Thailand’s experiment with weed goes up in smoke

[d4dang]

1 hour ago, Bday Prang said:

It might be worth a trip to the local  government hospital, the one  here in surin is an official outlet and it is even  available at the smaller hospital in the local amphur where they have constructed a a new building for the purpose complete with a large cannabis leaf fashioned in the architecture

online Prik Pot...not related to Phol Pot

[NK012]

On 5/13/2023 at 9:16 AM, AndyFoxy said:

Hopefully cannabis is made illegal again and druggies are arrested and put in prison.  Thailand would do well to follow Singapore’s example 

I hope you get put in prison the next time you drink alcohol or put some sugar in your coffee..

[Bday Prang]

9 hours ago, paddypower said:

give that Brit 5 stars... good on you. wife is in agony with fingers all swelling up painful every day,cannot do gardening which she loves, why do people want to screw up the rights of people who want to self medicate? was it a bad childhood. experience?

Their judgement has been clouded by 80 years of relentless propaganda, The fact that self medication has been the only option is because even medical research was banned, with little to no objection from  the "medical profession" or their paymasters  big pharma  who would naturally  much prefer to sell you some of their own far more unpleasant chemical based remedy,

 This  whole thing has been  a crime against humanity and it's still ongoing,  somebody should be made to pay

[NK012]

On 5/13/2023 at 8:22 AM, kingstonkid said:

Go to nana some pretty big shops in outstanding location.  Pattaya walking street the same.

 

If I was anutin I would leave the country quickly.  I am sure that there are going to be aot of angry people looking for him.

Anutin is not the one to blame. He tried to do the right thing. Praise Anutin. Anti-Anutin types can go crawl back in to their cave where they belong.

 

On 5/13/2023 at 9:33 AM, AndyFoxy said:

I think they have excellent drug laws

I think they have moronic, out-dated, ill-conceived opinions. Only evil idiots imprison folks for smoking weed. I hope they go to prison themselves for consuming alcohol or putting sugar in their coffee.

[AndyFoxy]

5 hours ago, NK012 said:

I hope you get put in prison the next time you drink alcohol or put some sugar in your coffee..

Why?

[AndyFoxy]

8 hours ago, NK012 said:

I hope you get put in prison the next time you drink alcohol or put some sugar in your coffee..

Last I looked, drinking alcohol and eating sugar weren't illegal in these parts of the world. However, if they were made illegal, I would have to man up and face the consequences of my actions if I decided to partake.

[kingstonkid]

It is going to be interesting to see what happens right now I would not be looking to open a weed store Nor would I be ordering a huge supply.

[ChipButty]

From what I have seen here in Phuket there needs to be more control over where they can open a weed shop I dont think I would like one opening next door to me, 

[NK012]

5 hours ago, AndyFoxy said:

Why?

Ever heard of the word hypocrite? Are you one of those that wants to follow every law and rule no matter if it's an unfair law? Fair and equal justice: guess you've never heard of that? So you want to support fining, imprisoning people for smoking a plant but no problem regarding all the vehicular manslaughter caused Directly due to drinking. This doesn't happen with weed. When are people going to to understand that's it's an imbalance of justice instead of just sheepishly allowing or supporting unfair laws? . Regulate it properly and its fixed. Govt should regulate liquor more than weed. Duh. But go ahead with this silly game of toying with people's lives, and kowtowing to the alcohol industry desires,  their corrupt behavior acting in cahoots with corrupt law enforcement and government officials. Red shirts buying votes too... shame on them.  You're wrong for siding with it.  Will of the people my ___.

[JimboB4]

HA HA looks like the narrative of this article is the only thing to “Go up in Smoke” judging by the results so far. LMAO, you have been trying to spread misinformation about cannabis since they first started legalizing it in 2019. 

[AndyFoxy]

20 minutes ago, NK012 said:

Ever heard of the word hypocrite? Are you one of those that wants to follow every law and rule no matter if it's an unfair law? Fair and equal justice: guess you've never heard of that? So you want to support fining, imprisoning people for smoking a plant but no problem regarding all the vehicular manslaughter caused Directly due to drinking. This doesn't happen with weed. When are people going to to understand that's it's an imbalance of justice instead of just sheepishly allowing or supporting unfair laws? . Regulate it properly and its fixed. Govt should regulate liquor more than weed. Duh. But go ahead with this silly game of toying with people's lives, and kowtowing to the alcohol industry desires,  their corrupt behavior acting in cahoots with corrupt law enforcement and government officials. Red shirts buying votes too... shame on them.  You're wrong for siding with it.  Will of the people my ___.

I follow the law rather than decide which laws I want to follow and which I don't. If it is illegal, I don't do it. If it is legal, I will choose whether I want to do it or not.

[Pink Mist]

Troll posts baiting another forum poster have been removed.  

[NK012]

On 5/13/2023 at 11:12 AM, VinnieK said:

I can't wait for ganjato be illegal again .

Reason?

Enough insanity out on the roads with bad/unqualified drivers who sometimes happen to be drunk ..who sometimes happen to be high on ganja also ????

Most ppl are stupid f...ks 

They should need special permit to operate a spoon let alone smoke ganja to their heart's content.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Show me comparative data between alcohol and weed related driving accidents. Oh wait.. here's some scientific data for you. https://slate.com/technology/2011/11/does-marijuana-make-you-a-more-dangerous-driver-than-alcohol.html

[pizzachang]

Very strange, to say the least. This leaves the drug users supporting the military and at odds with most of the nation. 

[pizzachang]

On 5/14/2023 at 8:24 AM, JimTripper said:

There is a medical cover for it’s use. People end up believing they are medical users when they actually just like getting high.

 

Users seem to forget that smoke of any kind is bad for human and mammal lungs. And something in smoke coats lung tissue. It's common experience for 'ex-smokers' of any substance to experience "tastes" for years after quitting.

[NK012]

On 5/13/2023 at 2:22 PM, Walker88 said:

You smoke for the taste? Eat a brownie/cookie for that flavor?

 

I'm willing to bet 95% or more of those who use weed do so with the intent of getting high, not to enjoy 'hints of black currant and licorice'.

Who cares again, please? You've clearly missed the memo. And yes, that is Right... Some weed smokers Like to get high, in a responsible manner. This has been true since the dawn of man. Do you drink beer for only the taste?  Ridiculous observation, sir.

[NextG]

1 hour ago, pizzachang said:

Users seem to forget that smoke of any kind is bad for human and mammal lungs. And something in smoke coats lung tissue. It's common experience for 'ex-smokers' of any substance to experience "tastes" for years after quitting.

I think you mean ‘smokers’…

[NextG]

1 hour ago, pizzachang said:

Very strange, to say the least. This leaves the drug users supporting the military and at odds with most of the nation. 

Drug users? Does that include people who use Paracetamol etc? I smell a Troll…

[NextG]

2 hours ago, AndyFoxy said:

I follow the law rather than decide which laws I want to follow and which I don't. If it is illegal, I don't do it. If it is legal, I will choose whether I want to do it or not.

So if a law is promulgated, stating that you have to give up your first born…; you’ll just follow? Regardless of whether you agree or not or your personal beliefs?

[ThailandRyan]

1 minute ago, NextG said:

So if a law is promulgated, stating that you have to give up your first born…; you’ll just follow? Regardless of whether you agree or not or your personal beliefs?

So let me understand this one. You move to live in a foreign country yet you would not follow the rules in place because it does not coincide with your beliefs. Do I have that right.

 

Thailand's marijuana laws are not what everyone thinks they are.  There is no law which allows recreational use of marijuana, only medicinal use. Yet people violate the law daily because they believe it is legal to do so.  What would your defense be here in Thailand if you were arrested for possession and for smoking in public recreationally if you had no doctors prescription? Just an honest question. 

[billd766]

3 hours ago, NK012 said:

Ever heard of the word hypocrite? Are you one of those that wants to follow every law and rule no matter if it's an unfair law? Fair and equal justice: guess you've never heard of that? So you want to support fining, imprisoning people for smoking a plant but no problem regarding all the vehicular manslaughter caused Directly due to drinking. This doesn't happen with weed. When are people going to to understand that's it's an imbalance of justice instead of just sheepishly allowing or supporting unfair laws? . Regulate it properly and its fixed. Govt should regulate liquor more than weed. Duh. But go ahead with this silly game of toying with people's lives, and kowtowing to the alcohol industry desires,  their corrupt behavior acting in cahoots with corrupt law enforcement and government officials. Red shirts buying votes too... shame on them.  You're wrong for siding with it.  Will of the people my ___.

Anutin and the BJT had 4 years to bring in the law about cannabis. They probably got the medical cannabis side sorted more or less correctly but managed to screw up the recreational use side completely.

 

If you have a problem then please contact Anutin and the BJT, though they may be a bit too busy for the next several weeks, and as a farang you will probably be ignored anyway.

 

Cannabis has been available in Thailand for decades, certainly since the Americans were coming for R&R from Vietnam. I assume that it is still available if you care to find it.

 

If you feel that the laws of Thailand are unfair then do your best to change them, and good luck with that. 

[billd766]

1 hour ago, NK012 said:

The genie will say get lost.  I am not going back in that stupid bottle. Cry more about not being able to control what adults consume. I enjoy hearing your sob sessions about this issue.

Sadly I don't enjoy your whining sessions about this issue.

 

If you want to smoke marijuana, then do so in you own place, and try not to clutter up this thread.

[NK012]

4 hours ago, ChipButty said:

From what I have seen here in Phuket there needs to be more control over where they can open a weed shop I dont think I would like one opening next door to me, 

This would be a good one for regulation, tbh. Need to limit how many shops can open in areas, based on density etc

[AndyFoxy]

1 hour ago, NextG said:

So if a law is promulgated, stating that you have to give up your first born…; you’ll just follow? Regardless of whether you agree or not or your personal beliefs?

I follow the law. I don't choose which laws I should follow and which I shouldn't. 

[bamnutsak]

It looks like MVF will not ask BJT to join in the government, even though their seats would put them over 376, and will try to peel of ~ 60-70 Senators instead.

 

Odds are moving on Cannabis restrictions, maybe medical only with a qualifying condition, for Thais only, subject to a DTAM Doctor's examination and approval.

[NK012]

3 hours ago, AndyFoxy said:

I follow the law rather than decide which laws I want to follow and which I don't. If it is illegal, I don't do it. If it is legal, I will choose whether I want to do it or not.

Right. Some are meant to follow the law, be it corrupt, imbalanced rulings or well thought out ones. Others are meant to make the rules fair and lead responsibly. 

[AndyFoxy]

Just now, NK012 said:

Right. Some are meant to follow the law, be it corrupt, imbalanced rulings or well thought out ones. Others are meant to make the rules fair and lead responsibly. 

If you prefer to exhibit criminal tendencies by not following the law, that is up to you. I'll stick to staying out of prison.

[NK012]

2 hours ago, pizzachang said:

Users seem to forget that smoke of any kind is bad for human and mammal lungs. And something in smoke coats lung tissue. It's common experience for 'ex-smokers' of any substance to experience "tastes" for years after quitting.

We already know all smoke hurts lungs. You can't argue with that. Point taken and filed. 

[mikebike]

2 minutes ago, AndyFoxy said:

If you prefer to exhibit criminal tendencies by not following the law, that is up to you. I'll stick to staying out of prison.

Haahahaha!!! Weed smokers have not had the "law" on their side until VERY recently. Laws only work if there is significant social agreement, otherwise peeps just ignore them if they believe there is no moral justification or significant societal harm. Weed is what it is and people will continue its use whether legal or not.

[billd766]

10 minutes ago, NK012 said:

Right. Some are meant to follow the law, be it corrupt, imbalanced rulings or well thought out ones. Others are meant to make the rules fair and lead responsibly. 

Each country in the world makes its own laws, and if you don't like their laws, you are the problem and not the laws of the country.