Kan Win Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Cabinet approves hemp farming Writer: BangkokPost.com Published: 22/09/2009 at 05:11 PM The cabinet on Tuesday agreed to set up a committee to promote growing of hemp as a new economic plant on high land, as proposed by the National Economic and Social Development Board, deputy government spokesman Vachara Kannikar said. Mr Vachara said the NESDB submitted a proposal for planting and growing hemp on high land from 2009-2013 to the cabinet. The plant was already being grown by various royal projects aimed at generating supplementary income for farmers. The NESDB had concluded that hemp can be used to produce textiles, food, furniture, health products, and cosmetics. Read more on the link below......... Bangkok Post Yours truly, Kan Win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daren Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Wait, wait, wait, they're setting up a secret "hemp" growing club?!? Awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kan Win Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 And from HempCom The reemergence of hemp is slowly but steadily progressing within the United States. Due to the similar leaf shape, hemp is frequently confused with marijuana. Although both plants are from the species cannabis sativa, hemp contains virtually no THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) (less than .3%), the active ingredient in marijuana. Industrial hemp has no illicit uses, it is the equivalent of non-alcoholic beer. and In fact, industrial hemp and marijuana are different breeds of Cannabis sativa. Smoking large amounts of hemp flowers can produce a headache but not a high! Yours truly, Kan Win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerband Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Light it, don't hide it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
givenall Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Wait, wait, wait, they're setting up a secret "hemp" growing club?!?Awesome. Wait min, what is hemp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kan Win Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 And from Hemp.Com Wait min, what is hemp Just click on the above link in bold Yours truly, Kan Win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiejosh Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Heh, wouldn't be surprised if these project supplied the little guys all along in the big bkk... Yes.. supplementing the income... Look at these plants, they are for industrial use and we have permission thanks BiB but bye bye Come on... wouldn't be surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anothertorres Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 well, Aed Carabao is happy to hear this news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejah Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 "...as a new economic plant on high land..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nisakiman Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Looks like Thailandis on course to being the hub of hemp production... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brahmburgers Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 a direct quote from the newspaper article linked to the O.P.:However, there were limitations on growing hemp since it is categorised as a No 5 narcotic plant in the form of marijuana. Therefore, farmers have to grow it secretly, despite the fact that hemp is an economic plant. If the Thai government Cabinet people approve something, then why in Bob's name does it have to be grown secretly?!? In related news: Two US states, Maine and Oregon approved hemp farming in 2009. Several other states and the US federal government are considering similar legislation in 2010. Since Thailand has been known to copy US laws, particularly on drug-related issues, then it's encouraging. Back to the OP: I applaud Thai legislators for moving forward on enabling Thais to grow hemp, yet the legislation mentioned in the OP is baby steps. It would be like hearing rumors that apples are edible, so lets set up a secret site where we can find out whether it's true. We may let you know in several months or years whether we find for sure that it's ok to eat apples. Until then, don't eat any apples, as you could be prosecuted under the full weight of the law, as dictated to us by American legislators at the turn of the 19th century. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toybits Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Cannabis indica is what most people call marijuana which can get you "stoned". Cannabis sativa on the other hand is mainly grown for fiber. It does not have as much tetrahydrocanabinol which is the active ingredient that gets you stoned. If you smoke Cannabis sativa leaves, the most you will get is a massive headache. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyok Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 a direct quote from the newspaper article linked to the O.P.:However, there were limitations on growing hemp since it is categorised as a No 5 narcotic plant in the form of marijuana. Therefore, farmers have to grow it secretly, despite the fact that hemp is an economic plant. If the Thai government Cabinet people approve something, then why in Bob's name does it have to be grown secretly?!? In related news: Two US states, Maine and Oregon approved hemp farming in 2009. Several other states and the US federal government are considering similar legislation in 2010. Since Thailand has been known to copy US laws, particularly on drug-related issues, then it's encouraging. Back to the OP: I applaud Thai legislators for moving forward on enabling Thais to grow hemp, yet the legislation mentioned in the OP is baby steps. It would be like hearing rumors that apples are edible, so lets set up a secret site where we can find out whether it's true. We may let you know in several months or years whether we find for sure that it's ok to eat apples. Until then, don't eat any apples, as you could be prosecuted under the full weight of the law, as dictated to us by American legislators at the turn of the 19th century. Perhaps the yanks have been copying the Aussies with regards to Hemp, they have been growing it in Tasmania for some time now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry9999 Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 a direct quote from the newspaper article linked to the O.P.:However, there were limitations on growing hemp since it is categorised as a No 5 narcotic plant in the form of marijuana. Therefore, farmers have to grow it secretly, despite the fact that hemp is an economic plant. If the Thai government Cabinet people approve something, then why in Bob's name does it have to be grown secretly?!? In related news: Two US states, Maine and Oregon approved hemp farming in 2009. Several other states and the US federal government are considering similar legislation in 2010. Since Thailand has been known to copy US laws, particularly on drug-related issues, then it's encouraging. Back to the OP: I applaud Thai legislators for moving forward on enabling Thais to grow hemp, yet the legislation mentioned in the OP is baby steps. It would be like hearing rumors that apples are edible, so lets set up a secret site where we can find out whether it's true. We may let you know in several months or years whether we find for sure that it's ok to eat apples. Until then, don't eat any apples, as you could be prosecuted under the full weight of the law, as dictated to us by American legislators at the turn of the 19th century. Perhaps the yanks have been copying the Aussies with regards to Hemp, they have been growing it in Tasmania for some time now. They also grow a lot of pharmaceutical opium in Tasmania. Should Thailand copy that too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbin Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 They also grow a lot of pharmaceutical opium in Tasmania. Should Thailand copy that too? Sure! Why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpdjohn Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Oh yeah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvallee2 Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 they already have hemp soup in bankhae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDrSomkid Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Oh yeah! Yummy! But not grow here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Credo Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Yup, I can see people explaining to the police that they thought it was hemp they were growing and selling and smoking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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