Report Cannabis Advocates Warn of Fallout from Thailand’s New Medical Use Rule

[pomchop]

2 hours ago, still kicking said:

Cannabis is a drug

so is alcohol so is aspirin so are millions of other pills  plants etc that have been used for centuries all over the world....given a choice of picking whether to eliminate alcohol or pot there is zero comparison as to which drug causes more problems worldwide...not even close....get drunk get belligerent get into fights and worse....smoke pot, eat cookies and listen to pink floyd.

[StandardIssue]

18 minutes ago, pomchop said:

so is alcohol so is aspirin so are millions of other pills  plants etc that have been used for centuries all over the world....given a choice of picking whether to eliminate alcohol or pot there is zero comparison as to which drug causes more problems worldwide...not even close....get drunk get belligerent get into fights and worse....smoke pot, eat cookies and listen to pink floyd.

 

Just because you think there is "zero comparison" doesn't mean there is no comparison. 

 

1) Not everybody becomes belligerent and hostile while drunk. Some just go to sleep and become very tired and docile.

2) Not everybody becomes completely docile while high either. Some become extremely paranoid and act on the delusions.

 

People become addicted to THC period. It is no accident there is MA. Marijuana Anonymous and it has a global fellowship.

 

There are laws to prohibit people from driving under the influence of THC for good reason.

[Excalibur1550]

so far Scientists have stated that long-term cannabis use can cause dementia in the long run, end  with more than normal mood swings

[frank83628]

14 hours ago, StandardIssue said:

 Pot users are getting the standard azz whooping from the drug dealers profiteer play book.

 

1) Get it out there cheap and easy and get them hooked

2) start driving up the price

3) make em' jump through more hoops and start taxing them addicts

4) Police get involved making extra tea money on arrests.

 

Drug addicts get suckered again. 

 

Thailand is just running the drug pushers profiteer playbook game on they azz.

Written by someone without a clue

[papa al]

5 hours ago, still kicking said:

Cannabis is a drug

invented by 

God.

[Luuk Chaai]

6 hours ago, still kicking said:

Cannabis is a drug

so is caffeine ...    so what's your point ?

[gargamon]

12 hours ago, wensiensheng said:

I’m sure a 500 baht fee will resolve the issue of certificates, just as it does for driving licence medical certificates

You pay 500 baht for a driver's license medical certificate? The last one I did wad 100,

[sungod]

7 hours ago, still kicking said:

Cannabis is a drug

 

So is alcohol, anyway he was talking about addicts.

[sungod]

5 hours ago, StandardIssue said:

 

Yea, there are plenty of people with cannabis addiction, quite a few of them in Thailand. They are - in affect - drug addicts.

There isn't a Marijuana Anonymous Organization for nothing.

https://marijuana-anonymous.org/

It is an addictive drug that has become a problem for a great many people.

Keep going so we can all keep laughing.

[StandardIssue]

3 hours ago, frank83628 said:

Written by someone without a clue

written by someone in denial about there addiction and needing blunt chemicals to deal with  life.

[EVENKEEL]

5 hours ago, StandardIssue said:

 

Just because you think there is "zero comparison" doesn't mean there is no comparison. 

 

1) Not everybody becomes belligerent and hostile while drunk. Some just go to sleep and become very tired and docile.

2) Not everybody becomes completely docile while high either. Some become extremely paranoid and act on the delusions.

 

People become addicted to THC period. It is no accident there is MA. Marijuana Anonymous and it has a global fellowship.

 

There are laws to prohibit people from driving under the influence of THC for good reason.

Try a few puffs with your drink of choice. You're welcome.

[frank83628]

47 minutes ago, StandardIssue said:

written by someone in denial about there addiction and needing blunt chemicals to deal with  life.

I don't smoke weed or cigarettes, I used to do both, I have done and occasionally do recreational drugs, and i drink alcohol when meeting friends when going out.

Not addicted to anything but I do know how things work, the comment I replied to was ridiculous.

[Trippy]

It's only a proposal, no matter what the clickbait title says.

[BritManToo]

4 hours ago, StandardIssue said:

written by someone in denial about there addiction and needing blunt chemicals to deal with  life.

Written by a returning forum troll.

Now where's my coffee/tea/paracetamol?

[wensiensheng]

6 hours ago, gargamon said:

You pay 500 baht for a driver's license medical certificate? The last one I did wad 100,

You know, I think you are right. It was only 100, maybe 200, last time I got one.

 

I guess I was postulating that some kind of “fee” will mean that a medical certificate for cannabis use will be ridiculously easy to obtain

[Mavideol]

On 5/24/2025 at 8:02 AM, webfact said:

especially from those who have heavily invested in the cannabis industry following decriminalisation.

Anutin comes to mind

[Aussie999]

23 hours ago, PeeJayEm said:

Thailand's official stance has always emphasized medical and health-related use, even during the liberalization wave. Recreational use has never been formally legalized, though it was de facto tolerated for a brief period due to legal loopholes.

100% correct

[Aussie999]

22 hours ago, black tabby12345 said:

Once deregulated completely.

And then, made illegal again(use without permission subject to arrest).

Will Thai jails be full of "new offenders"?

 

Always was for medicinal purposes.

[JackGats]

On 5/24/2025 at 8:55 AM, JoePai said:

who have heavily invested in the cannabis industry

 

Tough, that's biz

No it isn't biz. It's government killing business.

[mikebike]

9 hours ago, Excalibur1550 said:

so far Scientists have stated that long-term cannabis use can cause dementia in the long run, end  with more than normal mood swings

Source?

[StandardIssue]

1 hour ago, BritManToo said:

Written by a returning forum troll.

Now where's my coffee/tea/paracetamol?

 

A good daily dose of Thorazine might be in order for ya. Get all those pesky "fight those libtards" thoughts out a ya.

[lamyai3]

1 hour ago, wensiensheng said:

I guess I was postulating that some kind of “fee” will mean that a medical certificate for cannabis use will be ridiculously easy to obtain

 

The problem with getting a medical certificate is your passport details are copied. Ain't no way your average tourist is going to sign up for that just to have a dabble. 

[sungod]

7 hours ago, StandardIssue said:

written by someone in denial about there addiction and needing blunt chemicals to deal with  life.

Helps me read your idiotic posts

[wensiensheng]

1 hour ago, lamyai3 said:

 

The problem with getting a medical certificate is your passport details are copied. Ain't no way your average tourist is going to sign up for that just to have a dabble. 

Quite possibly. On the other hand, I can see these certificates being printed off and handed out by the cannabis shops themselves. Just to keep up appearances.

Who’s going to check? BIB? Maybe once in a while they will do a crackdown and some poor unfortunate will get fined. But rigorously apply a system of regulation?  Haven’t seen it happen in respect of anything else and can’t see it happening with this.

 

i’m agog waiting to see if it actually happens 😂

[pomchop]

On 5/24/2025 at 8:43 AM, StandardIssue said:

 

Just because you think there is "zero comparison" doesn't mean there is no comparison. 

 

1) Not everybody becomes belligerent and hostile while drunk. Some just go to sleep and become very tired and docile.

2) Not everybody becomes completely docile while high either. Some become extremely paranoid and act on the delusions.

 

People become addicted to THC period. It is no accident there is MA. Marijuana Anonymous and it has a global fellowship.

 

There are laws to prohibit people from driving under the influence of THC for good reason.

you are correct that there are always exceptions but i will stand by the fact that alcohol has always caused way more problems than ganja worldwide.

[StandardIssue]

4 minutes ago, pomchop said:

you are correct that there are always exceptions but i will stand by the fact that alcohol has always caused way more problems than ganja worldwide.

 

You say that it is a "fact" that pot has created less problems. Where are you getting your statistics? Show me some actual stats. Who has been measuring this "fact"

Or is this fact, actually your OPINION?

Now I am reasonable, show me some stats from an actual verified study and I'll go along with it.

[pomchop]

3 hours ago, StandardIssue said:

 

You say that it is a "fact" that pot has created less problems. Where are you getting your statistics? Show me some actual stats. Who has been measuring this "fact"

Or is this fact, actually your OPINION?

Now I am reasonable, show me some stats from an actual verified study and I'll go along with it.

a 5 second google search of which causes more problems worldwide alcholol or pot will give you all the links that i can't post with cut and paste...links give u all kinds of studies stats etc...

 

Alcohol:

• Higher risk of overdose: Alcohol overdose can lead to coma and death, while marijuana overdose is extremely rare. 
   
• More deaths: Alcohol is linked to 88,000 deaths per year in the U.S. 
   
• More chronic health problems: Alcohol is a major factor in liver disease, heart disease, and certain cancers. 
   
• Higher risk of accidents: Drunk driving and alcohol-related falls contribute to many accidents. 
   
• More social harm: Alcohol use is linked to more violence, family issues, and job problems. 
   

Marijuana:

• Lower risk of overdose: A marijuana overdose is extremely unlikely and not fatal. 
   
• Fewer chronic health problems: While marijuana use can negatively impact the lungs and heart, these risks are generally less severe than those associated with alcohol. 
   
• Less social harm: While marijuana use can impair judgment and coordination, it's less likely to lead to the same level of violence, accidents, or other social problems as alcohol. 

[sungod]

6 hours ago, StandardIssue said:

 

You say that it is a "fact" that pot has created less problems. Where are you getting your statistics? Show me some actual stats. Who has been measuring this "fact"

Or is this fact, actually your OPINION?

Now I am reasonable, show me some stats from an actual verified study and I'll go along with it.

No one has died of a cannabis overdose, same cant be said about alcohol.

[SLOWHAND225]

On 5/25/2025 at 3:56 AM, Excalibur1550 said:

so far Scientists have stated that long-term cannabis use can cause dementia in the long run, end  with more than normal mood swings

Got a source for that ?
Theres no way that came from America, they don't have studies long enough to prove that

[StandardIssue]

21 minutes ago, sungod said:

You say that it is a "fact" that pot has created less problems. Where are you getting your statistics? Show me some actual stats. Who has been measuring this "fact"

Or is this fact, actually your OPINION?

Now I am reasonable, show me some stats from an actual verified study and I'll go along with it.

 

No one has died of a cannabis overdose, same cant be said about alcohol.

Are you sure about that.. No facts or studies.. just  your opinion then.

 

Get high and dream up another BS "fact" LOL!! Your pot delusions have you thinking you are some kind of "fact" machine. hahaha

 

In all seriousness, people HAVE DIED from use of Cannabis. What about the suicide attempts from delusions and mental illness as a result of Cannabis an THC use?

 

Hey, wake up from your wake and bake life and understand this:  Just because YOU have not experienced problems with use of THC/Weed/ Cannabis use doesn't mean there are a hell of a lot of other people who have.

 

MA or marijuana anonymous is just like AA for alcoholics.  MA is a well attended fellowship of people who became addicted to weed. It caused them big problems and they use the AA program (adopted for MA) to get out from under the problem. It's not a small deal dude. It's a big problem for a lot of people.

 

Again, just because you don't have a problem .. yet. Doesn't mean others can't have one.