snoop1130 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Regime moves to ease drug laws starting with meth, marijuana By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter Police commandos search the bedroom of a suspected drug dealer in Bangkok in a Nov. 10, 2015, file photo. BANGKOK — The penalties and restrictions on marijuana and methamphetamines will be relaxed by year’s end, according the nation’s top drug enforcement official. The plan, which would permit use of such drugs for medical benefit, is part of the military government’s newfound progressive approach to drug abuse in a break from long years of outright bans and harsh punishment. Full Story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/crimecourtscalamity/2016/08/30/regime-moves-ease-drug-laws-starting-meth-marijuana/ -- © Copyright Khaosod English 2016-08-30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Weird, we had the article about medical marijuana in the last few days. Then Scott's weed pole, and now this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seahorse Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Maybe Thailand isn't such a bad place after all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chookie Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 The cops will be very very unhappy with this. 2 major revenue streams about to dry up. Chook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taichiplanet Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 good idea. Don't get too excited though as it medical use only, not recreational. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Paiboon has been pushing this move for some time......and in reality, it's a fumbling attempt to alleviate the overcrowding of the Thai prison system....... Methamphetamines (yaba) should not become a level 2 narcotic.....it's a mind altering narcotic that devastates users, families and communities.....policing needs to improve. Marijuana is obviously much less damaging and of course, does have a level of medicinal properties if managed, the enforcement of this could well be relaxed somewhat. It's a dangerous course for any country to undertake, when it comes to relaxing laws on narcotics....especially when they start talking about methamphetamines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbrock Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 14 minutes ago, ChrisY1 said: Paiboon has been pushing this move for some time......and in reality, it's a fumbling attempt to alleviate the overcrowding of the Thai prison system....... Methamphetamines (yaba) should not become a level 2 narcotic.....it's a mind altering narcotic that devastates users, families and communities.....policing needs to improve. Marijuana is obviously much less damaging and of course, does have a level of medicinal properties if managed, the enforcement of this could well be relaxed somewhat. It's a dangerous course for any country to undertake, when it comes to relaxing laws on narcotics....especially when they start talking about methamphetamines! Except Portugal. For some reason Portugal succeeded in doing exactly what you claim is dangerous for any country to do... Drug decriminalization – alongside a serious investment in treatment and harm reduction services – has been proven to significantly improve public safety and health. Drug Decriminalisation in Portugal: A Health-Centered Approach: http://www.drugpolicy.org/sites/default/files/DPA_Fact_Sheet_Portugal_Decriminalization_Feb2015.pdf Portugal decriminalised drugs 14 years ago – and now hardly anyone dies from overdosing: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/portugal-decriminalised-drugs-14-years-ago-and-now-hardly-anyone-dies-from-overdosing-10301780.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotheruser Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 What are the medicinal uses of meth? What a weird way to do this... starting with meth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debate101 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Need to free up more officers to deal with really egregious crimes, such as expressing one's political views or asking for free elections, no doubt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amusements Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I'm impressed! A logical and common sense idea for a change. If they just outright legalize pot, then they could turn Meth heads in to Pot heads as punishment! That should raise the governments happiness meter a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchis Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 54 minutes ago, anotheruser said: What are the medicinal uses of meth? What a weird way to do this... starting with meth. Diet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoilSpoil Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 a lot of doctors will find a new cash cow in handing out prescriptions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denkiblue555 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 1 hour ago, anotheruser said: What are the medicinal uses of meth? What a weird way to do this... starting with meth. Agreed - I think that part was not translated properly. Weed - medicinal purposes Meth - therapy/rehab But a very, very, interesting point is Hemp. This could be quite significant for industry, providing a strong economic benefit...but who knows, early days yet. I think ChrisY1 is also on the money with the prison overcrowding point. And the Portugal example really is brilliant....15 years or so now, so a great case study. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denkiblue555 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 And I am no expert - but is that policeman holding a shotgun? Seems an interesting choice of weapon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotheruser Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Not so odd of a choice of weapon for a drug raid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surangw Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 we're sure if its leagalized Thais will use it in moderation, right ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sahibji Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 12 hours ago, 55Jay said: Weird, we had the article about medical marijuana in the last few days. Then Scott's weed pole, and now this. well for medical purposes there are many benefits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sahibji Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 9 hours ago, surangw said: we're sure if its leagalized Thais will use it in moderation, right ? depends on the user really. there will be some cases of abuse. isn't glue also abused for sniffing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sahibji Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 9 hours ago, SoilSpoil said: a lot of doctors will find a new cash cow in handing out prescriptions hope it will be exercised judiciously and honestly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LannaGuy Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 no idea about Meth but Marijuana is a 'no-brainer' and should be freely available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
does Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Alcohol is causing more death and destruction than all other drugs combined. The death toll in traffic alone is horrific. They could consider selling sell drugs (produced under state/medical supervision) by prescrition only. There will be abuse but there is abuse in any system. It seems Thailand is among a growing list of countries to realize the "word on drugs" is lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuaBS Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 12 hours ago, seahorse said: Maybe Thailand isn't such a bad place after all... Better than the Philippines , these days ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMGImInPattaya Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 12 hours ago, ChrisY1 said: Paiboon has been pushing this move for some time......and in reality, it's a fumbling attempt to alleviate the overcrowding of the Thai prison system....... Methamphetamines (yaba) should not become a level 2 narcotic.....it's a mind altering narcotic that devastates users, families and communities.....policing needs to improve. Marijuana is obviously much less damaging and of course, does have a level of medicinal properties if managed, the enforcement of this could well be relaxed somewhat. It's a dangerous course for any country to undertake, when it comes to relaxing laws on narcotics....especially when they start talking about methamphetamines! A drug, which also causes imeasurable harm to society, is pictured in your avatar. Like alcohol abuse, drug addiction should be treated as a public health, not criminal, matter (as least as to possession or cultivation of personal use amounts). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanny321 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 If a bartender is allowed to refuse to serve customers if they appear too intoxicated; then surely if these substances were sold over the counter in pharmacies the same rules could apply! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanny321 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 22 minutes ago, BuaBS said: Better than the Philippines , these days ... How so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retoohs Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 11 hours ago, anotheruser said: What are the medicinal uses of meth? What a weird way to do this... starting with meth. weight control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLover Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 weight controlNice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamgeorgeallen Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 12 hours ago, anotheruser said: What are the medicinal uses of meth? What a weird way to do this... starting with meth. can be used by thai girls who were not born crazy enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamgeorgeallen Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 9 minutes ago, Father Fintan Stack said: If they go soft on meth watch the crime rates soar. you know going hard or going soft does not seem to make much difference. meth is destroying parts of america. it is called 'P' in nz and is doing a lot of damage there as well especially in lower socioeconomic and maori communities. maoris make up only 10% of the population but full over half the prisons. have to wonder if there is not another if there is not some better way to deal with this problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbrock Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 44 minutes ago, swanny321 said: How so? Embracing the progressive policy of treating drug use as a mental health issue that evidence shows works v. accelerating a failed 'war on drugs' policy with up to 2000 extrajudicial killings. I'd say the former is better than the latter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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