Pictures courtesy of Anutin Charnvirakul Facebook

 

Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, has firmly rejected accusations that his party mishandled the cannabis policy, particularly regarding its medical application. In addition, he's distanced himself from any endorsement of legalising casinos.

 

Anutin was quick to respond to the government's recent plan to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic, a move allowing its use strictly for medical purposes. He emphasised that Bhumjaithai had already proposed comprehensive legislation to address medical cannabis during their time in government. Unfortunately, these efforts were stalled by coalition partners.

 

He stated, “To claim we left the cannabis issue unresolved is simply not true. We pushed for a proper legal framework, but it lacked support.”

 

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and the ruling Pheu Thai Party have introduced a new cannabis bill, which Anutin supports. He sees no conflict between Bhumjaithai’s original focus on medical cannabis and this new proposal, emphasising that their aim was always centred on medical use.

 

“Our aim was always centred on medical cannabis use, and I see no issue with this new move,” Anutin affirmed.

 

Now sitting in opposition, Anutin is poised to ensure Bhumjaithai plays a vital role in scrutinising government policies. He confirmed the party's full engagement in reviewing the 2026 national budget bill, which remains under committee consideration.

 

Addressing the contentious draft legislation for legalised casinos and entertainment complexes, Anutin clarified Bhumjaithai’s consistent opposition. He remarked, “We have always been against casinos. When we were in government, we had to compromise. But now, as the opposition, we are free to make our own decisions.”

 

As Bhumjaithai transitions from government partner to opposition, Anutin stated that the party would take definitive stances on contentious issues, free from coalition constraints.

 

With the freedom to act independently, Bhumjaithai is set to play a more assertive role in shaping Thailand’s policy landscape, focusing on clarity and conviction in its positions.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-06-25

 

 

I love the part of the new proposals that says all is good for shops as long as there's a DENTIST!!! on the premises

It is the case. It was always about medical marijuana and 0.2% THC. The free market had other ideas and produced a multi billion baht industry. Now they want to shut this down.

more corrupt than Thaksin and that is a hard act to follow

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, has firmly rejected accusations that his party mishandled the cannabis policy, particularly regarding its medical application

A very short memory, or just a very selective one ?

Cannabis was decriminalized without any new legislation or regulations being put in place first. The result was a free-for-all.

 

I can't see how they are going to put that genii back in the bottle.

 

 

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

“Our aim was always centred on medical cannabis use,” Anutin affirmed.

Well, when you pulled the trigger you hit the bullseye for general cannabis use. Maybe in the future, before aiming at something, a bit of Lao Khao might help to steady your shot.

@ 💔 ^^ 

I'm sorry I broke your heart. Hope you pull through.

 

He has vested interests in Buriram isan to think about. Its why he pushed all the weed promotions in the first place. 

 

IMHO I think it should only be available in govt hospitals across teh country. Theres a special clinic/dept at my hospital in the city where I live right next to cardiology dept. 

I am enjoying this.  Better than my country's politics....forget about New York or <removed> issues, this is GOLD.

There should be some money made on those authentic medical certificates.  I am a 20 year-old Muay Thai boxer suffering from  chronic arthirits brought on by old age. I see this as a boom for the neighborhood medical clinics. Just speculating.

7 hours ago, chickenslegs said:

Cannabis was decriminalized without any new legislation or regulations being put in place first. The result was a free-for-all.

 

I can't see how they are going to put that genii back in the bottle.

 

 

the stuff was being grown all over Isan , fields of it were everywhere so they were ready to go into action before the legislation was passed and when it did Kaboom it was everywhere dope shops sprung up virtually over night.

It has never been regulated and for Anutan to say what he has said then he must have been blind.

Someone made huge amounts of money in this start up period selling fields of it overnight.

 

It was supposed to be for medical use, and that become a joke, it has caused problems with children who can smoke it unrestricted , it has damaged Thailand as a tourist destination, no longer the LOS but the LOD ,land of dopes.

 hope they are brave enough to employ the law and make it only available with a Dr's prescription.

Som Nom Na to the idiots that were only interested in greed and selling drugs to kids or whoever they liked ,unrestricted.

If you want to smoke the heavy s$it then there will always be a place to obtain it as there was b4 the greedy took over the drug trade, since this has happened meth use has increased crime has increased and you have no control over idiots driving stoned and drunk , twice as lethal on the roads, be glad to see the new law enforced because if they dont Thailands children will become dope heads totally 

15 hours ago, kiwikeith said:

the stuff was being grown all over Isan , fields of it were everywhere so they were ready to go into action before the legislation was passed and when it did Kaboom it was everywhere dope shops sprung up virtually over night.

It has never been regulated and for Anutan to say what he has said then he must have been blind.

Someone made huge amounts of money in this start up period selling fields of it overnight.

 

It was supposed to be for medical use, and that become a joke, it has caused problems with children who can smoke it unrestricted , it has damaged Thailand as a tourist destination, no longer the LOS but the LOD ,land of dopes.

 hope they are brave enough to employ the law and make it only available with a Dr's prescription.

Som Nom Na to the idiots that were only interested in greed and selling drugs to kids or whoever they liked ,unrestricted.

If you want to smoke the heavy s$it then there will always be a place to obtain it as there was b4 the greedy took over the drug trade, since this has happened meth use has increased crime has increased and you have no control over idiots driving stoned and drunk , twice as lethal on the roads, be glad to see the new law enforced because if they dont Thailands children will become dope heads totally 

Red down finger isn't a happy chappy. 

On 6/26/2025 at 9:07 AM, smedly said:

more corrupt than Thaksin and that is a hard act to follow

Don't you love it how politicians laugh when they tell porkies, it's a trait worldwide for all polys.

But without readily available weed, what will they do to dumb down the masses?  Or is that no longer necessary?  

On 6/26/2025 at 8:17 AM, klauskunkel said:

Well, when you pulled the trigger you hit the bullseye for general cannabis use. Maybe in the future, before aiming at something, a bit of Lao Khao might help to steady your shot.

Could it be "medical cannabis use" for anyone who wants to self-medicate?  That would make perfect sense.

56 minutes ago, deja vu again said:

But without readily available weed, what will they do to dumb down the masses?  Or is that no longer necessary?  

It's continuing in schools worldwide, dope puts icing on the cake and makes some people wealthy