Call for Caution on Potential Cannabis Recriminalisation

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Concern is brewing around the potential reclassification of cannabis as a controlled narcotic substance. Deputy Government Spokesman Mr. Karom Phonphonklang, of the Bhumjaithai Party, highlighted the need for careful consideration on this issue. Legalised in 2022, cannabis has since impacted both the health and economic sectors significantly.

 

Mr. Karom emphasised the importance of regulating cannabis properly, stressing its benefits when managed correctly. He called on the Ministry of Public Health to conduct a thorough evaluation of its impact since legalisation. 

 

He warned that a move to recriminalise cannabis would be detrimental, particularly for businesses heavily invested in the industry. Karom stated, “Cannabis has both medicinal and economic value. With careful management, it can do more good than harm.”

 

 

Addressing potential conflicts within the coalition government, Mr. Karom noted that Thailand's Pheu Thai Party, holding the majority in parliament, would make the final decision. However, he assured that the Bhumjaithai Party “will not stay silent” on the matter.

 

Deputy Prime Minister and Bhumjaithai Party Leader Anutin Chanvirakul echoed these concerns. He highlighted the devastating economic impacts that recriminalisation could bring, including job losses and business closures. He cautioned against making millions of cannabis users criminals overnight due to the policy reversal.

 

Anutin Chanvirakul file photo courtesy: MCOT

 

-- 2024-05-18

 

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[Jingthing]

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He cautioned against making millions of cannabis users criminals overnight due to the policy reversal.

I hate when that happens. How about a transition period of 20 years? 

[seykota]

If it's health issues they're concerned about = Ban alcohol & tobacco, while keeping cannabis freely available. 

Undertake a serious, independent 'health' review before making laws to placate the alcohol & tobacco lobby.

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Concern is brewing around the potential reclassification of cannabis as a controlled narcotic substance. Deputy Government Spokesman Mr. Karom Phonphonklang, of the Bhumjaithai Party, highlighted the need for careful consideration on this issue.

I'll speak up Mr Anutin.... we need careful consideration before reclassifying it...  ,more than was shown when declassifying it.

 

[Gottfrid]

Not to worry! It´s never going to be changed. Too much money for too many powerful persons.

[Tropicalevo]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Legalised decriminalised in 2022,

Fixed it.

[Gottfrid]

1 hour ago, Tropicalevo said:

Fixed it.

So, what did you fix? 

[khunjeff]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Mr. Karom noted that Thailand's Pheu Thai Party, holding the majority in parliament, would make the final decision.

 

Pheu Thai not only doesn't have a majority in Parliament, it doesn't even have a plurality. In fact, it doesn't even have a majority within the ruling coalition (though it does have a plurality there.)

[sherwood]

Leave it be ffs, I smoke little these days but illegal or not I can and will when I want to.

That's over a 50 year span.

Stupid argument.