Report Thailand to Reclassify Cannabis as Controlled Substance

[impulse]

2 hours ago, smedly said:

I have seen weed shops close very recently, some were only opened a few months ago, I do feel sorry for them having invested a lot of money 

 

I've also seen a lot of coffee shops shutting down.  Turns out that the market can't support one every 50', like weed shops springing up everywhere.

 

[Trippy]

2 hours ago, TroubleandGrumpy said:

Yep it will be easy for Expats to get a Dr's certificate as I said. And yes the cops will do that - but they will also want to nail some people when the laws change - to look like they are doing their job. And dont walk around the streets smoking it - at least for a while. 

I would think if I had a Dr's prescription I should be able to use it anywhere. Nobody would stop a diabetic from taking their insulin anywhere would they?

[atpeace]

33 minutes ago, JackGats said:

They couldn't pin physical harm on cannabis so they invented this vague "motivation" thingy. Why "motivation"? Why not consideration? Observation?

 

Yep, that is how you see it.  IIMO chronic smokers are less productive  than non smokers. In the end, do whatever makes you happy. 

[jvs]

1 hour ago, Bert got kinky said:

 

You think?

How about an ounce of proof?

 

I talked to two of them and that is what they told me. Ok, legally it is hearsay, i doubt they would be willing to send you their accounting books.

 

[Jake44]

Great!  I'll be glad when I don't have to smell that rank stench anymore.

[angryguy]

Controlled substance, yeah but if thais are the ones controlling it whats the point hahaha

[daveAustin]

They’re going the wrong way. Not only should they not do this, mushrooms should also be legalised. 

[PingRoundTheWorld]

Flip...flop....flip....flop. Amazing Thailand.

 

But overall this is a good thing: less tourists and in particular less tourists of the stoner variety (young, no money). Poor guys "investing" in weed shop and production gonna have a **** time though (but the doctors will be happy with their new revenue source). Now if you can just do something about the Indians it'll be great. kthxbye.

[Artisi]

5 hours ago, Cornish Pasty said:

This poor, innocent plant has been dragged from pillar to post!

 

The Thai’s couldn’t organize a p up in a brewery!

 

Mark.

Or a <deleted> fight in a sewage farm. 

[Magictoad]

Start getting ready to fill the jails!

[Magictoad]

5 hours ago, Cornish Pasty said:

This poor, innocent plant has been dragged from pillar to post!

 

The Thai’s couldn’t organize a p up in a brewery!

 

Mark.

An anti Thai racist post. Please remove 

[DezLez]

6 minutes ago, Magictoad said:

An anti Thai racist post. Please remove 

I suggest you use the "report" function!

[webfact]

Thailand Tightens Cannabis Distribution with New Regulations

 

Screenshot via Amarin TV

 

Public Health Minister Somsak Theopsuthin has announced new measures to regulate cannabis distribution, focusing on medical use and ending its free availability across Thailand. The announcement on 24th June revokes the 2022 directive and now categorises cannabis flowers as a controlled herb.

 

Under the latest regulations, anyone interested in studying, researching, exporting, selling, or processing cannabis must secure a licence under Section 46.

 

Compliance with various conditions, including detailed reporting to the Director-General, is mandatory.

 

Sellers must also ensure their products are sourced from farms certified by the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine for good cultivation and harvesting standards.

 

The regulations explicitly prohibit the sale of cannabis through vending machines, online platforms, and within certain public venues, such as temples, dormitories, public parks, zoos, and amusement parks. Only medical professionals are permitted to purchase cannabis in business settings.

 

Minister Somsak made it clear that this decision is unrelated to the Bhumjaithai Party’s recent departure from the Pheu Thai-led coalition government.

 

The party previously played a significant role in the legislation decriminalising marijuana on 9th June 2022, which allowed the possession and use of all cannabis parts, provided the tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content does not exceed 0.2%.

 

Cannabis flowers, known as "buds," are of particular interest due to their cannabinoids and terpenes, which are responsible for the plant’s psychoactive effects and potential health benefits. These flowers, exclusively from female plants, must be dried before consumption.

 

This regulatory development marks a significant shift in Thailand’s cannabis policy, balancing previous liberalisations with controlled oversight.

 

The government’s focus remains on ensuring the safe and medically appropriate use of cannabis, mitigating concerns about recreational misuse.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai Newsroom 2025-06-25

 

 

[ukrules]

8 minutes ago, webfact said:

Minister Somsak made it clear that this decision is unrelated to the Bhumjaithai Party’s recent departure from the Pheu Thai-led coalition government.

lol

[harada]

Not having a Gunja shop every 50m in the tourist areas should bring back some much needed family tourists.