Thai alternatives to smoking cannabis?

[rockyysdt]

For me, apart from the fact that I'm not sure if it's worthwhile, if I want to explore this world, what are the best alternatives to smoking the stuff?

 

I was thinking, due to legal and other restrictions, not to mention bringing attention to yourself, where you smoke can be pretty restrictive.

Not to mention health issues due to smoking.

 

What are the best alternatives to smoking Cannabis?

 

If I consume orally, which are best value alternatives in Thailand to orally consume it?

 

I've heard of Gummies, but felt oil drops might be better value.

 

Looking for advice.

[Jingthing]

Dry herb vaping.

 

Edible highs last a long time. OK if you want that.

[rockyysdt]

2 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Dry herb vaping.

 

Edible highs last a long time. OK if you want that.

Thanks J.

Sounds cool.

Wanted to avoid using the lungs.

 

[Jingthing]

2 minutes ago, rockyysdt said:

Thanks J.

Sounds cool.

Wanted to avoid using the lungs.

 

Significantly milder than smoking as the herb isn't burned.

However apparantly the vapes themselves are illegal.

[rockyysdt]

14 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Significantly milder than smoking as the herb isn't burned.

However apparantly the vapes themselves are illegal.

Thanks J.

 

Haven't visited since the pandemic.

Would hate to break any local laws and be excluded from future visits. 😟

 

 

[HugoFastor]

I use a combination of dry herb vaping and consuming edible cannabis-infused oil that I make myself. I don’t like smoking anything either because of the risk of lung damage, but dry herb vaping doesn’t pose that risk IMHO. Since there’s no combustion, there’s no tar or ash entering your lungs. You’re essentially just inhaling hot air and the vapor from the cannabis, similar to how cannabis would release fumes if it were baked in an oven.

 

As JT mentioned, edible highs last a long time, about six hours in my experience, but I actually like the longer duration. My approach is to vape a little and consume the oil simultaneously. This way, I start feeling the effects from the vape right away, and by the time those wear off, the oil kicks in. Vaping provides an immediate effect but typically lasts only about two and a half hours before fading. However, if you pair it with an edible, you don’t need to keep vaping once the edible takes effect. In the past, I used to vape more without taking any oil, but then I found myself needing to vape repeatedly throughout the evening. Now, with the combination, I often stop vaping once the oil kicks in.

 

Edibles take about an hour to kick in on an empty stomach, while on a full stomach, it can take anywhere from two to two and a half hours. The strength and dosage of the edible also plays a big role in how intense the effects are and how quickly you might feel them.

 

It’s also worth noting that smoking or vaping cannabis gives a more immediate, head-focused high, whereas edibles create a more relaxing body effect. Edibles can leave you feeling laid-back without the same intense mental effects that come with smoking or vaping. That said, dosage is key. One time, I took too much oil as an experiment and didn’t like the feeling. It was too intense both mentally and physically, and I didn’t want to endure it for hours, so I took a very low dose of a tranquilizer to help bypass it. About 30 minutes later, I felt pretty much normal again. It’s a good backstop in case you accidentally overdo it on the cannabis while learning about your own tolerance levels.

 

Anyway, I’ll stop here. This is a discussion that could go on forever, but hopefully, that gives you enough info to get started.

 

As for the legality of dry herb vapes, I don’t worry about it. I’ve never heard of anyone in Thailand having any legal problems for using a dry herb vaporizer or for consuming cannabis in any form, ever since it was removed from the list of illegal narcotics in June 2022. Also, a dry herb vaporizer itself doesn’t contain any illegal substances, so the device technically shouldn’t be viewed as illegal. It simply heats up cannabis flower, which in itself isn’t an illegal act. The real legal issues with vaping in Thailand involves consuming prefilled cartridges containing oil, nicotine, flavorings and other harmful chemicals, which can cause serious lung damage, especially for teenagers who typically use them constantly throughout the day.

 

Another big advantage of a dry herb vaporizer is that it produces very little, if any noticeable cannabis smell at all. This means you don’t have to worry about how people around you might react if they dislike the smell of cannabis. Dry herb vaporizer can also be considered condo friendly. In many condos in Thailand, they now have rules against smoking cannabis in your own apartment, or even on your own balcony, but use of a dry herb vaporizer in your apartment is undetectable by others. You can even use a dry herb vaporizer in a public place, and in most cases, people won't even realize you are consuming a form of cannabis.

[rockyysdt]

52 minutes ago, HugoFastor said:

I use a combination of dry herb vaping and consuming edible cannabis-infused oil that I make myself.

 

Thanks H.

 

Very informative.

 

For the traveler, who might visit infrequently, wouldn't setting up be an issue?

Is there product commercially available which is good value and ready to go?

 

And the vaping device, is that just a standard vaping pipe, readily available?

What material is commercially available which you'd class as "dry herb"?

How do you prepare it for use in a vaping pipe?

 

Is there a good oil, already decarboxilated, commercially available in Thailand?

[Jingthing]

I hate to be a Debbie Downer but cannabis oil with any amount of THC that would actually get you high is very, very illegal,  and the law on that has never been changed. Much more severe an issue than dry herb vapes. As far as enforcement on either of those things, that's another thing, but people should at least be aware of the situation.

[rockyysdt]

1 hour ago, Jingthing said:

I hate to be a Debbie Downer but cannabis oil with any amount of THC that would actually get you high is very, very illegal,  and the law on that has never been changed. Much more severe an issue than dry herb vapes. As far as enforcement on either of those things, that's another thing, but people should at least be aware of the situation.

Thanks J.

 

All this is new to me.

Do they actually sell vapes ready to go into a vape pipe?

Are these vapes legal vs oil?

 

Or should I have asked "what product do I need to achieve  "dry herb vaping"?

[MalcolmB]

1 hour ago, Jingthing said:

I hate to be a Debbie Downer but cannabis oil with any amount of THC that would actually get you high is very, very illegal,  and the law on that has never been changed. Much more severe an issue than dry herb vapes. As far as enforcement on either of those things, that's another thing, but people should at least be aware of the situation.

Hi Debbie, widely available and advertised on Facebook, line groups and by registered companies with licenses.

Gummies, cookies, chocolates and cakes also.

 

[MalcolmB]

Have you tried snorting it?