Mike Tyson’s Thailand high: The cannabis 2.0 comeback

[webfact]

In an exclusive interview with Mike Tyson, the boxing legend revealed his daring venture into Thailand’s cannabis market with Tyson 2.0, sparking both business strategy and personal mission.

 

In a deep dive discussion, Tyson unveils the intertwined relationship between cannabis and combat sports, recounting his escapade in Thailand and the serendipity that spared him from the long arm of the law. Now, with Thailand’s shifting cannabis landscape, Tyson sees an opportunity to revolutionise attitudes towards the herb.

 

Mike Tyson’s journey with cannabis isn’t just about business—it’s personal. His latest move, bringing Tyson 2.0 to the Thai market, signifies a significant chapter in his mission.

 

Tyson recalled past encounters with Thai law enforcement that could’ve turned disastrous.

“I always wanted to come to Thailand with my brand.”

 

But now, with Thailand embracing cannabis reform, Tyson sees a chance to bridge the gap between combat sports and cannabis.

 

He emphasised the therapeutic benefits of cannabis for athletes.

 

“Anybody that’s in combat sports needs to know how to relax.”

 

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal 

TOP: Mike Tyson at GalaxyCon Austin in 2023, via Wikipedia

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2024-02-16

 

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[bokningar]

And it gives such a good pain relief if you get your ear chewed of

[flyingtlger]

21 minutes ago, webfact said:

Now, with Thailand’s shifting cannabis landscape

He might have missed the boat the way the present government is trying to make recreational MJ smoking illegal....

 

[neeray]

I don't do contact sports but if I need to relax, the other type of contact sport works just fine, no MJ required.

[kwaussie]

He is still looking in pretty good shape.

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

He emphasised the therapeutic benefits of cannabis for athletes.

 

“Anybody that’s in combat sports needs to know how to relax.”

And Cannabis is the way????

[nikmar]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

“Anybody that’s in combat sports needs to know how to relax.”

It s hardly a performance enhancer. I dont see how inhaling smoke is going to benefit an athlete.

[proton]

The mans an idiot, became a follower of the owner of black African slaves who called them raisin heads. How any black person could convert to the cult is puzzling, ignorance is the only excuse.

[bluejets]

People don't read the fine print surrounding these laws.

I'm certain I saw where it is legal "if consumed in your own home" so that would put tourists, etc. open to the charges that were there previously.

 

[Scouse123]

2 hours ago, neeray said:

I don't do contact sports but if I need to relax, the other type of contact sport works just fine, no MJ required.

 

 

No, The BJ one is far better.

[Bday Prang]

1 hour ago, bluejets said:

People don't read the fine print surrounding these laws.

I'm certain I saw where it is legal "if consumed in your own home" so that would put tourists, etc. open to the charges that were there previously.

 

I;m pretty sure most people who enjoy cannabis responsibly would happily settle for a "legal in the home" situation.  I couldn't care less about tourists but cannabis friendly hotels would be a simple solution.   There is no real need to be smoking it on street corners in the same way there is no need to drink alcohol in such places

[Trippy]

Thai's love celebrities, so much so that Mike might be able to influence the new rules that are being written now.

[KhunLA]

Any responsible person can indulge whenever they want, by just using a little common sense.   That the harsh criminality of smoking a doobie has been removed, makes things easier for everyone.

 

Nothing has really changed, except the price, depending how ignorant you are.   It's simply cheaper now.   Was easy enough to find and smoke before declassified.   Not much has changed in the 55 yrs of me indulging, except the legality and quality of it.

 

The last thing an 'honest' police officer wants to do, is waste his time processing a ganga smoker 

Edited February 16 by KhunLA

[jacko45k]

2 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

The last thing an 'honest' police officer wants to do, is waste his time processing a ganga smoker.

Few and far between I suspect. A less than honest one might well welcome the wherewithal to process one too!

[Bday Prang]

1 hour ago, nikmar said:

It s hardly a performance enhancer. I dont see how inhaling smoke is going to benefit an athlete.

Me neither so its a bit bizarre that many are punished if tested positive for cannabis.  

[KhunLA]

9 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Few and far between I suspect. A less than honest one might well welcome the wherewithal to process one too!

That's when that uncommon common sense comes into play.  Simply being responsible.

[bbko]

1 hour ago, nikmar said:

It s hardly a performance enhancer. I dont see how inhaling smoke is going to benefit an athlete.

 

21 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

Me neither so its a bit bizarre that many are punished if tested positive for cannabis.  

You guys ever hear of edible cannabis?

[daveAustin]

3 hours ago, neeray said:

I don't do contact sports but if I need to relax, the other type of contact sport works just fine, no MJ required.

Too tiresome and messy. Real athletes do need to relax though but don’t know how they’d hide weed from screening. Tyson was using right through his career, albeit massive amounts of Charlie. Go Mike!

[hotchilli]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

In an exclusive interview with Mike Tyson, the boxing legend revealed his daring venture into Thailand’s cannabis market with Tyson 2.0, sparking both business strategy and personal mission.

Watching his pod-cast this once great man is a shell of his former self... half the time you can't understand a word he saying..

not sure of it's speech issues or he's so tripped out on his whacky bakky

[hotchilli]

39 minutes ago, bbko said:

 

You guys ever hear of edible cannabis?

Same result... 

[alex8912]

1 hour ago, Bday Prang said:

I;m pretty sure most people who enjoy cannabis responsibly would happily settle for a "legal in the home" situation.  I couldn't care less about tourists but cannabis friendly hotels would be a simple solution.   There is no real need to be smoking it on street corners in the same way there is no need to drink alcohol in such places

What's the difference with someone drinking a beer " at a street corner" or drinking a coke there? Or a Red Bull? 

[Kaopad999]

23 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Watching his pod-cast this once great man is a shell of his former self... half the time you can't understand a word he saying..

not sure of it's speech issues or he's so tripped out on his whacky bakky

Not true at all. He's chnaged for the better and in a much better place than what he once was. 

[stoner]

39 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Same result... 

 

not really. a totally different chemical and reaction. 

[stoner]

mike.....HIT me up. 

[marcusb]

6 hours ago, bokningar said:

And it gives such a good pain relief if you get your ear chewed of

About two years ago his USA brand put out edible gummies.  They were little ears. 🙂 

He does have a sense of humour.  🙂

[Freddy42OZ]

1 hour ago, bbko said:

 

You guys ever hear of edible cannabis?

 

 

Is that some kind of magic cannabis that after you've consumed it, it can't be detected in a drugs test?  

[Bday Prang]

1 hour ago, alex8912 said:

What's the difference with someone drinking a beer " at a street corner" or drinking a coke there? Or a Red Bull? 

Nobody should be hanging around on street corners, except rent boys and prostitutes,  and those waiting to cross the road,  

 

[ujayujay]

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Watching his pod-cast this once great man is a shell of his former self... half the time you can't understand a word he saying..

not sure of it's speech issues or he's so tripped out on his whacky bakky

Maybe you need an ear doctor

[Cabradelmar]

Thailand ganja laws are jumping around too much right now... Sit this one out Champ. At least until the dust settles on the direction of recreational weed. 

[neeray]

4 hours ago, Scouse123 said:

 

 

No, The BJ one is far better.

That's included in my concept of "contact" sports. I've had a few and there's always been contact.