who "fall foul" won't be able to challenge anything as it will take too long to get to court. I think tea money may get a serious fillip out of this, too.

[chalawaan]

23 hours ago, bristolgeoff said:

The brown envelopes are less now for some with this new law.They will come up with another plan I imagine

Au contraire, the law is very well thought out, no detail has been spared -to ensure brown envelopes change hands even more than ever!

They make their laws wide and wooly for a reason.

Money always flows up! 

They're going to very quickly realise the LESS they crackdown on ALL drugs, the more Ferraris they can have, and they won't even need to risk murdering the suspect's anymore!

 

[chalawaan]

27 minutes ago, garyk said:

I know, but in Amsterdam it is legal. 15-25 percent THC. Really good smoke. 

I also agree a good thing they are letting guys out of prison.  two thumbs up.

Here at just .2 percent. It is a scam ready built into the system. 

 

The Thai government is already saying they think it will be a boom to the tourist industry.  

Thai's and others will grow the good stuff, and sell it. Only to walk around the corner and be shook down.

i will wait and see how it plays out. 

Nobody gonna shake you down bro! Have you ever been shook down leaving a short  time hotel? 

They make plenty enough from the hotel, bar, madam.

Same with a "street licence" to sell poppers, meth pipes, the old school porn DVDs, Kamagra (illegal too!) And now dank weed.

 

Come onn.. ????