4 minutes ago, Anthony mellows said:

I just need a couple of legal beers to mellow out thanks.

Oh,i see you are an alcoholic!

We already have enough of those here,maybe you should go back where you came from?

 

27 minutes ago, Anthony mellows said:

Big difference.It is legal.

Better look up the current law Pot , Weed, Dope whatever you want to call it is until they change the laws.

1 minute ago, Mitkof Island said:

Better look up the current law Pot , Weed, Dope whatever you want to call it is until they change the laws.

Whats practiced and what is the law? 

 

What is the law? 

28 minutes ago, Anthony mellows said:

I just need a couple of legal beers to mellow out thanks.

Guess What ? Weed is LEGAL here 100% until further notice.

1 minute ago, Hummin said:

Whats practiced and what is the law? 

 

What is the law? 

Weed is 100% LEGAL !

Just now, Mitkof Island said:

Weed is 100% LEGAL !

I would like to see you post a legal source where it says so! 

Off topic,flame and trolling posts removed.

 

@Anthony mellows this is the Thailand Cannabis Forum - designed to discuss all things related to Cannabis - from legislation to medicinal marijuana in Thailand.

Forum rules 9.You will not post disruptive or inflammatory messages. You will respect other members and post in a civil manner. Personal attacks, insults or hate speech posted on the  forum or sent by private message are not allowed.

 

10. You will not post troll messages. Trolling is the act of purposefully antagonising  forum members by posting controversial, inflammatory, irrelevant or off-topic messages with the primary intent of provoking other members into an emotional response or to generally disrupt normal on-topic discussion

3 minutes ago, Hummin said:

I would like to see you post a legal source where it says so! 

 

10 hours ago, Mitkof Island said:

The issue here is the law itself. I don,t think kindly of government officials just making up laws because they do not like something. If I remember correctly regulations (not laws) where never voted on in the Thai parliament. Until then this guy is just blowing smoke out of your know where. On a power trip !

Yup....but the no booze sales 2-5pm wasn't  (& still isn't) ever a law or a regulation. Just "some guy" blowing smoke out of you know where. The rest is history. Thailand to  Tee.🙃🙃

9 minutes ago, Mitkof Island said:

Weed is 100% LEGAL !

After a few tokes it probably seems that way.🙃🙃

Just now, Lucky Bones said:

After a few tokes it probably seems that way.🙃🙃

?  Not worth arguing with you ! Better read up on how laws work .

On 8/19/2025 at 6:10 AM, CharlieH said:

 

Yeah, maybe these closed stores will reopen with products I want to buy. 

 

 

2 minutes ago, Mitkof Island said:

 

 

Good luck using an American lawyer in Thailand 😄

 

Medical use have been allowed under certain rules, and never was cannabis recreational us legal. What is the law and what have been practiced is as it usually are in Thailand two different cases. 

 

 

1 minute ago, Hummin said:

 

Good luck using an American lawyer in Thailand 😄

 

Medical use have been allowed under certain rules, and never was cannabis recreational us legal. What is the law and what have been practiced is as it usually are in Thailand two different cases. 

 

 

Just saw yet another NEW store in Nakhon Nowhere yesterday.  I can pick phone right now and order by mail if I wish. Spoken to likely a dozen shops this week alone they never once mentioned any issues.

7 minutes ago, Hummin said:

 

Good luck using an American lawyer in Thailand 😄

 

Medical use have been allowed under certain rules, and never was cannabis recreational us legal. What is the law and what have been practiced is as it usually are in Thailand two different cases. 

 

 

Law says

1 need licence to sell

2 no sales to children or pregnant women

3 no extracts, flower only.

 

That's it ...... No other regulations 

8 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Law says

1 need licence to sell

2 no sales to children or pregnant women

3 no extracts, flower only.

 

That's it ...... No other regulations 

Ben is a American -Thai citizen. Perhaps those who doubt him can comment on his channel.  Argue with him not me. Having some FUN at the moment. OMG someone is enjoying themselves in the privacy of his own home. THE HORROR!

 

43 minutes ago, Mitkof Island said:

?  Not worth arguing with you ! Better read up on how laws work .

Correct. No arguments here. In my younger days part of my job was interpreting superannuation legislation. I always found that a few tokes at home with a cold beer after work helped. In Thailand, laws only work when someone can put baht in their own pocket.🙃🙃

@Hummin What is going on with you of late? Your mind appears to be deteriorating. Cannabis flower usage is quite legal. If no prescription is necessary, then it can be utilised for any ailment that you perceive. That is M E D I C A L usage. If someone is stressed and over anxious and uses it, that is MEDICAL usage. It doesn't become recreational because you were annoyed by it on holiday. 

You need to let it go and move on. You are wrong.

17 minutes ago, Mitkof Island said:

Ben is a American -Thai citizen. Perhaps those who doubt him can comment on his channel.  Argue with him not me. Having some FUN at the moment. OMG someone is enjoying themselves in the privacy of his own home. THE HORROR!

 

 

 

It is not about you enjoying yourself, it is about you and others believed and still believe it is legal, same goes for Jake here, who have got me in his nerves, and calls me delusional. 

 

That’s is a brave statement when it comes to the first decriminalizing of cannabis, not even bothered to pull out the first purpose of the legalization of medical cannabis from 2022. 

 

The only thing that is correct, is the future of it from now when Anutin comes back. Anything is possible in Thailand even there is a law. 

 

1 minute ago, JakeC said:

@Hummin What is going on with you of late? Your mind appears to be deteriorating. Cannabis usuage is completely legal. If no prescription are necessary, then it can be utilised for any ailment that you perceieve. That is M E D I C A L usage. If someone is stressed and over anxious, that is MEDICAL usage. It doesn't become recreational because you were annoyed by it on holiday. 

You need to let it go and move on. You are wrong.

 

With Anutin just getting the top job - its anyones guess now as to what may happen with Cannabis situation given his interests in it 😀

Please show us where is it not legal @Hummin?

 

It's just an anomaly in your mind.

Please show us a case study of even a single person who has been reprimanded/prosecuted for using cannabis flowers.

You've just gotten yourself worked up into a froth and now cannot get yourself out of it. This whole thing was obviously a spat between Thaksin and Bhumjaithai and NOTHING to do with foreigners smoking. Nothing at all.

Of course they say it should be used for medical purpose, but that is a broad church. So in fact there aren't any restrictions on usage, other than no sales to children, pregnant women etc.

Just leave it now. You are wrong and just making yourself seem a bit crazed.

 

 

32 minutes ago, JakeC said:

Please show us where is it not legal @Hummin?

 

It's just an anomaly in your mind.

Please show us a case study of even a single person who has been reprimanded/prosecuted for using cannabis flowers.

You've just gotten yourself worked up into a froth and now cannot get yourself out of it. This whole thing was obviously a spat between Thaksin and Bhumjaithai and NOTHING to do with foreigners smoking. Nothing at all.

Of course they say it should be used for medical purpose, but that is a broad church. So in fact there aren't any restrictions on usage, other than no sales to children, pregnant women etc.

Just leave it now. You are wrong and just making yourself seem a bit crazed.

 

 

You hit the nail on the head. Thaksin !!!!!

22 hours ago, jvs said:

Oh,i see you are an alcoholic!

We already have enough of those here,maybe you should go back where you came from?

 

 

On 8/19/2025 at 10:55 PM, JoseThailand said:

 

It's called far right politics..

What it is is making a market for a few individuals.

Flame post & replies removed.

 

Please stop the bickering & be civil to each other.

 

Thank you 

Has thaksin got back from singpore Dubai with his medical cannabis certificate yet!

 

🤣🤣🤣☻

 

Local Police Have No Authority to Raid Cannabis Shops

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A senior source from the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (Ministry of Public Health) has addressed growing concerns from cannabis operators about harassment by law enforcement.

According to the source, licensed cannabis shops often face unnecessary disturbances from officials, even though the Ministry has only authorized specific agencies to conduct inspections. While some local police precincts had requested the power to raid cannabis shops, the proposal was never approved because the Constitutional Court dissolved the Cabinet before it could be passed. This means that local police (district and station officers) currently have no legal authority to raid cannabis shops.

No Power to Arrest Consumers

The insider further explained that many police officers still lack a clear understanding of cannabis laws, which have been updated repeatedly. Importantly, cannabis is not classified as a narcotic under current Thai law, meaning police officers have no authority to set up checkpoints, arrest, or fine cannabis users or consumers.

Misuse of Power and Communication Gaps

The source also referred to cases where provincial public health officials ordered cannabis shops to shut down. The Ministry acknowledged inconsistencies and said it will improve communication and training for officials to ensure regulations are enforced uniformly nationwide.

Currently, the agencies legally authorized to inspect cannabis businesses include:
• Ministry of Public Health officials
• Authorized departments under the Ministry of Public Health
• Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB)
• Narcotics Suppression Bureau (NSB) police

Any official conducting raids without a warrant may face criminal charges under Section 157 of the Thai Criminal Code for abuse of authority, carrying penalties of up to 10 years in prison, loss of rank, and permanent pension cuts. Unauthorized night inspections could also qualify as illegal trespassing. In addition, officers must be in full uniform and present an ID—unannounced visits in plain clothes or false claims of authority to extort money are unlawful.

Rising Extortion Cases Reported

Reports received by Channel Weez Thailand indicate that since the new cannabis regulations took effect, local police in multiple provinces have been soliciting bribes from cannabis businesses, even those fully compliant with the law. Business owners are urged to collect evidence—such as photos, license documents, CCTV footage, or recordings—and file complaints against offending officers through police oversight bodies, local authorities, independent organizations, or the courts.

Complaints have already been filed in Pathum Thani, Prachuap Khiri Khan, and several northeastern provinces. There are now discussions about forming a nationwide cannabis business network to document and report cases directly to legislative and executive authorities.

Phuket Businesses Push Back

Phuket has been hit particularly hard by police extortion, prompting local cannabis entrepreneurs, led by the Kon Kanchaeng media network, to launch a “Protective Document Kit” for shops. Dubbed a “protective talisman against entrapment”, the document outlines the legal rights of cannabis businesses and highlights penalties for harassment or entrapment by authorities, warning that such actions could expose officers to Section 157 criminal charges.

Perfect. Thanks Thailand❤️

On 8/19/2025 at 6:10 AM, CharlieH said:

 

 

On 8/19/2025 at 4:46 PM, Mitkof Island said:

So odd I have noticed only going after stores where there tend to be foreigners. Out in Nakhon Nowhere have noticed zero changes. Ignore this BS news ^^^^ and light up. Two weeks this will all be history.

I hope they will close "your shop" soon. You show already signs of dying brain cells. Good luck

On 8/19/2025 at 10:55 PM, JoseThailand said:

 

It's called far right politics..

No, it's called science