Cannabis Shops to Close by April 1, 2025: Thai PM Orders Drug Rescheduling

[ezzra]

It'll only go back to be sold underground, where it was, and the bit of control the government had while it was sold

in the shops, that to, will be gone, Way to go Thailand...

[daveAustin]

Idiots. F-lip, F-lop. The all-important image purveyed to the outside world is one of incompetence.

[redwood1]

Well its about time they threw all them long haired dope smokers in jail.......

They need to teach them dope smokers to drink whisky and smoke cigs....This will grow some hair on their chest and make a man out of them....

[bobbin]

I read an article yesterday that asserted that the recently replaced Health Minister was anti-cannabis. He was replaced by the man who was Justice Minister when he worked together with Anutin to push the current (pro-cannabis) legislation. Article also asserted that the new cannabis industry will be worth $1.25 billion to Thailand by  2025. Next year...

 

Germany legalized recreational cannabis on April 1 this year. In USA the drug hating DEA has just agreed to reschedule cannabis to the least harmful category, along with paracetamol containing codeine. They also agreed that cannabis has legitimate medical use. That is full strength cannabis, not some neutered .02% variety.

 

Thailand will very definitely be swimming upstream..

 

 

[KhunLA]

Unfortunately for the PM, he doesn't control that decision.

 

@gk10012001 It's readily available here, and don't think a script is needed at shops (guessing), and shops are everywhere.  Also available online, no script necessary.   Where I purchased all mine.   Shops are pricy.

 

AND ... it's really some good sh!t, as I got more sitting here at the house than I can smoke, since I indulge very infrequently.   Actually gave half my stash to my nephew, knowing I'd never smoke it, within a year or 2 

[decline]

if they shut down all the stores overcharging people in tourist areas im all for it

 

legal or illegal i'll still occasionally buy some if doctor says I need a break from drink

 

Lyrica gives a better high anyway and is available OTC

[zzzzz]

1 hour ago, bamnutsak said:

 

Can you share any details on your medical card?

 

What medical conditions do you have? When did you buy it? How much did it cost? How long is it valid? Which government entity issued it?

 

Which dispensaries require it? Do your online sources accept your medical card?

 

 

I know medical cards were a thing briefly back in 2018 but I didn't realize they were still being issued.

 

 

 

Except for those that might be approved as medical dispensaries, right?

 

 

Methamphetamine, Crystal Meth, Ketamine, and Tramadol are significant threats to public health. I hope these get the same attention as cannabis when it comes to the "war".

 

 

not sure how it will work or if it will but....
https://card.weed.th/en

Back pain,  Insomnia, anxiety ( all things i  had when got my card in California) 
 

[bamnutsak]

1 minute ago, zzzzz said:

not sure how it will work or if it will but....
https://card.weed.th/en

 

OK, that looks more like a loyalty/rewards type card, rather than some government-approved program.

 

 

 

 

[CanadaSam]

Is this the same government that allowed Opium and Magic Mushrooms use "for medical purposes" less than 2 weeks ago?

 

https://asianews.network/thailand-allows-use-of-opium-magic-mushrooms-for-medical-purposes-research/

[Rampant Rabbit]

in out in out shake it  all  about..................ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh o the okey cokey......govt,

waiting for the  no tax on incoming money change next!!

[Felton Jarvis]

The RTP should be celebrating.  They can once again fill up the jails with drug offenders. The possibilities for "brown envelopes" are limitless.

[bendejo]

Maybe if he starts smoking the stuff himself next year by the time April 1st comes around he'll have forgotten about the law.

 

[stoner]

2 hours ago, Danderman123 said:

So, how many here believe that weed shops will really close on April 1, 2025?

 

i do. i think a lot of them will close. no proper paperwork for some and fear for others. 

 

correct me if i am wrong but is anutin not the glue holding the coalition government together ? i suspect an abrupt change in power before this deadline.

 

with anutin sliding in as the new PM. wild crazy conspiracy. yes. impossible....this is thailand. 

 

 

[jonclark]

1 hour ago, Pouatchee said:

only one reason for this

 

Tax-sin (taksin)

 

Ah taksin. The self deluded man who thinks because a few old ladies remember him in Chiang Mai, the whole nation loves him. PTP glory days are a distant memory and all of Thailand is wise to the lies of the shin clan.  PTP and Takain a 2nd place party.

[Pouatchee]

2 minutes ago, jonclark said:

Ah taksin. The self deluded man who thinks because a few old ladies remember him in Chiang Mai, the whole nation loves him. PTP glory days are a distant memory and all of Thailand is wise to the lies of the shin clan.  PTP and Takain a 2nd place party.

 

yet he outmaneuvered move forward. a dangerous man he is -- dont sell him short, yet.

[jonclark]

1 minute ago, Pouatchee said:

 

yet he outmaneuvered move forward. a dangerous man he is -- dont sell him short, yet.

But that was because MF stuck to its principles and would not drop its election pledge 112. Whereas PTP despite promising to never join with the uncle parties during the election campagin turned coat and joined the uncle parties. 

[sungod]

30 minutes ago, CanadaSam said:

Is this the same government that allowed Opium and Magic Mushrooms use "for medical purposes" less than 2 weeks ago?

 

https://asianews.network/thailand-allows-use-of-opium-magic-mushrooms-for-medical-purposes-research/

 

Yep the very same, they also allow you to carry a small number (cant remember the number)  of ya ba pills around on you too, cause crystal meth does no harm to you at all, nor does it affect others around you when you are going round the bend. (Thats sarcasm just incase....)

[oldscool]

 

As I pointed out a couple of years ago,  revisions to the weed bill to re-criminalise "recreational" use was and is inevitable, and just a matter of time, despite the fact I enjoyed growing and using for year or so before getting bored with it (again).

 

I'm not really personally interested one way or the other, but focusing on genuinely medicinal weed (ie below a specific THC threshold) and its derivatives could be a genuine plus for Thai exports, while avoiding some of the disbenefits of legalising recreational use, the main one being IMHO attracting the less desirable end of the tourist and expat trade (again). Buddha knows we've got enough of those already.

 

Thailand's war on drugs (specifically golden triangle opium) was one of the few successful global WOD initiatives, and legalising recreational weed, given Thailand's history, is a questionable step.

 

As for those who insinuate they'll continue using when recreational use is re-criminalised, that just shows that dependency issues are real.

 

[Bert got kinky]

 

Get on the Bedford, get off the Bedford.  😯

[connda]

And a few hundred billion Thai Baht in business development is wiped out - just like that!  "Happiness To The People."

[proton]

Seeing how they could not even enforce selling lottery tickets at 80 baht I doubt they will be able to close 6k businesses selling weed. I am still waiting for the reduced tax on wine to appear in the shops!

[retarius]

I am of the opinion that someone should do a study to see how much was invested in cannabis businesses (retail and agricultural) and how much of that was borrowed from banks, relatives, loan sharks etc, and how much will not be paid back. 

Walk around Bangkok or Pattaya and every second shop it seems was selling cannabis, although they seemed to lack customers. What a waste of investment and energy on this "faux' legalisation of cannabis....a cluster***k from start to finish. 

[zhounan]

Good.

And kick Anutin out of government.

[jaideedave]

2 hours ago, koolbreez said:

The biggest threat, and where all the pressure is coming from to again criminalize recreational use, is from the two major beer monopolies that have seen a significant drop in beer sales since cannabis was legalized. That is the real threat to the industry, and where all the pressure is coming from.

Correct,kb...plus don't forget it was a money earner for the BIB previously.They could easily get on the spot fine revenue...

[Lucky Bones]

5 hours ago, Robert Paulson said:

Reminds me of a Thai woman. Decide on something then the next minute change your mind. Why because the facts changed? No just because 

Sounds like my Thai wife....yesterday we agreed on something, today she has no recollection.

Either got to give up the beers or reality.🙃🙃

[lopburi3]

Another April fools day coming.

 

[worgeordie]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

 

The law had exempted police from criminal proceedings related to marijuana.

Maybe that's the problem , think of all the money the Police missed out on 

by legalising it , it's back to the corners if you want to buy your weed , and

the police may be waiting .....  

 

regards worgeordie

[lamush]

Interesting proposed date... Think this day has another name.

 

Sure there is a bill that has been presented to the houses. Even in Thailand the illusion of due process will occur.

 

Thaivisa has a habit of this type of crap for April Fool's Day. Clickbait crap from a pathetic rag 

[rocketboy2]

Cops will be back in business again then.

Happy times ahead. 

[Celsius]

good call.

 

as a side note I bet all you potheads now miss Anutin even if he called you unmasked barbarians