Popular Post webfact Posted September 15 Popular Post Share Posted September 15 Thailand’s new PM, Srettha Thavisin, has spoken out for the first time, expressing his feelings about last year’s delisting of cannabis as an illicit substance. The unilateral announcement was made by the Minister of Public Health on June 9. The PM has made it clear that he opposes the idea of legalising recreational cannabis. But he said he supports the use of cannabis for medical purposes, which will remain the government’s policy during his time in office. The confusion from last year’s delisting in Thailand, which has resulted in a flourish of retail outlets around the country, was the result of no proper legislation being in force at the time. By Peter Roche Full story: PhuketGO 2023-09-15 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 2 3 9 1 1 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JBChiangRai Posted September 15 Popular Post Share Posted September 15 He has just gone up in my estimation. I still think he’s an idiot 6 4 18 7 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2baht Posted September 15 Popular Post Share Posted September 15 Take it up with Anutin! 6 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bob smith Posted September 15 Popular Post Share Posted September 15 5 minutes ago, JBChiangRai said: He has just gone up in my estimation. and you've just gone down in mine! Talk about swings and roundabouts eh... ???? 11 2 1 2 8 4 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JBChiangRai Posted September 15 Popular Post Share Posted September 15 Just now, bob smith said: and you've just gone down in mine! Talk about swings and roundabouts eh... ???? I would be disappointed if you looked up to me. I would have felt I had failed in being your role model. 2 6 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post n00dle Posted September 15 Popular Post Share Posted September 15 what the hell is that thing in the picture? Id be opposed to using that for any purpose. 5 1 1 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post WHansen Posted September 15 Popular Post Share Posted September 15 17 minutes ago, n00dle said: what the hell is that thing in the picture? Id be opposed to using that for any purpose. Not a lot of usable bud there. Needs drying and a manicure for sure. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra Posted September 15 Popular Post Share Posted September 15 If so he must now allocate many more of his police force to make sure of it, in my opinion, wrong decision, after allowing Thai people to grow, use and sell now he comes up with this... 5 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bamnutsak Posted September 15 Popular Post Share Posted September 15 He is expressing his feelings. If he wanted to reverse the current policy that is well within his power. Since he has not we can only assume that he doesn't really feel that strongly about normalization. 2 1 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JBChiangRai Posted September 15 Popular Post Share Posted September 15 I know this isn’t what happens, but correct me if I am wrong, but as the law stands, aren’t you supposed to only use Marijuana for medicinal purposes? And aren’t the dispensaries supposed to check your prescription? Or did that change? 4 2 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Trippy Posted September 15 Popular Post Share Posted September 15 (edited) Back when California just had medical marijuana, there was some doctors offices next door to dispensaries. Get a 1 year doctors prescription, then go buy weed next door. The doctors made a fortune. Can see doing the same thing here. Edited September 15 by Trippy 3 1 1 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stoner Posted September 15 Popular Post Share Posted September 15 1 hour ago, WHansen said: Not a lot of usable bud there. Needs drying and a manicure for sure. you would actually do that to whatever is in the pic ? pm me and i will gladly donate to your cause. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 2 hours ago, 2baht said: Take it up with Anutin! Anutin agrees with him Quote Thai Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he expected legal cannabis production to boost the economy but cautioned that recreational use of the drug remains illegal. Quote Harsh penalties remain in place under the Public Health Act, including up to three months in jail and an $800 fine for smoking cannabis in public. https://edition.cnn.com/2022/06/09/asia/thailand-cannabis-legal-minister-interview-intl-hnk/index.html 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bobthegimp Posted September 15 Popular Post Share Posted September 15 Didn't Boy George claim that he "isn't gay and doesn't touch drugs"? People can't always be taken at their word. Dude might be burning cannons rolled with Cheech n Chong rolling papers whilst voicing disapproval in public. 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted September 15 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 15 Thai PM extinguishes ‘high’ hopes for recreational cannabis, prioritises medicinal path by Atima Homtientong Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post. Disagreeing with the notion of recreational cannabis use, the Prime Minister of Thailand indicated that his administration would instead continue to focus on the medicinal usage of the plant. Thai PM Srettha Thavisin, who additionally performs the role of the nation’s Finance Minister, shared his stance with the media today, Friday, September 15. Despite this, the cannabis industry in Thailand is poised to achieve a valuation of US$1.2 billion (42.9 billion baht) in the coming years. The approval of the drug’s consumption and cultivation last year spurred the emergence of thousands of new enterprises. In a bid to stimulate consumption and expenditure, PM Srettha, a former business magnate, revealed a series of economic plans earlier this week. These are designed to counteract the sluggish recovery currently experienced by Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy. Full story: The Thaiger 2023-09-16 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pacovl46 Posted September 15 Popular Post Share Posted September 15 And just like that he lost every eligible voters vote and support who's into smoking cannabis as well as everyone who makes a living with cannabis products. Smart move - not! 1 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post XJPSX Posted September 15 Popular Post Share Posted September 15 Who cares…bit late for opinions now with dispensaries outnumbering 7-11 within a year! 1 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizzi39 Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 16 hours ago, n00dle said: what the hell is that thing in the picture? Id be opposed to using that for any purpose. I was thinking exactly the same. Those are some ugly buds for sure. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TheFishman1 Posted September 15 Popular Post Share Posted September 15 Many countries and states have legalized marijuana. They get tax dollars certain medical conditions marijuana helps them tremendously and if people want to use it for pleasure so be it I see no problem with legalizing marijuana TIT. 3 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Poseidon Posted September 15 Popular Post Share Posted September 15 So after allowing many thais to buy the drug legally they are going to remove the legal supply. This will mean thais who are most likely addicted will buy it illegally welcoming in drug dealers and gangs. Brilliant move. Well thought out this one 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonfire Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 Get a better long-term benefit to oppose sugar snacks and drinks! 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 17 hours ago, webfact said: The PM has made it clear that he opposes the idea of legalising recreational cannabis. But he said he supports the use of cannabis for medical purposes, which will remain the government’s policy during his time in office. So is he going to openly challenge Anutin and close down all the street vendors, along with all the shops that sprang up that don't have a resident doctor to diagnose symptoms and prescribe the drug. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2baht Posted September 15 Popular Post Share Posted September 15 32 minutes ago, Poseidon said: So after allowing many thais to buy the drug legally they are going to remove the legal supply. This will mean thais who are most likely addicted will buy it illegally welcoming in drug dealers and gangs. Brilliant move. Well thought out this one Beware of those damned weed addicts! Dangerous! ???? 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2baht Posted September 15 Popular Post Share Posted September 15 35 minutes ago, Poseidon said: This will mean thais who are most likely addicted will buy it illegally welcoming in drug dealers and gangs. As they, the addicted have done for the past 5 generations! You really need to get out and have a look around, but please, be careful of those dangerous ganja addicts! ???? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwikeith Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 17 hours ago, 2baht said: Take it up with Anutin! Exactly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kiwikeith Posted September 15 Popular Post Share Posted September 15 31 minutes ago, hotchilli said: So is he going to openly challenge Anutin and close down all the street vendors, along with all the shops that sprang up that don't have a resident doctor to diagnose symptoms and prescribe the drug. All talk and no action, but may gain him some popularity, typical politician comment, but Annutins are hard nuts to crack 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 8 minutes ago, kiwikeith said: All talk and no action, but may gain him some popularity, typical politician comment, but Annutins are hard nuts to crack So another broken promise... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted September 15 Popular Post Share Posted September 15 Good, do the country a favour and ban it again, deter any of those silly potheads seeking a 'where am I man' holiday. A few million more Chinese and Indian tourists a far better option! 2 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ironmike Posted September 15 Popular Post Share Posted September 15 Considering this guy was not the legally voted PM of the people who really cares what he thinks 3 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 Just now, jacko45k said: Good, do the country a favour and ban it again, deter any of those silly potheads seeking a 'where am I man' holiday. A few million more Chinese and Indian tourists a far better option! It's hard to believe anyone could be so naive in this day and age! Now, damnit, where the hell am I, man ??? ???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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