Public Health Minister Discusses Change in Cannabis Status Amid Protests

[snoop1130]

 

 

On July 9, 2024, Somsak Thepsuthin, the Public Health Minister, spoke out about the ongoing debate over labeling cannabis a type 5 drug by the Ministry of Public Health's Narcotics Control Committee. The proposal is currently under review by the Narcotics Control Board (NCB) and a decision is expected by the month’s end.

 

If given the green light, secondary laws and ministry regulations will be created. However, the Health Minister has the authority to directly declare cannabis a type 5 drug, explained Somsak.

 

Somsak stressed the need to act swiftly, referencing the main drug law, in force since December 9, 2021, which demands supplementary laws to be completed within two years, now pushed to December 9, 2024.

 

He provided public health concerns, such as the alleged potential for a drop in IQ and ongoing public apprehension, as reasons for the quick action.

 

 

However, he noted that this classification isn't set in stone and could be changed by future governments or legal efforts.

 

Somsak denied claims by the Thai Cannabis Network that the decision was swayed by influential business interests, emphasizing that the goal is to maintain public welfare. He recognized the need for accessible medicinal cannabis but highlighted the importance of careful regulation.

 

He also assured that businesses or individuals who had been previously freed from cannabis-related charges would not be negatively affected by this reclassification. They would be safeguarded under the current laws if they declared their intent and had a legal license.

 

In response to protestors' calls for clarification, Somsak repeated that the Ministry of Public Health had shared accurate information and provided instructions. He pointed out that any further inquiries should be directed to the NCB, reported by The Pattaya News.

 

Photo via The Pattaya News

 

-- 2024-07-09

 

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[n00dle]

Did he happen to mention how the government plans to compensate business owners who acted in good faith for the consequences this massive, idiotic example of backpedaling? 

[Jingthing]

I'm sure if there were pressures from big beer and big whiskey that he would surely tell us.

[Pouatchee]

5 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

the alleged potential for a drop in IQ

 

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What can cause a drop in IQ?

 

Preventable causes of low intelligence in children include infectious diseases such as meningitis, parasites, and cerebral malaria, prenatal drug and alcohol exposure, newborn asphyxia, low birth weight, head injuries, and endocrine disorders.

 

alcohol? and these are the reasons that AN IQ MIGHT DROP ... emphasis on might. 

for me it is poor education and a bad gene pool. been teaching here over 20 years... never saw them test the kids in schools... so where do the results come from and how many tests were used to claim this? and how do they know its weed?

if there is a drop in iq it takes quite a while and weed has only recently been legalised.

 

more behind the scenes taxin bs

[HugoFastor]

10 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

potential for a drop in IQ

Is that even possible for those in power?

 

10 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

However, he noted that this classification isn't set in stone and could be changed by future governments or legal efforts.

So he's gonna make it illegal again to appease Tony and let someone else in the future flip-flop it again. 
 

10 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

He pointed out that any further inquiries should be directed to the NCB

And when he makes it a criminal narcotic again then he's saying don't blame him, but to complain to the narcotics control board instead. No accountability. Just passing the Baht again as usual. 

[dinsdale]

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

the Health Minister has the authority to directly declare cannabis a type 5 drug, explained Somsak.

Without any supporting evidence only the orders from Thaksin.

[Homburg]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

On July 9, 2024, Somsak Thepsuthin, the Public Health Minister, spoke out about the ongoing debate over labeling cannabis a type 5 drug

Was he wearing flip-flops?

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Somsak stressed the need to act swiftly,

So just get on with it either way and stop the talking.

[ThaiFelix]

Simple solution would be to drink more Hi IQ milk surely?                   

[Snackbar]

TIT

[AustinRacing]

13 hours ago, n00dle said:

Did he happen to mention how the government plans to compensate business owners who acted in good faith for the consequences this massive, idiotic example of backpedaling? 

Well they didn’t act in good faith. If they did, they’d sell it for medical purposes only. Instead they opened up in touristy and shady locations targeting recreational users. IMO most in fact acted in bad faith. 

[stoner]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

He provided public health concerns, such as the alleged potential for a drop in IQ and ongoing public apprehension, as reasons for the quick action.

 

i would like to volunteer. 

[thailand49]

If true all the leaders must have been smoking it for a long time 

talking about low.

[crazykopite]

The power behind this comes from the  fugitive who now has total control of the government 

[nobodysfriend]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

he Health Minister has the authority to directly declare cannabis a type 5 drug,

 

Another U-turn , done by politicians who are manipulated by business interest and have no idea what , really , they are talking about .

 

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

such as the alleged potential for a drop in IQ

 

The opposite is real , that is why it is called ' consciousness ' enlarging .

But , if overdosed , the beneficial effects may turn into ' dumbness ' .

 

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Somsak denied claims by the Thai Cannabis Network that the decision was swayed by influential business interests, emphasizing that the goal is to maintain public welfare

 You ridiculous , lying fool .

 

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

He also assured that businesses or individuals who had been previously freed from cannabis-related charges would not be negatively affected by this reclassification...

 

... Apart from the fact that they will need to close , get no more customers anyway , and can't pay back their loans to the banks ...

Bankruptcy caused by authoritarian idiots in the government ...

 

[JBChiangRai]

14 hours ago, n00dle said:

Did he happen to mention how the government plans to compensate business owners who acted in good faith for the consequences this massive, idiotic example of backpedaling? 

 

33 minutes ago, AustinRacing said:

Well they didn’t act in good faith. If they did, they’d sell it for medical purposes only. Instead they opened up in touristy and shady locations targeting recreational users. IMO most in fact acted in bad faith. 

 

Indeed they were all stupid.  Anutin said himself in an interview before legalisation that recreational use was not allowed and they had other laws to tackle that.

 

Yet people opened their businesses entirely expecting to sell recreationally.  It would be madness to compensate anyone for making a bad faith decision.

[soalbundy]

14 hours ago, n00dle said:

Did he happen to mention how the government plans to compensate business owners who acted in good faith for the consequences this massive, idiotic example of backpedaling? 

Indeed this should be a matter of concern, regardless of ones opinion on the matter of allowing the legal sale of cannabis. These business owners relied on the governments decision and invested money to set up shop, plantations, business connections etc, now to have these investments wiped out is unfair and morally wrong, it undermines confidence in future government decisions if one can't rely on the stability of the law. They must be reimbursed or face being sued.

[JBChiangRai]

1 minute ago, soalbundy said:

Indeed this should be a matter of concern, regardless of ones opinion on the matter of allowing the legal sale of cannabis. These business owners relied on the governments decision and invested money to set up shop, plantations, business connections etc, now to have these investments wiped out is unfair and morally wrong, it undermines confidence in future government decisions if one can't rely on the stability of the law. They must be reimbursed or face being sued.

 

Nonsense.  Anutin said recreational was not allowed prior to decriminalisation.  If you opened your business targeting recreational use, you deserve all you get.

[soalbundy]

Just now, JBChiangRai said:

 

Nonsense.  Anutin said recreational was not allowed prior to decriminalisation.  If you opened your business targeting recreational use, you deserve all you get.

Something I hadn't considered but even so wont those selling for medicinal purposes be affected?

[seykota]

Desperate to increase tourism = keep ganga available= pretty simple.

Better than the plan to make inter-province bus services a tourist attraction = stupid

Though TIT

[JBChiangRai]

4 minutes ago, soalbundy said:

Something I hadn't considered but even so wont those selling for medicinal purposes be affected?

 

They will probably be allowed to continue selling Medicinal.  

 

But that means REAL medicinal, all these shops selling recreational cannabis that changed their names to dispensary and medicinal, will have to walk the talk.  The reality is there's almost no market for medicinal, most will shut down, or sell illegally which the boys in brown will love, they'll pay them off for a short while and then be arrested.

[thesetat2013]

14 hours ago, n00dle said:

Did he happen to mention how the government plans to compensate business owners who acted in good faith for the consequences this massive, idiotic example of backpedaling? 

actually, a previous article mentioned about that. they said they would not do it. 

[spidermike007]

As well he should. This is a huge betrayal of the public, and billions have been invested presuming the government would be earnest. I suppose that was too much to ask of the goon squad. 

 

Backwards movement has defined PT and Srettha. They have failed. 

[kuzmabruk]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

drop in IQ

Hard to go any lower than what is now being produced 

 

33 minutes ago, JBChiangRai said:

 

They will probably be allowed to continue selling Medicinal.  

 

But that means REAL medicinal, all these shops selling recreational cannabis that changed their names to dispensary and medicinal, will have to walk the talk.  The reality is there's almost no market for medicinal, most will shut down, or sell illegally which the boys in brown will love, they'll pay them off for a short while and then be arrested.

In Vancouver we had doctors who were close to shops who would write prescriptions for medicinal cannabis.  Simple way to operate under medicinal cannabis government regulations 

[john donson]

hub of flip flops

 

no weed user, but alcohol and meth are thai problems

 

and poverty and low education and air pollution and corrupt elite above the law

[Srikcir]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

He provided public health concerns, such as the alleged potential for a drop in IQ

Without any evidence.

But there is evidence on the consumption of alcohol and cannabis use. For example:

"IQ and Level of Alcohol Consumption—Findings from a National Survey of Swedish Conscripts", February. 20, 2015

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

• Lower results on IQ tests are associated with higher consumption of alcohol.

That's not to say that cannabis use has less affect on the brain than alcohol. "Effects of Cannabis on the Adolescent Brain", Jan. 1, 2015 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nim.nih.gov

• The majority of data support poorer cognitive performance on measures of attention and learning, and memory in adolescent users of cannabis.

It would be scientifically and medically correct to have a fair and balanced government policy that treats both alcohol and cannabis equally. 

Imagine the consumption of alcohol requires a doctor's medical prescription.  

[Sig]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Somsak denied claims by the Thai Cannabis Network that the decision was swayed by influential business interests

  

  🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

🙈🙉🙊

 

[Sig]

How many people do you suppose actually know what a "type 5 drug" is?????

[JBChiangRai]

12 minutes ago, Srikcir said:

Without any evidence.

But there is evidence on the consumption of alcohol and cannabis use. For example:

"IQ and Level of Alcohol Consumption—Findings from a National Survey of Swedish Conscripts", February. 20, 2015

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

• Lower results on IQ tests are associated with higher consumption of alcohol.

That's not to say that cannabis use has less affect on the brain than alcohol. "Effects of Cannabis on the Adolescent Brain", Jan. 1, 2015 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nim.nih.gov

• The majority of data support poorer cognitive performance on measures of attention and learning, and memory in adolescent users of cannabis.

It would be scientifically and medically correct to have a fair and balanced government policy that treats both alcohol and cannabis equally. 

Imagine the consumption of alcohol requires a doctor's medical prescription.  

 

I asked copilot if there is any evidence Cannabis use lowers IQ, here is what it said.....

 

Certainly! Let’s explore the evidence regarding cannabis use and its potential impact on IQ.

A long-term study conducted in Dunedin, New Zealand, followed 1,037 individuals born in 1972/1973 over a 25-year period. Here are the key findings from this study¹:

1. Adolescent Cannabis Use and IQ:

   • Individuals who used marijuana at least once a week during adolescence showed a reduction in IQ at age 38.
   • Adolescents are at higher risk of being harmed by cannabis because their brains are still developing.
   • Frequent cannabis use is riskier for adolescents than for adults.

2. Adult-Onset Cannabis Use:

   • Adult-onset cannabis users do not appear to experience IQ decline as a function of persistent cannabis use.
   • The decline in IQ was concentrated among adolescent-onset users.
   • Those who began marijuana use as adolescents and continued into adulthood lost an average of eight IQ points, which can significantly impact academic success and job opportunities.

3. Cessation of Use:

   • Stopping marijuana use did not fully restore neuropsychological functioning among adolescent-onset, former persistent cannabis users.
   • Impairment was still evident for one year or more after cessation of use.

4. Areas of Impairment:

   • Impairments in early-onset persistent users were detected across several areas, including:
     • Executive Functioning
     • Processing Speed
     • Memory
     • Perceptual Reasoning
     • Verbal Comprehension

In summary, while adult-onset cannabis users do not experience IQ decline, persistent cannabis use during adolescence can lead to cognitive impairments, especially in processing speed and executive functions. It’s essential to consider these findings when discussing the impact of cannabis on IQ².

[Robert Tyrrell]

Good morning ,

 

I certainly hope all the Cannibis Farmers and Shops that you file lawsuits for buisness losses created by the Thai Government  !! I sure hope the Cannibia Industry has good Legal Advocates and Support !!! USE IT !! PROTECT YOUR LIVELY HOOD !!! Theres one message so far that Health Ministry has made clear that investiing in buisness is risky and not worth you bringing future buisness to Thailand with these illogical behaviors !!! REMEMBER YOUR GOVERMENT OFFICIALS WHO OPPOSE CANNIBIS TELL THEM WE WILL VOTE YOU OUT !!! OF OFFICE !!!