Thailand eases restrictions on import of cannabis or hemp seeds

[webfact]

 

A new edict has been issued by the Department of Agriculture to ease restrictions on the import of cannabis and hemp seeds.

 

Effective today (Saturday), cannabis and hemp seeds can be shipped to Thailand from abroad by air, sea or overland, instead of by air alone, as previously stipulated.

 

There is no longer a requirement for the seeds to be treated with fungicide and, hence, there is no need to specify the fungicide or the amount used in the disinfection process in the plant safety certificate.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailand-eases-restrictions-on-import-of-cannabis-or-hemp-seeds/

 

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[MrMuddle]

Does this mean an individual can buy seeds online and have them sent here?

[wombat]

One would assume so keeping in mind assumption is the mother of all fornication ups.

[bamnutsak]

50 minutes ago, MrMuddle said:

Does this mean an individual can buy seeds online and have them sent here?

 

My interpretation would be no.

 

Unless you have been granted a license to import cannabis seeds, and meet all the import paperwork mentioned in the article.

 

"Deputy Government Spokesperson Traisuree Traisoranakul said that other restrictions previously stipulated remain enforceable, such importers being required to apply for an import permit from the Department of Agriculture."

 

 

I understand this regulation to refer to bulk or wholesale seed importers and resellers, rather than individuals.

 

Yes, you can order and accept delivery of imported seeds, with minimal risk. Many people report success.

 

And there are dozens of legally approved importers, with large stocks and offerings. And there are quite a few grey market importers.

 

You can get pretty much any strain here now, and if you can't, just ask an importer to get them for you. Yes, you will pay a bit of uplift.

 

 

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, MrMuddle said:

Does this mean an individual can buy seeds online and have them sent here?

One must assume yes, if you have a license to do so?

Edited October 31, 2022 by hotchilli

[Sydebolle]

Get 'em all stoned. The next election is around the corner and instead of imbibing local firewaters just give them weed to grow and smoke - effect is the same but will also work, when Somchai has no money for the Laokaow ............ 

[KannikaP]

17 minutes ago, Sydebolle said:

Get 'em all stoned. The next election is around the corner and instead of imbibing local firewaters just give them weed to grow and smoke - effect is the same but will also work, when Somchai has no money for the Laokaow ............ 

which is cheaper, weed or laokaow?

[clarky cat]

10 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

which is cheaper, weed or laokaow?

depends on grams vs millilitres 

 

better to mix the two together anyway