Jail time to return for Cannabis players as PM describes the trade as a threat to Thailand

[webfact]

Prime Minister Srettha’s interview with France 24’s Bangkok correspondent, Matt Hunt, was broadcast this week. It was previously recorded in Chiang Mai. In it, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, in a slow, measured and humble voice, opened up to the interviewer. It was a frank exchange. He made his negative views on Cannabis crystal clear but also demonstrated the importance of meeting world leaders. The PM additionally highlighted Thailand’s key role as a mediator between the superpowers in Asia amid roiling tensions.

Thai PM Srettha vows crackdown on cannabis trade, labelling it as a massive threat to the kingdom. Calls for the return of jail time. Exclusive interview details on France 24 as Mr Srettha gives key insights into his role as Prime Minister and his government’s plans.

In a revealing interview with France 24 aired in the last few days, the Thai Prime Minister spoke in English. In a wide-ranging to and fro with the international French news channel’s correspondent in Bangkok, Matt Hunt, the Prime Minister gave a revealing insight into his views on the future of cannabis in Thailand and an exchange with French President Emmanuel Macron over the real danger posed to world peace by Russia.

 

During the interview, Mr Srettha made it clear that Thailand will stamp out the current freewheeling liberal atmosphere at street level regarding the sale and consumption of cannabis or marijuana. Through a number of emphatic statements, Mr Srettha described the trade as highly damaging to the country and certainly not a positive for the kingdom’s economy at all. He also appeared to countenance the return of prison sentences for those in the trade.

 

Thai PM Srettha Thavisin strongly criticised the current status of cannabis in the kingdom. It came in an interview broadcast in the last few days on a French international news channel. The prime minister gave the interview in English.

 

Indeed, the PM went further and described the current cannabis regime as a danger to the country.

 

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[Rampant Rabbit]

Will it  be a  public stoning for Anutin then? didnt  think so

[ezzra]

What a BS of a PM, just the look of him makes me sick, he's got the look of ' I'll show you all what I think of you all,

you bad people' ...

[Celsius]

15 minutes ago, webfact said:

Thailand will stamp out the current freewheeling liberal atmosphere

 

love it.

 

Jail and deport.

[bamnutsak]

17 minutes ago, webfact said:

Indeed, the PM went further and described the current cannabis regime as a danger to the country.

 

...to a foreign news outlet.

 

 

Has he said similar things in the Thai press?

 

 

Weird move, but he is incompetent when dealing with the non-Thai press. He should have moved quickly off the cannabis topic, unless this was his major message.

 

 

IMO he talks too much. Work with Parliament to pass a Cannabis Control Act, if he is sincere.

[nikmar]

12 minutes ago, ezzra said:

he's got the look of ' I'll show you all what I think of you all,

you bad people' ...

 

I ve always thought that he s got a look of "Father Jack" about him.

 

[bkk6060]

He is trying to save face for the interview.   I bet nothing changes.

[mokwit]

Square Face is notoriously strait laced - seems his family brought their 'little village in China' village values with them when they came to Thailand and then when he came to power he forced them on the Thais.

Edited April 1 by mokwit

[OneMoreFarang]

30 minutes ago, webfact said:

Calls for the return of jail time.

No problem, just tell the prison guards you don't feel well. Soon a helicopter will arrive and bring you to the VIP section of a hospital. 

Then just enjoy your stay until you will be released because of medical reasons. 😉 

[dinsdale]

32 minutes ago, webfact said:

Indeed, the PM went further and described the current cannabis regime as a danger to the country.

As opposed to the complete lack of the democratic system, where a party with the overwhelming amount of votes (some would say landslide) was denied it's democratic right to govern, by a corrupt unelected senate put in place by a military junta. Cannabis is not a threat to the nation. This is just a throw away polical line bereft an any factual basis.

[Andre0720]

I see recreational drugs, tobacco, now cannabis, as having young Thai men, some that are still kids, as main users.

They start early morning to come get their bottle of cannabis, hemp products, cigarette in the mouth, as these immature men need something like that to make them feel part of a crowds, and feel like men. And a lot of money is spent on these products. Just one seller close by here, bought a new Honda car, and a new motorbike as well.

 

Men that are already immature, not wanting to take responsibility for their actions, even responsibility for children that they father along.

Now the number of cannabis shops are on a course to surpass the number of 7-11 shops.

 

I do not see anything good coming out of that in Thailand.

 

Perhaps the government had good intentions at the onset of the liberalization of cannabis, and what they see makes them question their first decision...

[OneMoreFarang]

38 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

No problem, just tell the prison guards you don't feel well. Soon a helicopter will arrive and bring you to the VIP section of a hospital. 

Then just enjoy your stay until you will be released because of medical reasons. 😉 

 

And I forgot to mention, then you have a medical condition which requires weed... 

[daveAustin]

He and his ilk are the biggest threat to Thailand, not some harmless plant. A total idiot and a bogus pm at that, put in place by cheating. 

[mikebell]

Flip Flop.

[dinsdale]

3 minutes ago, Andre0720 said:

I see recreational drugs, tobacco, now cannabis, as having young Thai men, some that are still kids, as main users.

They start early morning to come get their bottle of cannabis, hemp products, cigarette in the mouth, as these immature men need something like that to make them feel part of a crowds, and feel like men. And a lot of money is spent on these products. Just one seller close by here, bought a new Honda car, and a new motorbike as well.

 

Men that are already immature, not wanting to take responsibility for their actions, even responsibility for children that they father along.

Now the number of cannabis shops are on a course to surpass the number of 7-11 shops.

 

I do not see anything good coming out of that in Thailand.

 

Perhaps the government had good intentions at the onset of the liberalization of cannabis, and what they see makes them question their first decision...

This is just opinion. A person who smokes dope can very well function in society. People who smoke dope ARE NOT constantly stoned. A minority maybe. 

[jollyhangmon]

... yeah, nah , FAQ this lying s-sack, unelected so called pm & 1st class blowboy to the sqarefaced vomit-inducer.

 

Everyone knows where this absolutely ridiculous populistic bullkack emanates from, now again!

Back to dubai with that asswart or maybe up to his bat-eating fbuddies ...

 

An utterly disgusting clowntroupe ...

 

[daveAustin]

5 minutes ago, Andre0720 said:

I see recreational drugs, tobacco, now cannabis, as having young Thai men, some that are still kids, as main users.

They start early morning to come get their bottle of cannabis, hemp products, cigarette in the mouth, as these immature men need something like that to make them feel part of a crowds, and feel like men. And a lot of money is spent on these products. Just one seller close by here, bought a new Honda car, and a new motorbike as well.

 

Men that are already immature, not wanting to take responsibility for their actions, even responsibility for children that they father along.

Now the number of cannabis shops are on a course to surpass the number of 7-11 shops.

 

I do not see anything good coming out of that in Thailand.

 

Perhaps the government had good intentions at the onset of the liberalization of cannabis, and what they see makes them question their first decision...

They would be like that regardless, but you don’t need some jumped up, bogus politician telling you what to do. 

[OneMoreFarang]

5 minutes ago, Andre0720 said:

I see recreational drugs, tobacco, now cannabis, as having young Thai men, some that are still kids, as main users.

They start early morning to come get their bottle of cannabis, hemp products, cigarette in the mouth, as these immature men need something like that to make them feel part of a crowds, and feel like men. And a lot of money is spent on these products. Just one seller close by here, bought a new Honda car, and a new motorbike as well.

 

Men that are already immature, not wanting to take responsibility for their actions, even responsibility for children that they father along.

Now the number of cannabis shops are on a course to surpass the number of 7-11 shops.

 

I do not see anything good coming out of that in Thailand.

 

Perhaps the government had good intentions at the onset of the liberalization of cannabis, and what they see makes them question their first decision...

The world would be a better place without drugs.

But lets look at reality. What do you think will the above mentioned users do if cannabis is illegal? Will they just stop taking it or any other drugs? Or is it more likely that at least some of them will take illegal drugs?

There are lots of problems with illegal drugs, this is why they made some of them legal.

[jacko45k]

10 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

This is just opinion. A person who smokes dope can very well function in society. People who smoke dope ARE NOT constantly stoned. A minority maybe. 

Maybe an  image they got watching old Cheech and Chong movies.

I see Germany just passed a lot of weed liberation laws.

Edited April 1 by jacko45k

[dinsdale]

1 minute ago, OneMoreFarang said:

The world would be a better place without drugs.

But lets look at reality. What do you think will the above mentioned users do if cannabis is illegal? Will they just stop taking it or any other drugs? Or is it more likely that at least some of them will take illegal drugs?

There are lots of problems with illegal drugs, this is why they made some of them legal.

By drugs you must include alcohol. So a better world without alcohol? I think it would be a better world if all drugs were legal and there was no relgion.

[daveAustin]

3 minutes ago, jollyhangmon said:

... yeah, nah , FAQ this lying s-sack, unelected so called pm & 1st class blowboy to the sqarefaced vomit-inducer.

 

Everyone knows where this absolutely ridiculous populistic bullkack emanates from, now again!

Back to dubai with that asswart or maybe up to his bat-eating fbuddies ...

 

An utterly disgusting clowntroupe ...

 

Fine use of adjectives there 😉

You forgot smarmy and smiling donkey though. 

[nausea]

The truth is this liberalisation threatens a lucrative income stream. 

[2baht]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Thai PM Srettha vows crackdown on cannabis trade, labelling it as a massive threat to the kingdom. Calls for the return of jail time. 

Break out the Fun Suppression Squad!............Quickly!!! Damn the people who enjoy life! 

 

 

Edited April 1 by 2baht

[jaywalker2]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Prime Minister Srettha’s interview with France 24’s Bangkok correspondent, Matt Hunt, was broadcast this week. It was previously recorded in Chiang Mai. In it, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, in a slow, measured and humble voice, opened up to the interviewer. It was a frank exchange. He made his negative views on Cannabis crystal clear but also demonstrated the importance of meeting world leaders. The PM additionally highlighted Thailand’s key role as a mediator between the superpowers in Asia amid roiling tensions.

Thai PM Srettha vows crackdown on cannabis trade, labelling it as a massive threat to the kingdom. Calls for the return of jail time. Exclusive interview details on France 24 as Mr Srettha gives key insights into his role as Prime Minister and his government’s plans.

In a revealing interview with France 24 aired in the last few days, the Thai Prime Minister spoke in English. In a wide-ranging to and fro with the international French news channel’s correspondent in Bangkok, Matt Hunt, the Prime Minister gave a revealing insight into his views on the future of cannabis in Thailand and an exchange with French President Emmanuel Macron over the real danger posed to world peace by Russia.

 

During the interview, Mr Srettha made it clear that Thailand will stamp out the current freewheeling liberal atmosphere at street level regarding the sale and consumption of cannabis or marijuana. Through a number of emphatic statements, Mr Srettha described the trade as highly damaging to the country and certainly not a positive for the kingdom’s economy at all. He also appeared to countenance the return of prison sentences for those in the trade.

 

Thai PM Srettha Thavisin strongly criticised the current status of cannabis in the kingdom. It came in an interview broadcast in the last few days on a French international news channel. The prime minister gave the interview in English.

 

Indeed, the PM went further and described the current cannabis regime as a danger to the country.

 

by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

Full story: Thai Examiner.com 2024-04-01

 

- Discover how Cigna Insurance can protect you with a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment. For more information on expat health insurance click here.

 

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I never thought I'd be able to say this but this guy is worse than Prayut

[stoner]

24 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

The world would be a better place without drugs.

 

people who drink alcohol won't agree.

[impulse]

That's going to create quite a real estate slump as 25% of some blocks will have empty weed shops.

 

[dinsdale]

42 minutes ago, Andre0720 said:

And a lot of money is spent on these products. Just one seller close by here, bought a new Honda car, and a new motorbike as well.

Is this not a benefit for society. It's how things wpork. Business has a product. Product is sold to consumer. Business makes some profit which is injected back into society. Car and motorcycle purchase for an example. Sales to minors should not be allowed though.

Edited April 1 by dinsdale

[stoner]

18 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

Is this not a benefit for society. It's how things wpork. Business has a product. Product is sold to consumer. Business makes some profit which is injected back into society. Car and motorcycle purchase for an example. Sales to minors should not be allowed though.

 

there is another thread open now about the crumbling manufacturing sector in thailand. but hey lets try to shut down a new booming industry while we are at it. 

 

the cannabis industry has created so much new money. it has also created new opportunities for so many thai to have a better income and way of life. 

Edited April 1 by stoner

[jollyhangmon]

47 minutes ago, daveAustin said:

Fine use of adjectives there 😉

You forgot smarmy and smiling donkey though. 

 

... did my best, takes a double doctors various degrees to aptly describe these genetic failures - quite hard to top that couple wonkers coming out with their hair-raising BS on a meanwhile less than half-daily basis - permanent 1st f'n April perhaps ...?

 

Also not up to full rpm's by now as it would take some truly serious boozin' of the worst bottom-shelf stuff to stoop down to even anyway near their subterranean niveau & intelligence level ...

 

Surely shouldn't be allowed to replicate that lot, obviously & at least, Darwinism and all, 555 ...

 

 

Edited April 1 by jollyhangmon

[KannikaP]

2 hours ago, Celsius said:

 

love it.

 

Jail and deport.

Especially the Germans!