Thailand’s Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew said today (Monday) that he intends to set up a National Health Security Board and push for medicinal cannabis, among other public health policies pledged during the general election campaign.

 

He explained that the National Health Security Board, to be chaired by the prime minister, will not be a duplication of existing health security organisations, but will represent all ministries related to health to increase efficiency.

 

He assured that cannabis will not be reclassified as a narcotic under Category 5 of the country’s controlled drug list, noting that cannabis with a THC content of more than 0.2% by weight is already regarded as a controlled narcotic.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/public-ministry-to-set-up-national-health-security-board/

 

-- Thai PBS 2023-09-11

 

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Board = committee under a different name, but allows a 2nd income

Agree with Richard above.  More free lunches; hot air; inaction and travel allowances.

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

noting that cannabis with a THC content of more than 0.2% by weight is already regarded as a controlled narcotic.

Huh?

 

I think the good doctor is confused.

 

And what the heck is a National Health Security Board?