Excellent. Now hear the potheads whine.

 

1 hour ago, Emdog said:

Those "illegal shops" are legal... people invested their savings in those legal businesses and then the out of touch government compounds their blunders with these new insane regs. How many billions of baht will be lost due to this shortsighted idiocy? 

BTW I last puffed in 1985 and have maybe 2 glasses of wine a year

The idiocy is to invest money into drugs 👍

November is a long time away to give these guys a chance to change their minds.

Nothing has changed, most shops are open and selling as normal where i live today apart from a few which have signs saying opening again soon once they have the new requirements, and online sales are operating as normal and offering medical prescriptions which will be accepted at any shop. There's actually a new shop which has just opened which has an on site doctor. It's not going away.

 

Doctor "What seems to be the problem Sir"

 

Customer  "I can't sleep and get headaches"

 

Doctor "Let me show you what types of cannabis can help you, and i will write you a prescription"

 

Customer, leaves shop with a bag of herb

 

That's how it will be.

Is it any good for "Crabs"

 

3 hours ago, gargamon said:

Yada yada yada. A couple of online suppliers are already offering prescriptions...

 

Could you please DM me these. I want to be done with this nonsense. Thanks! 

2 hours ago, J Branche said:

Unfortunately as mentioned with Thai culture and the oversight and Policing required the changes had to occur at the Government level.

Not really , the regulations were quite specific no under 21's No pregnant or breastfeeding women, and no causing a nuisance by smoking in public,  The changes were required at police level, as  public smoking has not been controlled, if nothing else this has lead to wholesale whinging on here by a handful of members who claim to dislike the smell, but we all know its not the smell, it really because "its drugs innit" and they cant let go of reefer madness

4 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

😂 Can you see anything through the smoke?😂 

You’re getting pretty exhaustive with your comments.  Your energy is quite remarkable though, spending so much of it venting your dislikes.  If you’re expecting to convert people from their hedonistic pleasures (in your mind), I think you’ve already failed.

1 hour ago, newbee2022 said:

The idiocy is to invest money into drugs 👍

Smith Kline Beecham, Astra Zeneca , Pfizer etc might just disagree with you on that 

4 hours ago, khunpeer said:

me as being Dutch as well, i have total different experience with the situation in NL! it's not perfect but better than before.

here in Tland they should control it better, because they didn't control it at all... but making all dispensaries little clinics with a doctor inside sound ridiculous to me...

totally out of touch!

it's asking for trouble. illegality seems back on it's way again...

 

I think the idea behind this is to get rid of some of the small shops or Kiosk like the one across frm NANA plaza or the vans parked along Suk 11.  

 

What I find interesting is the picture that they used.  

 

That place has had an on-duty doctor for at least a year and a half so I think we know which owner has the clout LOL

46 minutes ago, Burgo1979 said:

Nothing has changed, most shops are open and selling as normal where i live today apart from a few which have signs saying opening again soon once they have the new requirements, and online sales are operating as normal and offering medical prescriptions which will be accepted at any shop. There's actually a new shop which has just opened which has an on site doctor. It's not going away.

 

Doctor "What seems to be the problem Sir"

 

Customer  "I can't sleep and get headaches"

 

Doctor "Let me show you what types of cannabis can help you, and i will write you a prescription"

 

Customer, leaves shop with a bag of herb

 

That's how it will be.

And all the anti cannabis mob will be happy because "its medical" and not "recreational "

For most people it won't be like that at all they will send a txt message to their regular supplier along the lines of  "Stick 50g to one side I'll be round to pick it up shortly"  Thats how it will be for most regular users

2 hours ago, Aussie999 said:

Never actually legal, as the decriminalisation was for medicinal purposes only... How many of these shops checked the legality of the customers...I suggest not a single one.

Talk about a simpleton,  Of course the shops were legal , there was no obligation to check out the customers,  That is what the new regulations are seeking to address , can you not understand that?  

2 hours ago, Bert got kinky said:

 

Be careful , if you beat him with common sense and facts, he will call you a girlie.

If you really upset him and if he's drank enough to give him the Dutch courage, he will tell you that you are off topic. 

 

 

 

really I could not have made that up! you are spot on about that annoying twerp  

4 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

Enjoy your boring day, girlie. 🙏

That was earlier this morning when he had probably  just started on his 3rd chang   and after a couple of Hong Thongs he produced this gem just like you said

3 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

Off Topic

    priceless

2 hours ago, Ebumbu said:

 

Perfect. That's what I need to hear. I will get a prescription for, "My dog stepped on a bee." 

andif they don't prescribe enough due to some stupid limit , simply get the missis to sign up as an insomniac

4 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

😂 Can you see anything through the smoke?😂 

What smoke?

5 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

Good decision.

I hope many of those Cannabis-hooligans disguised as tourists will avoid to enter Thailand.

Do you actually have any friends in real life ?   somehow I find it unlikely, What about a wife of GF  ? lol  that is even less likely     Sad lonely old man whose only pleasure is trolling on an anonymous forum 

21 hours ago, Pouatchee said:

taksin leaving his mark before exiting stage left. next thing they'll be back to shoot first ask questions later for poor saps who enjoy toking a spliff... hate the guy and all related to him

The only exit that Thaksin will make is in a box. 

4 hours ago, crazykopite said:

I can see a law suite being brought by disgruntled weed shop owners against the government why did they issue 11,000 + licenses I think my friend paid 6,000 baht for one year plus the cost of  setting the shop up plus long term rental agreements with Landlords if successful in a court of law it could cost the government millions in compensation 

 

1 hour ago, Burgo1979 said:

Nothing has changed, most shops are open and selling as normal where i live today apart from a few which have signs saying opening again soon once they have the new requirements, and online sales are operating as normal and offering medical prescriptions which will be accepted at any shop. There's actually a new shop which has just opened which has an on site doctor. It's not going away.

 

Doctor "What seems to be the problem Sir"

 

Customer  "I can't sleep and get headaches"

 

Doctor "Let me show you what types of cannabis can help you, and i will write you a prescription"

 

Customer, leaves shop with a bag of herb

 

That's how it will be.

 

 

16 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

Talk about a simpleton,  Of course the shops were legal , there was no obligation to check out the customers,  That is what the new regulations are seeking to address , can you not understand that?  

 

Anutin was quite clear that recreational use was not permitted and he said that as they made cannabis legal.

 

If you set up a shop for recreational use of cannabis then you were an idiot and chancing your arm.  How many of the shops are solely supplying recreational use? 99% ?  100% ?

 

None of them are due any compensation because whilst they didn’t break the law they did break the rules.

 

So now as Burgo stated, you just go in and say you have a headache and you’ll come out with a prescription and a bag of weed.  All that will really happen is big dispensaries will thrive and the smaller ones will close

1 hour ago, newbee2022 said:

The idiocy is to invest money into drugs 👍

 

Just think about that statement and the fortunes involved, especially in legalized markets.  

6 minutes ago, JBChiangRai said:

 

 

 

 

Anutin was quite clear that recreational use was not permitted and he said that as they made cannabis legal.

 

If you set up a shop for recreational use of cannabis then you were an idiot and chancing your arm.  How many of the shops are solely supplying recreational use? 99% ?  100% ?

 

None of them are due any compensation because whilst they didn’t break the law they did break the rules.

 

So now as Burgo stated, you just go in and say you have a headache and you’ll come out with a prescription and a bag of weed.  All that will really happen is big dispensaries will thrive and the smaller ones will close

 

My recollection is that it was for recreational usage, but only in situations where an innocent parties were not affected by its use?

 

Might have dreamt that up?

 

Edit (Reuters)

 

Anutin Charnvirakul has said that cannabis use is acceptable “in one’s own household, as long as it doesn’t bother others.” He emphasized that personal or therapeutic use at home isn’t problematic, provided it’s not impacting anyone else

26 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

Talk about a simpleton,  Of course the shops were legal , there was no obligation to check out the customers,  That is what the new regulations are seeking to address , can you not understand that?  

You failed to understand, by participating in an illegal activity, the shops are illegal because they knowingly sold to non medical customers...why is that so hard for you to understand

32 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

Talk about a simpleton,  Of course the shops were legal , there was no obligation to check out the customers,  That is what the new regulations are seeking to address , can you not understand that?  

Did you actually invest in one of these illegal shops..

21 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

File photo (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

In a significant move to regulate cannabis use in Thailand, the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine has announced that all cannabis dispensaries must transition into medical clinics to continue operating legally. The department's chief, Dr Somlerk Jeungsmarn, highlighted this change as part of new ministerial regulations focused on medical usage, tightening the existing cannabis laws.

 

Central to this regulation is the requirement for dispensaries to have a licensed medical professional on-site, authorised to sell cannabis. To meet these criteria, dispensaries must register as hospitals or clinics under the Hospital Act. Additionally, new guidelines will dictate the issuance of prescriptions necessary for acquiring cannabis products for medical purposes.

 

Thailand currently boasts 18,000 licensed cannabis shops; however, only a limited number currently meet the criteria of a hospital or clinic. With licence renewals for 12,000 retailers scheduled for November, compliance with these new regulations will be mandatory.

 

Dr Jeungsmarn stated, "If they want to sell cannabis, they will have to switch to being a hospital or clinic under our new regulation; otherwise, they won't be able to sell it." He anticipates these regulations will be enforced within the next three months as the deadline for licence renewals approaches.

 

This shift marks an end to the sale of cannabis for recreational purposes, aligning entirely with medical applications. Observers note this could significantly alter the landscape of cannabis sales in the country.

 

Furthermore, the department aims to regulate the prices of cannabis medical products, ensuring affordability and accessibility. Over 9,000 doctors have been trained and authorised to issue the necessary prescriptions, supporting the transition to a medically focused cannabis industry.

 

This initiative represents a crucial pivot in how Thailand manages cannabis, reflecting broader global trends towards carefully regulated medical use. As the country positions itself within this framework, stakeholders, including dispensary owners and medical professionals, are urged to adapt to ensure compliance and continued operation.

 

Financial implications are also in focus, as the industry prepares for changes that may affect pricing and availability. This regulatory overhaul seeks to not only control use but also guide the industry towards a sustainable medical model, benefiting both patients and the healthcare system.

 

As the November deadline looms, dispensary owners are encouraged to seek guidance and comply with the upcoming regulations to ensure their businesses remain operational and contribute to Thailand's evolving medical cannabis landscape.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-07-03

 

 

I think there's a few, on this forum, that actually invested in these illegal shops...555

33 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

 

My recollection is that it was for recreational usage, but only in situations where an innocent parties were not affected by its use?

 

Might have dreamt that up?

 

Edit (Reuters)

 

Anutin Charnvirakul has said that cannabis use is acceptable “in one’s own household, as long as it doesn’t bother others.” He emphasized that personal or therapeutic use at home isn’t problematic, provided it’s not impacting anyone else

It was always intended to be medical use, but entrepreneurs saw that it wasn’t illegal to sell it for recreational use and filled market demand.

 

Speaking to CNN in an interview ahead of the move, Thai Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he expected legal cannabis production to boost the economy but cautioned that recreational use of the drug remains illegal.

 

“It’s a no,” said Anutin, who is also a deputy prime minister. “We still have regulations under the law that control the consumption, smoking or use of cannabis products in non-productive ways.”

 

https://edition.cnn.com/2022/06/09/asia/thailand-cannabis-legal-minister-interview-intl-hnk

 

4 hours ago, wensiensheng said:

Marxist revolution? Wow, that’s a heck of a segway from the current state of Thai politics.

You mean "segue." This is a segway.

6 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

I hope many of those Cannabis-hooligans disguised as tourists will avoid to enter Thailand.

Why?

I am all for the new rules but I do not understand or support your extreme reaction!

6 hours ago, khunpeer said:

me as being Dutch as well, i have total different experience with the situation in NL! it's not perfect but better than before.

here in Tland they should control it better, because they didn't control it at all... but making all dispensaries little clinics with a doctor inside sound ridiculous to me...

totally out of touch!

it's asking for trouble. illegality seems back on it's way again...

Have you noticed how businesses in Asia tend to cluster ? One cafe opens and gets a little successful, then another cafe with a very similar name opens next door. This also happened with cannabis shops, so just one doctor can be enough for a few blocks. Also, when we say "doctor" we are not talking about professionals of the medical science who demand very high payments for theirs services, they accept traditional Thai medicine doctors, who are a kind of herbalists, I believe they can also be very nice to the customer and issue the prescription without asking much. At the end anyone who wants to smoke will be able to, no doubts.

Just do a little more homework.

 

1 hour ago, JBChiangRai said:

 

 

 

 

Anutin was quite clear that recreational use was not permitted and he said that as they made cannabis legal.

 

If you set up a shop for recreational use of cannabis then you were an idiot and chancing your arm.  How many of the shops are solely supplying recreational use? 99% ?  100% ?

 

None of them are due any compensation because whilst they didn’t break the law they did break the rules.

 

So now as Burgo stated, you just go in and say you have a headache and you’ll come out with a prescription and a bag of weed.  All that will really happen is big dispensaries will thrive and the smaller ones will close

It doesn't really matter what Anutin said or didn't say, What was posted in the gazette would be more pertinent and even that can be ambiguous as demonstrated in the 30 - 60 day delay now in operation

How about  making it available only to those who have a Thai Bank Account?   555

31 minutes ago, DezLez said:

Why?

I am all for the new rules but I do not understand or support your extreme reaction!

The side effects of using cannabis are well known to you???