Cannabis in the News

[bamnutsak]

Busy catching 230 kilos of marijuana, police do not dare to prosecute fear of being sued

 

Officers in Bueng Kan arrested 3 young men carrying 230 kg of marijuana carried by boats across the Mekong from neighboring countries. Caught and did not dare to impose fines because the price of the product has not yet been specified Cannot be referenced as a median price to be compared and adjusted. Still don't know if it's a drug or not. preliminary prosecution "Together to bring prohibited items into the Kingdom without going through customs formalities."

 

https://www.thairath.co.th/news/local/northeast/2448621?fbclid=IwAR2HeeNGb6kZPQ9p03QxJRiQPSdxT6MVIkYxbABIwzO9yFYX-fqbL5x6_-8

 

Typically the harvest is closer to October.

[KannikaP]

230 or 203 kg? What's 27kg between friends?   5555

[BritManToo]

Hey ..... that's the stuff I buy!

Current retail price 3,000bht/Kg.

 

[daveAustin]

29 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Hey ..... that's the stuff I buy!

Current retail price 3,000bht/Kg.

Looks like the intercepted your order, Brit. What you gonna do now? ????

[wombat]

14 hours ago, KannikaP said:

230 or 203 kg? What's 27kg between friends?   5555

Don't Bogart that joint.

[wombat]

If weed isn't on the narcotics list then it isn't illegal.

What law has been broken?

I guess this is where the elephant in the room gets looked at?

[BritManToo]

Just now, wombat said:

If weed isn't on the narcotics list then it isn't illegal.

What law has been broken?

I guess this is where the elephant in the room gets looked at?

Here's 2 laws they broke for a start.

1. Importing medical supplies without a licence.

2. Not paying import duty.

[bamnutsak]

The government is taking some heat for their Cannabis legalization in the on-going no-confidence vote. But given all the other problems - "It's ecomony Prayut" -  I'm not sure they made a dent on this topic? After all, Parliament has dropped the ball on the Cannabis COntrol Act.

 

 

Anutin challenged for decriminalisation of cannabis ahead of appropriate legislation

 

Thailand’s Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul was accused today (Tuesday), by the Opposition, of deliberately creating a “legal vacuum” in Thailand, in which there is no law to enable control of the use of cannabis, hemp or their extracts following their decriminalisation last month.

 

Move Forward MP Wayo Assawarungruang said during the first day of the 4-day censure debate, that the absence of laws to enforce restrictions on the use of the substances has exposed Thai youth to their harmful effects.

 

https://www.thaipbsworld.com/anutin-challenged-for-decriminalisation-of-cannabis-ahead-of-appropriate-legislation/

 

 

And the rumored Chinese government tourist ban on Thailand because of Cannabis legalization has been shot down.

 

‘No restrictions on Chinese tourists visiting Thailand’ due to cannabis

 

China has not imposed any restrictions on its citizens travelling to Thailand due to legalisation of cannabis by Bangkok, China’s embassy clarified in a Facebook post on Tuesday.

 

https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/40017923

 

[fondue zoo]

Anyone know who is really pulling the strings of the The National Tobacco Products Control Committee ?

They are starting to make some noise now, about anything that affects tobacco profits.

 

Anutin is now restating that the government and the Ministry of Public Health have always been against the recreational use of cannabis.

 

Edited July 24, 2022 by fondue zoo

[bamnutsak]

 

There is some pressure to restrict cannabis usage to solely medical, and make it illegal for recreational use.

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1266891-thai-doctors-say-marijuana-is-a-danger-to-society-call-for-immediate-liberalization-u-turn/

 

The Deputy Director-General of Thai Traditional Medicine has pushed back on this group of doctors, so that's good.

 

I feel like its 50-50 right now, but they may defer this out the Cannabis Control Act and designate it, and other rules, regulations and controls, to some government agency/ministry.

 

The best hope would be that the CCA is delayed owing to a dissolution of Parliament. But that seems less likely now based on the results of the No-Confidence debate/vote(s).

 

For those who say the genie is out of the bottle, I'd say this is Thailand where there is no real limit on authority.

 

 

 

[Denim]

Personal use man. Chill out.

 

[Denim]

25 minutes ago, bamnutsak said:

There is some pressure to restrict cannabis usage to solely medical, and make it illegal for recreational use.

 

Yup. They lifted the lid on Pandora's box and are stuck trying to figure the best way to get it back on.

[bamnutsak]

There is a lot of cannabis which has been imported from the U.S. to Thailand. You can find it quite easily on FB, and LINE. I am fairly sure that this is illegal to export from the U.S., and is illegal to import into Thailand. It seems like someone got caught importing (air freight I assume) 9.5 Kg at Suvarnabhumi.

 

And this case caught the eye of commission chairman Supachai Jaisamut. I think he gave a brief presser today on this matter.

 

Supachai, a member of the Bhumjai Thai Party list, as chairman of the Extraordinary Committee on the draft of the Marijuana Hemp Act, pointed out that it is illegal to import "flower bouquets" of marijuana into Thailand.

 

https://www.thairath.co.th/news/politic/2455621?fbclid=IwAR1GzivqzaSeFzajazuB-3tR1yoYwZOZvnRKAGC0paNS0ZFwC88CZoInhKo

 

Customs has filed a complaint against "Tom Krue Sophon" for illegally importing "flower bouquets" of marijuana into Thailand.

July 26 : from the case that Mr. Tom Kruea Sophon recorded a clip of importing cannabis bouquets from the United States into Thailand and said that he could order and show the documents for shipping into Thailand.

Recently, the Director-General of the Customs Department revealed that the Customs Department officials at Suvarnabhumi Airport A product was detected indicating the recipient's name was Mr. Tom. which falsely declares that it is a steel product But from the investigation, it was found that 9.5 kg of marijuana was considered an offense against two laws, namely the Plant Quarantine Act and the Customs Act. Prepare to send information to investigators. for further legal proceedings.

 

 

 

 

[bamnutsak]

1 hour ago, bamnutsak said:

It seems like someone got caught importing (air freight I assume) 9.5 Kg at Suvarnabhumi.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCQQHw9gNnE

 

I think they guy who got caught is a member of the Bhumjai Thai party.

 

Mr. Julapas Kruesophon is considered an important political business maker of the Bhumjaithai Party. Play a key role in driving the party, both taking care of the party and filling the political game with ammunition. Was commissioned to be a leader in the development of the Buriram model. Expanding tourism with cannabis policies before turning to a full-time marijuana capitalist Both operating a giant cannabis company in Thailand and creating a small brand of cannabis for sale as a franchise. It is considered an important piece on the political board of Ban Yai Buriram.

Because in 2018, the Pride Thai Party was launched Mr. Tom is great. As a political super-connector who is a close friend of Thaksin Shinawatra and Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan, it is the Bhumjaithai Party's branding strategy. maverick ready to be friendly to all parties Before the party leader joined the party to shake hands with the party leader who had a coup and raised his hand to vote "Prayut Chan-ocha" to be the current prime minister.

 

 

Edited July 26, 2022 by bamnutsak

[bamnutsak]

This new edict was issued yesterday by a permanent secretary in the MoPH.

 

Honeslty not sure what it means as it asks the Police to enforce new restrictions, including "Selling without permission".

 

Many Thais seem perplexed by this edict. And the Police seem confused as well.

 

Some contend it applies to importing Cannabis, by banning that for scientific or comemrcial purposes without permission. Perhaps to rebut excuses used during yesterday's siezure at BKK?

 

Google Translate: excerpts

 

The contents of the book signed by Mr. Narong Saiwong, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Health. Head of the Medical Development Mission Group acting on behalf of Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Health Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, dated July 26, 2022, sent a letter as urgent as possible to the National Police Commissioner. prosecute those who do not request permission to study research or exporting controlled herbs or selling or processing controlled herbs for trade notify the National Police Together with the competent officials under the Act on Protection and Promotion of Thai Traditional Medicine, B.E. the following cases

 1. Not asking for permission to study cannabis research

2. Do not ask for permission to export cannabis

3. Do not ask for permission to sell marijuana. 

4. Do not ask for permission to process cannabis for commercial purposes.

 

 

Will post more analysis if I see it.

 

https://www.bbc.com/thai/articles/cqegg609n18o?at_custom2=facebook_page&at_custom4=3170A3D0-0D52-11ED-9C71-9F0D933C408C&at_custom1=[post type]&at_medium=custom7&at_campaign=64&at_custom3=BBC Thai&fbclid=IwAR1yJgshSRvydZmAA9tDttsAAiUhpbX1gWeppSzmBYzH91NjHBranMQ7lvc

 

 

[bamnutsak]

Seeing a few interpretations of this new rule saying that what we call "flower" or "buds" are classified (now) as a "processed herb", and as such may be subject to new/different "rules". These "rules" might require "permmission" to produce, and sell.

 

A plant currently growing is treated differently.

 

A bit confusing.

 

Just my current take.

 

 

[bamnutsak]

Google Translate...

 

Check it out!!! How to get a license to sell regulated plants "cannabis" legally
From the case that the Ministry of Health has announced an order giving police powers to arrest marijuana across the country to control marijuana liberalization before it starts using it. Cannabis-Hemp Act New edition coming soon For the documents that need to be prepared are as follows:
1. Copy of the applicant's ID card 2. Copy of the applicant's house registration 3. Store location map Photos of the face and inside the store 4. The origin of controlled herbs, that is, those who planted themselves Bring a commercial planting certificate with you. As for those who accept to sell, they must bring a receipt or purchase document with them. 5. Document Form Thor Por 12 (available for free) 6. Lease agreement or ownership of the host, such as a copy of the house registration of the host. of the location where the store is located 7. If you are a juristic person, you must prepare relevant documents such as company registration documents. Authorized director's ID card house registration of authorized directors, etc.
As for the fee, the proportion is divided according to the license. 1) Research license. Controlled herbs 1,000 baht 2) Sales license Controlled herbs 3,000 baht 3) Export license Controlled herbs 20,000 baht, etc. 4) The application fee for all types of licenses is 20 baht. However, the license is valid for 3 years from the year of permission. or until December 31 of the third year
The place to apply for a permit for Bangkok is at Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine Ministry of Public Health, Tiwanon Road, Mueang District, Nonthaburi, contact 02-591-7007. Those in other provinces can contact Provincial Public Health Office (PSU)

[CLW]

On 7/25/2022 at 1:32 PM, Denim said:

Yup. They lifted the lid on Pandora's box and are stuck trying to figure the best way to get it back on.

flip flop in perfection. That's what these clowns in charge can do best. And fleece people of their money (foreigners and Thais alike)

[CLW]

56 minutes ago, bamnutsak said:

Google Translate...

 

Check it out!!! How to get a license to sell regulated plants "cannabis" legally
From the case that the Ministry of Health has announced an order giving police powers to arrest marijuana across the country to control marijuana liberalization before it starts using it. Cannabis-Hemp Act New edition coming soon For the documents that need to be prepared are as follows:
1. Copy of the applicant's ID card 2. Copy of the applicant's house registration 3. Store location map Photos of the face and inside the store 4. The origin of controlled herbs, that is, those who planted themselves Bring a commercial planting certificate with you. As for those who accept to sell, they must bring a receipt or purchase document with them. 5. Document Form Thor Por 12 (available for free) 6. Lease agreement or ownership of the host, such as a copy of the house registration of the host. of the location where the store is located 7. If you are a juristic person, you must prepare relevant documents such as company registration documents. Authorized director's ID card house registration of authorized directors, etc.
As for the fee, the proportion is divided according to the license. 1) Research license. Controlled herbs 1,000 baht 2) Sales license Controlled herbs 3,000 baht 3) Export license Controlled herbs 20,000 baht, etc. 4) The application fee for all types of licenses is 20 baht. However, the license is valid for 3 years from the year of permission. or until December 31 of the third year
The place to apply for a permit for Bangkok is at Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine Ministry of Public Health, Tiwanon Road, Mueang District, Nonthaburi, contact 02-591-7007. Those in other provinces can contact Provincial Public Health Office (PSU)

Just another money maker for the government and the paper industry. Won't be enforced anyway to those who have the right connections when getting caught. Those who live here long enough, will know

[internationalism]

Dr Anutin mafia-party does now control trade and will monopolise processing and export

 

[bamnutsak]

A directory, Thailand Weed...

 

Dispensaries | Restaurants | Clinics

 

looks interesting...

 

https://thailandweed.org/

[bamnutsak]

Official licenses have started to be issued, so that process appears to be working.

 

Seems fairly simple.

 

Another hurdle cleared.

[wombat]

On 7/27/2022 at 10:48 AM, bamnutsak said:

This new edict was issued yesterday by a permanent secretary in the MoPH.

 

 

Er...since when did MoPh tell the police what to do?

[bamnutsak]

Joint venture: Cannabis cafes open new front in Thai tourism revival

 

BANGKOK, Aug 1 (Reuters) - The RG420 cannabis cafe opened just four days ago in Khao San, an area of Bangkok popular with backpackers - and already it's crammed with customers.

 

Several such outlets have sprung up across the capital since Thailand decriminalised the plant in June, a few weeks before it dropped COVID-linked controls on foreign visitors.

 

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/joint-venture-cannabis-cafes-open-new-front-thai-tourism-revival-2022-08-01/

[CLW]

On 7/31/2022 at 7:49 AM, wombat said:

Er...since when did MoPh tell the police what to do?

Exactly that's why it was withdrawn within 24 hours. TiT

 

[bamnutsak]

A second draft/reading of the Cannabis Conrol Act was dropped on Friday.

 

Recreational use is not strictly forbidden, see #15 below,

 

"This law allows for the consumption of cannabis for medicinal purposes."

 

Note that it doesn't say "only". Nor is recreational use specifically highlighted as "illegal".

 

For now, anyway.

 

CCA draft 2 google translate
20-8-2022

"Anutin" reveals that next week, a draft of the Marijuana Act, before entering the council, explains that there are 103 articles. Households can plant 15 plants. Children are prohibited from accessing it. Distributing, distributing to youth, guilty, heavy penalties, controlling sales and advertising methods, confident in passing because all parties consider

August 20, 2022 at Kotchasarn Building Auditorium Chiang Rai Provincial Administrative Organization, Muang District, Chiang Rai Province, reporters reported that Mr. Anutin Chanvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health along with the management team have traveled to attend the Medical Marijuana Symposium to create knowledge and understanding of medical personnel, the public and entrepreneurs Focus on the use of cannabis to treat patients Activities at the event include Medical Conference academic discussion and Lectures on marijuana, hemp from lecturers with expertise in both the public and private sectors exhibition booth Exhibition of both central and regional government agencies Providing modern medical cannabis clinic services and Thai traditional medicine and diagnosis of various diseases

Mr. Anutin said that unlocking marijuana is for the purpose of medical use It is not intended to be used for recreational purposes. to act on the psychoactive if used correctly In addition to herbs but also a new economic crop We will earn from different parts of cannabis. Each year the Thai cannabis market grows more and more. It is likely to touch ten billion baht in 2-3 years. There is very good news to inform you yesterday of the Commission. The cannabis bill, hemp, B.E. …. has come out to clarify the progress. that the draft is finished Submit to the council in time for the next week for sure. And think that it will pass without problems because it is a body that all parties help to improve. There are a total of 103 sections, a good vision. It is hoped that people will get the most out of the cannabis law.

Preliminary use will be more restrictive than current, preventing access to youth under 20 years old smoking in public places. will take care of the product advertisement and a committee will be set up to consider amending the law. in accordance with the situation ahead in the household cultivation From the campaign that 6 plants should be planted, now it can be changed to register 15 plants. The extract that has a THC value of more than 0.2% is still a narcotic substance. From now on, when the law is passed by the council, it must be given to the Vor. .To publicize Provide accurate information to people about what can be done and what not to do.

 

reporter report For the Marijuana Hemp Act B.E. …. which the House of Representatives has approved the principle in Agenda 1 from 9 June 2022 before setting up an Extraordinary Committee to consider the Cannabis Act, Hemp B.E. ..which has been continually meeting until August 19, the past has the following important things:

1. Marijuana is controlled by a combination of application of tobacco control and liquor control and kratom control, so marijuana control is not inferior to alcohol, tobacco and kratom control.
2. Even in Thailand, marijuana is not classified as a drug. But still, extracts containing more than 0.2 percent THC (intoxicating substance) are drugs, so cannabis extracts Hemp containing more than 0.2% THC by weight must be processed according to the Drug Code.
3. Has stipulated that cannabis and hemp plants are divided into different levels of management. THC in the inflorescence divides cannabis (stronger control) and hemp (weaker control), but whether cannabis or hemp still needs to be controlled. go
4. Commission It remains to be seen that marijuana, hemp as a whole, will continue to comply with the guidelines of the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs for medical and scientific use. And still use it as a "horticultural purpose" (Horticultural purpose) for use in the household. There is evidence of the use of various parts of cannabis in cooking in Thailand's cookbook history of proper and safe use. For industrial and commercial purposes In the industry related to the fiber of the hemp plant including health and medical commerce. And it is still available for commercial use in the form of food and beverages. Under the control of the level of food safety in accordance with many food-related laws, such as the Food Act. Announcement of the Department of Health, etc., and there is also the Herbal Products Act. This is a more regulated standard than many other countries that have opened recreational marijuana, including several states in the US, Canada, Uruguay, the Netherlands, etc.
5. For the cultivation of marijuana and hemp, “the household is forbidden to sell” will be used only "Notice" only, and the agency that receives the notification must complete it within 1 day, by limiting cannabis for household use to no more than 15 plants, while non-intoxicated hemp and focusing on the use of fabric can be registered. Can use no more than 5 rai in households, use the notification without permission as well.
6. For cannabis and hemp cultivation, production, extraction, processing and sale “for business”, permission is required in all cases. And if the government has received all the documents, the Food and Drug Administration must allow it to be completed within 60 days.
7. The use of cannabis, hemp or extracts that are raw materials that are already regulated by other laws. It must proceed according to that law, for example, as a herbal product according to the law on herbal products. It is a drug according to the drug law. It is food according to the food law. It is a cosmetic under the law on cosmetics. or any other products as available specific law provided including importing, exporting, selling and advertising which products to be in accordance with the law on that matter.
8. This law prohibits advertising. “Inflorescences or resins of cannabis or its extracts”, including tools and equipment for smoking cannabis in any form, are strictly prohibited. This also includes prohibiting the exaggerated advertising of other parts of marijuana and hemp.
9. Do not sell cannabis, hemp, extracts to youth under 20 years old, pregnant women and lactating women. This is considered a fragile group and is punishable by one year's imprisonment and a fine of not more than 100,000 baht, while penalties in other sections if committed against such vulnerable groups as well. The penalty will be doubled.
10. Tenth, there is control over sales methods. and places forbidden to sell
11. Smoking marijuana is prohibited in prohibited places, including temples, public places, government offices, educational institutions, nursing homes, dormitories, parks, restaurants, as well as places where the minister may impose additional restrictions on smoking areas. can be supplemented by the advice of the Board of Directors
12. A person who is drunk from marijuana is prohibited from driving a vehicle.
13. Open for planting to make medicines for specific patients in hospitals according to the law on medical institutions by notifying
14. Penalties for minor offenses range from fines. up to imprisonment The maximum penalty is the case of "importing" hemp cannabis from abroad without asking for permission, there will be a maximum prison sentence of 5 years, a fine of not more than 500,000 baht, or both. but if any offense is committed in conjunction with sales to children, youths, pregnant women, lactating women to have the penalty increased to 2 times that of the offense
15. This law allows for the consumption of cannabis for medicinal purposes. This includes smoking of patients in government and nursing homes under the Healthcare Act (eg terminally ill, or palliative patients, etc.) with the permission of a medical professional Thai traditional medicine practitioner Practitioner of applied Thai traditional medicine practitioner in the field of traditional Chinese medicine It also provided the Marijuana Committee. Hemp can be approved to allow the Minister of Health to designate a controlled and standardized area or place to smoke cannabis to protect non-smokers. The rules, procedures and conditions must be announced in the Ministerial Regulations. which the Council of Ministers must also approve the Ministerial Regulation.
16. The person who will issue rules, rules, conditions, and methods is the Marijuana Committee, hemp, which consists of Minister of Health be the chairman of the board The committee, excluding ministers, consists of 24 people, including 6 public health officials (including the Ministry of Public Health), 7 qualified personnel, 4 civil servants outside the Ministry of Public Health, 6 representing private organizations from various professional and occupational organizations.

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