I guess it was hurting the alcoholic beverage companies' sales...back to being alcoholics

5 hours ago, webfact said:

A significant move: 1,079 shops have been permanently closed.

A drop in the ocean nationwide.

5 hours ago, nausea said:

Whilst cannabis use is not one of my foibles (alcohol and cigs remain my poisons of choice) I have been considering long term cannabis use to deal with back pain; I understand kratom can also be effective. Currently, I occasionally take pain medications, but mostly just grin and bear it; my concern is the long term health effects of paracetamol, Arcoxia, Ultracet, and the like; especially as I occasionally binge drink, which puts enough strain on my liver as it is, methinks.

 

You should try a cannabis infused cream. Depending on your ailments it does work great for some people.

2 hours ago, jwl53 said:

If your taking, Paracetamol, Aroxia, and Ultracet, your pain is very mild, all over the counter drugs so why consider weed, fag's will do you more harm and if its whiskey and the like your drinking then yes be concerned, a few beers a week not hurt you, but go spend a couple thousand baht and get your liver and blood checked 

 

A cannabis infused cream may work wonders.

'The police seized cannabis products in 116 instances'. You bet they did, and then re-sold them.

5 hours ago, nausea said:

Whilst cannabis use is not one of my foibles (alcohol and cigs remain my poisons of choice) I have been considering long term cannabis use to deal with back pain; I understand kratom can also be effective. Currently, I occasionally take pain medications, but mostly just grin and bear it; my concern is the long term health effects of paracetamol, Arcoxia, Ultracet, and the like; especially as I occasionally binge drink, which puts enough strain on my liver as it is, methinks.

This serves as a solid illustration.

The authorities appear intent on removing problematic elements from the cannabis industry, which is encouraging.

This ensures patients can reliably obtain their cannabis from licensed dispensaries.

 

I live with a rare condition, Adhesive Arachnoiditis, and rely on heavy opioids daily. Over time, these medications can leave one feeling numb. Cannabis has allowed me to significantly reduce my opioid use for many years. I use both CBD and THC extracts and flower. To clarify, we are not recreational users seeking constant intoxication or causing disturbances. We are patients striving for a better quality of life.

 

@nausea: Cannabis is as effective, if not superior, to Paracetamol. Experimenting with it for back pain is low-risk. However, identifying the root cause of your pain is crucial to tailor an effective treatment plan.

I see Mr Red Bull  owner and had that useless cop killer relative,  Mr Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya, taking over the operation as this dope distribution network now that he realises how much money you can make. The Red Bull slogan will be,  "Red Bull Ganja will give you Wings" Literally!

This is pure nonsense with all these so call raids and closures over a thousands impossible to believe with the manpower allocation throughout Thailand.

This is all made up stuff that is the art of war using words to deceive violators that they are coming so better straighten out. 

With so many raids has anyone seen one, anyone seem police out aside from photos ops checking helmets. Another there are million tourist coming the next they are whining about them not.

One day weed is legal the next it isn't, Anutin gets big brown envelopes, no plan no clue now out of control?  🤑 I don't care for the stuff but in no fear people!  Just wait until the casinos come where the survey shows majority want them.

2 hours ago, ChaiyaTH said:

I can't say i can complain, I haven't set foot in a single shop in months while I am a daily smoker. Mainly because they charge rip off prices where I can get very high end indoor (sativa, hard to find) for just 35 baht per gram. Stocked up for 250 grams or so, same for papers and filters I just buy wholesale.

How do you store such a large amount without it losing it's potency?

2 hours ago, Teddy Boy said:

Should never had legalised it in the first place 

Should never have been banned in the first place, in Thailand or elsewhere.

 

Nothing that grows in the soil should ever be banned.

5 hours ago, marin said:

This article has about as much truth as the figures for tourism. Notice its over the last two months, of which the last 6 weeks nothing has been enforced or happened. Simply BS hyperbole from an untrusted source. 

I'd say we all hope it's bs....

 

Reports can be made through the department's website, www.rich-get-richer.go.th. 

8 minutes ago, Trippy said:

How do you store such a large amount without it losing it's potency?

 

Freeze it in sealed glass jars. 

1 hour ago, khunPer said:

It's fair enough to close those outlets that don't follow rules or don't have valid license, when a such is required...👍

Think you'll find that rather than risk giving back the paid license fees or a class action there in...this will be the strategy, even if the rules are followed, but what about the financial losses, and  what of all that seized cannaboid, let alone the legality of the whole change of policy...

5 hours ago, nausea said:

Whilst cannabis use is not one of my foibles (alcohol and cigs remain my poisons of choice) I have been considering long term cannabis use to deal with back pain; I understand kratom can also be effective. Currently, I occasionally take pain medications, but mostly just grin and bear it; my concern is the long term health effects of paracetamol, Arcoxia, Ultracet, and the like; especially as I occasionally binge drink, which puts enough strain on my liver as it is, methinks.

How about the long term health effects of alcohol and cigs?

6 minutes ago, Ebumbu said:

 

Freeze it in sealed glass jars. 

It doesn't dry out?

13 minutes ago, JackGats said:

Should never have been banned in the first place, in Thailand or elsewhere.

 

Nothing that grows in the soil should ever be banned.

Well, my latest info was that Opium grows out of the soil too. Took down the Chinese empire...

5 hours ago, Jingthing said:

Major bummer.

 

You Sir need to be touching grass, not smoking it.

 

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31 minutes ago, JackGats said:

Should never have been banned in the first place, in Thailand or elsewhere.

 

Nothing that grows in the soil should ever be banned.

Durian?

1 hour ago, Nickcage49 said:

This is such BS. A few members of the government want to make all of the money on this.

 

There should be a massive class-action lawsuit if they have such things here in Thailand.

 mess with my daughter huh !   I'll fix that

Right, even a phone line for rats!

37 minutes ago, Trippy said:

It doesn't dry out?

 

Glass jars retain moisture. So, mason jars. If you're going to keep it for many months or even years, this is the tried-and-true method. Or, turn it into hashish at your own risk. I have read that hash carries higher legal penalties, but who knows what's true now? 

Good, now let's ban alcohol to be fair to everyone. 

 

Just hope the government never again cries about the terrible economy. Changing laws to make honest people criminals, and seizing their assets is the ultimate stupidity. Yet bars full of drunken tourists beating each other up, screaming around on motorcycles is good. I don't get it.

17 minutes ago, Ebumbu said:

Glass jars retain moisture. So, mason jars. If you're going to keep it for many months or even years, this is the tried-and-true method. Or, turn it into hashish at your own risk. I have read that hash carries higher legal penalties, but who knows what's true now? 

Perhaps for you. In my 57 years of growing and smoking weed I have never put it in the freezer. You risk moisture, leading to mold. But more importantly you risk  making the trichomes brittle, hence they may break off and you lose your smell, flavor, and potency. I simply vacuum seal it. 

6 hours ago, Jingthing said:

Major bummer.

 

You are the expert in that department 😁

What they don't report is who owned the shops. Are we supposed to believe they are all young entrepreneurs with only one or two shops each? Or, as might be the case, a few big money owners that were friends with the party that pushed for legalization? Could be both I guess, but things always happen for a reason here.. not just out of enforcing the laws. And not because a handful of people complained about the shops. There's one a stones' throw from my place. It's still open.

 

4 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Sometimes a mistake is wearing white to a formal event in New York City after Labor Day, other times a mistake is invading Russia and advancing toward Moscow in late summer, with the advancement of winter on the horizon. 

 

This is a historic mistake on the part of this ridiculous government, the approval of ganja as a commodity was a was a wise thing to do, liberalization means forward progress, and now they are moving the country backwards once again. Many Thai people invested billions upon billions of baht with the presumption that they could trust the government in keeping their promises. And now they're being financially crippled, by trusting these nitwits. And all this is happening at a time when there's already so much financial hardship in the country

 

All I can say is, I hope these politicians end up suffering a terrible fate. 

Really...

"the approval of ganja as a commodity was a was a wise thing to do, liberalization means forward progress,".

Contributing to the proliferation of recreational druggies is wise and progressive. Thailand has shown that it does not have the maturity required to control itself when faced with a display of what is tantamount to candies in front of children...

 

"Thai people invested billions upon billions of baht"...

Does not show much "financial hardship", now does it???

 

Perhaps these investment could have been targeted to invest in sport and activities that could be beneficial for the youth, whose only activity appear to be using motorbikes to go even a few hundred meters away...

The bicycle parking at the new Robinson complex is always empty...  Open up some bicycle shops....

Or making books available to these youths...Not as if this is not needed...  

 

7 hours ago, webfact said:

File photo for reference only. AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit

 

The authorities have ramped up efforts to control cannabis misuse by closing over 1,000 shops and seizing nearly a tonne of cannabis flowers in a sweeping nationwide operation.

 

The crackdown, initiated by Thailand's Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, targeted 5,218 out of 18,763 cannabis-related businesses from 16 June to 13 August 2025, as part of a strategy to regulate the burgeoning industry and prevent youth access.

 

The actions taken during the operation included suspending 724 licences, revoking 129 licences, and prosecuting 180 businesses for operating without a valid licence. A significant move: 1,079 shops have been permanently closed.

 

Additionally, the operation resulted in the seizure of cannabis products in 116 instances. The authorities also made 33 arrests related to attempts to smuggle cannabis out of the country through Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports. Overall, a staggering 980.65 kg of cannabis was confiscated.

 

This enforcement follows a rise in public complaints since the decriminalisation of cannabis in 2022. A total of 176 complaints have been registered, focusing on issues like unlicensed sales, smoking within shop premises, sales to minors, public nuisances, and advertising violations. The most frequent complaints concerned unlicensed sales, with 68 reported cases.

 

Dr. Thewan Thaneerat, Deputy Director-General of the Department, emphasised the importance of strict regulation to ensure that cannabis usage aligns with health and social benefits rather than contributes to misuse. The focus remains on safeguarding youth and ensuring that the cannabis industry operates within a legal and socially responsible framework, reported The Nation.

 

D Nantasak Chotichanadechawong, Director of the Office for Protection and Promotion of Thai Traditional and Folk Medicine Wisdom, stressed the proactive nature of these operations. These operations occur on a weekly basis, with the most recent sweep taking place on 13 August 2025.

 

This effort involved collaboration with various agencies in Bangkok and Nonthaburi, including police stations such as Phaya Thai, Chana Songkhram, Samae Dam Metropolitan, and Rattanathibet Provincial.

 

Detailed inspections during these operations revealed that out of 17 shops, seven possessed valid licences, one had no violations, five were closed on the day of inspection, one was no longer in business, and two were operating without a licence, leading to prosecution. Another shop faced suspension because it breached licence conditions.

 

Authorities urge the public to stay vigilant and report suspicious activities to the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine.

 

Reports can be made via phone at 0-2591-7007 or through the department's website, www.dtam.moph.go.th. Continuous collaboration among communities, businesses, and authorities is critical to ensuring that cannabis use remains safe and beneficial for society.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Nation 2025-08-16

 

Hope they enjoy the hit to the tax base. What a collection of stupid thugs.

39 minutes ago, marin said:

Perhaps for you. In my 57 years of growing and smoking weed I have never put it in the freezer. You risk moisture, leading to mold. But more importantly you risk  making the trichomes brittle, hence they may break off and you lose your smell, flavor, and potency. I simply vacuum seal it. 

 

I defer to you. I have never personally frozen cannabis. I just keep it in sealed jars with a moisture pack.