Just wondering why Thailand is the only country I hear of regarding "cannabis poisoning", when there has to be other drugs involved, Yaba, Ice, and good chance too much alcohol.  Been around a long time, smoked a lot of pot in my day, went on to a great career in retail, retired here in 2013, kind of agree about the medical certificate, but just regulate it smartly, States in the US that legalized it seem to doing it quite well, maybe Thailand needs to study their programs.

 

On 10/14/2025 at 3:31 AM, Georgealbert said:

A coalition of doctors, academics and anti-drug advocates sent an open letter

    I would love to see this letter and the names and titles of these so called Drs, academics and ANTI-DRUG advocates!  

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1 hour ago, JAG said:

An unsubtle, if rather accurate, dismissal of a somewhat silly argument!

No. It's not, just the truth

4 hours ago, Thingamabob said:

Because they were incentivised to do so.

Or because they know more about health and the resulting issue of recreational use than those wishing to push it for profit

5 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

Finally medical science speaks out loud. Thank you❤️🙏

coalition of doctors, academics and anti-drug advocates sent an open letter,

 

No,no it hasn't.

5 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Don't question my intelligence, why would the doctors come out with this if it was not an issue.

Read it again.

Academics and anti drug advocates. May have been a couple of doctors.

 

On 10/14/2025 at 7:47 AM, daveAustin said:

^^^ Nah, doctors/pharma have their uses but are typically extremely inept on anything to do with nutrition and alternative and natural health—‘if it can’t be solved by a pill it ain’t right’. Cannabis will be detrimental to some, but they and the dogooders should mind their own business and let people decide. 

So, you don't agree with medical professionals, because they don't agree with you cannabis induced clouded unprofessional mind...ok..well, I know who I'd trust.

55 minutes ago, emptypockets said:

coalition of doctors, academics and anti-drug advocates sent an open letter,

 

No,no it hasn't.

Read it again.

Academics and anti drug advocates. May have been a couple of doctors.

 

Do a simple google on long term affects...

2 hours ago, Old Farang said:

Just wondering why Thailand is the only country I hear of regarding "cannabis poisoning", when there has to be other drugs involved, Yaba, Ice, and good chance too much alcohol.  Been around a long time, smoked a lot of pot in my day, went on to a great career in retail, retired here in 2013, kind of agree about the medical certificate, but just regulate it smartly, States in the US that legalized it seem to doing it quite well, maybe Thailand needs to study their programs.

 

Personally, comparing the US with Thailand is a good idea, US adults usually have more education, and mature understanding, than the average uneducated, immature Thai adult, especially Thai males, who act more like immature little boys, in adult bodies.

On 10/14/2025 at 7:47 AM, daveAustin said:

^^^ Nah, doctors/pharma have their uses but are typically extremely inept on anything to do with nutrition and alternative and natural health—‘if it can’t be solved by a pill it ain’t right’. Cannabis will be detrimental to some, but they and the dogooders should mind their own business and let people decide. 

the article tells a very damming story, and backs what many are saying , the dope houses have turned Thailand into a sick joke.

Crazy people everywhere now who cant handle strong cannabis going mad everywhere, put it under strict medical use like they said they were going to do but since the A boy took power it is being ignored.

watch closely  it will get worse and high season just wont happen again this year, locals are already complaining about it and hotels are very empty. Dopers' will stay in backpackers lodges

37 minutes ago, Aussie999 said:

Do a simple google on long term affects...

Why?

 

9 minutes ago, kiwikeith said:

the article tells a very damming story, and backs what many are saying , the dope houses have turned Thailand into a sick joke.

Crazy people everywhere now who cant handle strong cannabis going mad everywhere, put it under strict medical use like they said they were going to do but since the A boy took power it is being ignored.

watch closely  it will get worse and high season just wont happen again this year, locals are already complaining about it and hotels are very empty. Dopers' will stay in backpackers lodges

Dope houses?

Going mad everywhere?

 

You are deluded.

5 minutes ago, emptypockets said:

Why?

 

You reply tells us a lot about you, if you don't know "why" then stay naive.

Just now, Aussie999 said:

You reply tells us a lot about you, if you don't know "why" then stay naive.

I asked you why in reference to your suggested google search.

In my experience I have never,ever seen anyone become violent after using cannabis - have you?

Or go mad for that matter.

If you read this forum regularly I think you will find the number of consumers of cannabis far outweigh the anti everything cohort.

And those users seem to be able to communicate in a coherent manner.

The anti crowd just want to use the movie "Reefer Madness" as their go to source for factual information.

Sad really.

Let people make their own choices in life with respect to their own bodies.

Too many people trying to tell other people what to do.

Bugger off!!

Nothing like a hot topic and a cup of coffee to start my day.  Thanks for the entertainment.  

23 minutes ago, emptypockets said:

I asked you why in reference to your suggested google search.

In my experience I have never,ever seen anyone become violent after using cannabis - have you?

Or go mad for that matter.

If you read this forum regularly I think you will find the number of consumers of cannabis far outweigh the anti everything cohort.

And those users seem to be able to communicate in a coherent manner.

The anti crowd just want to use the movie "Reefer Madness" as their go to source for factual information.

Sad really.

Let people make their own choices in life with respect to their own bodies.

Too many people trying to tell other people what to do.

Bugger off!!

Instead of relying on this forum, I prefer medical research sites, perhaps you should as well...you comment certainly infers , as a user, you have issues...555

Smoke as much as you like, most people don't care...we just ask you to not interfere with our ambiance, show some respect...obey the laws, but it's foolish to ignore what the medical research shows.

 

Google this

"long term effects of cannabis use"

4 minutes ago, Aussie999 said:

Instead of relying on this forum, I prefer medical research sites, perhaps you should as well...you comment certainly infers , as a user, you have issues...555

Smoke as much as you like, most people don't care...we just ask you to not interfere with our ambiance, show some respect...obey the laws, but it's foolish to ignore what the medical research shows.

 

Google this

"long term effects of cannabis use"

No thanks, but thanks for the suggestion.

On 10/14/2025 at 5:04 AM, gargamon said:

Maybe they just want their fees for a prescription for medical marijuana.

And maybe they realize the debilitating results of cannabis to individuals, familys and society. 

 

Fatal crash report finds nearly half of deadly wrecks tied to illegal drug

https://www.foxnews.com/health/fatal-crash-report-finds-nearly-half-deadly-wrecks-tied-illegal-drug

 

Cannabis Use Increases Depressive and Suicidal Thinking

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/addiction-outlook/202507/cannabis-use-increases-depressive-and-suicidal-thinking

 

The Medical Network wants to save lives. 

 

 

Thai logic.. ban it, no wait legalize it, no wait ban it, wait again legalize it

 

Western world logic: Legalize it and we can tax the crap out of it and make money!

On 10/14/2025 at 7:47 AM, daveAustin said:

^^^ Nah, doctors/pharma have their uses but are typically extremely inept on anything to do with nutrition and alternative and natural health—‘if it can’t be solved by a pill it ain’t right’. Cannabis will be detrimental to some, but they and the dogooders should mind their own business and let people decide. 

Cannabis in MODERATION, ( which means NOT a LOT at all) can be therapeutic for those with chronic pain, mild anxiety or depression but it HAS to be controlled or it takes over and any mental health issues will be amplified, not controlled. This is well known and documented, un-fettered use causes a noticeable decline in the general mental health of the population.

 

The problem is that they let the cat out of the bag without considering the consequences.

Of course there will be isolated cases, but if these quacks and other sky is falling in types think hooch is causing more harm than yaba, or even heavy booze like lao kao, they are delusional

4 hours ago, Keep Right said:

And maybe they realize the debilitating results of cannabis to individuals, familys and society. 

 

Fatal crash report finds nearly half of deadly wrecks tied to illegal drug

https://www.foxnews.com/health/fatal-crash-report-finds-nearly-half-deadly-wrecks-tied-illegal-drug

 

Cannabis Use Increases Depressive and Suicidal Thinking

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/addiction-outlook/202507/cannabis-use-increases-depressive-and-suicidal-thinking

 

The Medical Network wants to save lives. 

 

 

From the Wright University study!

 

"No Effect from Legalization: The rate of drivers who tested positive for THC did not change significantly before or after legalization (42.1% vs. 45.2%), indicating that legal status did not influence the behavior of those who chose to drive after use."

https://www.facs.org/media-center/press-releases/2025/over-40-of-deceased-drivers-in-motor-vehicle-crashes-test-positive-for-thc-study-shows/

 

It is a good opportunity to remind that the actual choice is not between legal weed and "no weed"

 

The realistic choice is between legal weed and illegal weed.

 

Legal weed presents several advantages compared to illegal weed:

- frees police time, so they can concentrate on the real problems such as Yaba, Ketamin, etc...

- a legal business reduces opportunities for criminal networks and corruption,

- consumers are in contact with "normal" people who only sell weed, instead of being in contact with criminals who may also propose Yaba, Ketamin, Exstasy, etc...

 

A side benefit is that smoking weed usually leads people to consume less alcohol, which is more dangerous than weed.

 

Other quote:

"This research was presented as an abstract at the ACS Clinical Congress Scientific Forum. Research abstracts presented at the ACS Clinical Congress Scientific Forum are reviewed and selected by a program committee but are not yet peer reviewed."

 

In other words, the methodology has not been reviewed and approved by peers.

 

 

12 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

You mean, doctors are too stupid to know what they are saying and doing ????? Really??????

 

Those referring to cannabis as a narcotic clearly do not know what they are talking about as cannabis is not actually a  narcotic and it never has been. It has no narcotic properties, alcohol on the other hand... Never mind I like both

Even the equally mis informed WHO realised this 5 years ago and corrected their error.

The word "narcotic" does not mean  illegal or recreational drugs, you do know that right?

Do you know what "narcotic" actually means ? 

2 hours ago, pete43 said:

This is well known and documented, un-fettered use causes a noticeable decline in the general mental health of the population.

even those who don't smoke it are not safe 

3 hours ago, 818Pilot said:

Thai logic.. ban it, no wait legalize it, no wait ban it, wait again legalize it

 

Western world logic: Legalize it and we can tax the crap out of it and make money!

My logic (real logic), grow one's own , say nothing , pay nothing, smoke discreetly , enjoy   Served me well for decades

5 hours ago, Keep Right said:

Cannabis Use Increases Depressive and Suicidal Thinking

its a wonder anybody ever smoked it in the first place

5 hours ago, Aussie999 said:

Smoke as much as you like, most people don't care...we just ask you to not interfere with our ambiance, show some respect...obey the laws, but it's foolish to ignore what the medical research shows.

That's fair enough but not strictly true in practice   Most of these anti cannabis types ,are not by nature, of the live and let live persuasion.  They have an inherent need to interfere in other peoples lives, yet are  never prepared to enter into a civilised adult discussion about the subject or about how sensible regulation might lesson their burden, 

No nothing more than an outright ban will satisfy that lot

Does "medical research" advocate 12 pints of chang per day ? I don't think so . It does not recommend any alcohol consumption,equally foolish to ignore.   

Ps setting advisory limits is not recommending  consumption its an attempt at cost effective damage limitation

On 10/14/2025 at 3:31 AM, Georgealbert said:

Hospital admissions for cannabis poisoning have increased six- to seven-fold, addiction cases two- to five-fold and psychiatric cases three- to five-fold. In tourist-heavy provinces, foreign patient cases rose 22-fold and medical costs for treatment of cannabis-related illnesses increased five-fold.

 

Som nam na

13 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

Stupid comment 

Stupid reply.

I’ve never seen so many crazy people since it was made legal. Also , it has attracted all sorts who come to Thailand only for cannabis , it’s banned in most countries.  The laws of  sale are zero, and there’s shops on every street corner. Not good for kids or people who are not used to it. Plus, it’s not only cannabis that they’re selling! Lots of stuff under the counter for the right price.