webfact Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Weed-laced Thai sweets heading to 30 US states By PUANGCHOMPOO PRASERT THE NATION Gamhom Nalanchang, alias Kanja Witch, right, and former Miss Thailand World title holder Chanakarn Chaisri, present traditional Thai sweets at a press conference in Ramkhamhaeng University yesterday. Desserts created by former beauty queen expected to earn over$1 million a month. MARIJUANA-LACED Thai sweets will soon make their way to Las Vegas and many other parts of the United States where the consumption of cannabis for recreation is allowed. The pot-laced dessert is the latest marijuana-related initiative being discussed in Thailand, which legalised cannabinoid medicines earlier this year. Since medical marijuana got the okay, the herb has become a top trend – with talks and discussions being held everywhere on how to make the best use of marijuana. Gamhom Nalanchang, widely dubbed the Kanja (marijuana) Witch, told the press yesterday that she planned to sell marijuana-laced traditional Thai sweets to 30 states in the US from August. “I believe the sweets will get a good response,” she said, adding that she already sells cannabis-laced brownies and cookies in many hotels in Las Vegas and Florida. “I think Thai desserts that contains cannabis should sell well there. Sales should be worth around US$1 million [Bt32 million] a month,” she said. Former beauty queen Chanakarn Chaisri came up with the recipe for the special Thai sweets, which will be sold under the brand “Khanom Mee Mong” – with mong being a short form for mongkut or crown. “I chose thong ake [a type of Thai dessert] because of its auspicious name,” the beauty queen-turned-chef said. Crowned Miss Thailand World in 1990, Chanakarn added that her dessert still retains its authentic taste, even though it is laced with cannabis extract. Gamhom said each packet of the Thai dessert will be clearly labelled as to how much THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) or CBD (Cannabidiol) it contains. “By US law, each piece can contain no more than 5 milligrams of CBD,” she said. Gamhom and Chanakarn were speaking at Ramkhamhaeng University, which will hold an academic seminar on medical marijuana and treatment on April 30. Meanwhile, Medical Services Department’s director-general Somsak Akksilp said his department will be happy to work with Rangsit University in conducting research on how cannabis extracts can prohibit the growth of cancer cells in patients with lung cancer. There are several hospitals, namely Lerdsin, Rajavithi and Nopparatrajathanee, in the Rangsit University network. “I think the National Cancer Institute will also join,” Somsak said. According to the Food and Drug Administration, 19 universities or state agencies have registered for the possession of cannabis. The 90-day application period for amnesty will run until May 19. “At least, 6,395 patients have also applied for the amnesty,” FDA secretary-general Dr Tares Krassanairawiwong said. From April 29 to 30, the first round of training on medical marijuana usage will be conducted for 200 registered participants. The next round will be held on May 23 and 24, while those interested can register on May 10. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30368308 -- © Copyright The Nation 2019-04-25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyezhov Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Nice!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inactiveposter Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 This will be interesting to follow. USA Federal law differs from the states that have approved the use of marijuana. How will US Customs and the DEA handle the importation? And Thailand has only approved medicinal use. These are described as “sweets.” Food (or desserts) for thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisperone Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Just what we need...the country is going to pot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaichina Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 2 hours ago, inactiveposter said: This will be interesting to follow. USA Federal law differs from the states that have approved the use of marijuana. How will US Customs and the DEA handle the importation? And Thailand has only approved medicinal use. These are described as “sweets.” Food (or desserts) for thought. It s not made in Thailand, she produces them inside the states where they will be sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inactiveposter Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 It s not made in Thailand, she produces them inside the states where they will be sold.Missed that, my bad.Sent from my iPad using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 52 minutes ago, thaichina said: It s not made in Thailand, she produces them inside the states where they will be sold. So they are American sweets, not Thai sweets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjaidee Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 39 minutes ago, inactiveposter said: Missed that, my bad. Sent from my iPad using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app You didn't miss anything. It's not in the article. Thaichina obviously has another source for their information that they have kept secret, unless of course they're guessing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLock Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 2 hours ago, thaichina said: It s not made in Thailand, she produces them inside the states where they will be sold. The headline is somewhat misleading... "Weed-laced Thai sweets heading to 30 US states" ...and what year did she win Miss Thailand World...1954? And "Kanja Witch"...yeah, I can see that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seancbk Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 30 minutes ago, BritManToo said: Most women are lucky to keep their looks 5 years. Hardly any woman over 40 is worth a second glance. If she's making $1 million a month I'll forgive her a few wrinkles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve73 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Surely if she's making money from selling "drugs that are illegal in Thailand" legally in the US, she can still be arrested here...? No different from that Dutch guy who was recently arrested here for making his money running legal "coffee shops" in the Netherlands. (Except he was farang.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berkshire Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 7 hours ago, webfact said: Meanwhile, Medical Services Department’s director-general Somsak Akksilp said his department will be happy to work with Rangsit University in conducting research on how cannabis extracts can prohibit the growth of cancer cells in patients with lung cancer. Hmmmm, that's interesting. Sweets aside, they're suggesting that smoking pot can help patients with lung cancer. A tad counter-intuitive, but if true, that's quite the miracle weed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berkshire Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Father Fintan Stack said: Beauty queen? She got hit hard with the ugly stick in subsequent years then. To be fair, I don't think any of us look as good today as we did 30 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 3 hours ago, simon43 said: So they are American sweets, not Thai sweets. If they're made by Thais, they can be called Thai sweets. Perhaps even use imported Thai fruits to make the sweets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLock Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 36 minutes ago, Berkshire said: To be fair, I don't think any of us look as good today as we did 30 years ago. That's why you use a "fresher" Miss Thailand World... I do find her still wearing that Tiara, remembering the glory days, to be quite amusing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Berkshire said: To be fair, I don't think any of us look as good today as we did 30 years ago. Unfair, parts of me have matured with age! Anyway, Marijuana derivatives CBD,CBG etc are showing some startling results for various ailments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin case Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 and they are not thai drug dealers? hypocrisy? double triple standards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PremiumLane Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 For decades poor people have been locked up and had their lives ruined by the drugs war and crackdowns on weed. Now the rich will move in and make money out of it... the system is wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyezhov Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 41 minutes ago, PremiumLane said: For decades poor people have been locked up and had their lives ruined by the drugs war and crackdowns on weed. Now the rich will move in and make money out of it... the system is wrong Naw dude, its all good. Only the rich or the ones taking the cash risk are able to bring us the goodies of modern weed. You want to smoke ditch weed? its alwys going to be available. But for those tasty oils and somewhat? You need cash to start., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Not a bad idea, proactive treatment to cure the munchies. Should be legal here too. Here's to hoping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 I'm lost here... How does Thailand legalizing marijuana for supposedly only medical purposes, and I thought that was supposed to include only when prescribed by a doctor or some other official source, suddenly somehow transform into permission for Thai private entrepreneurs to start producing, selling and exporting marijuana-laced sweets to the general public for recreational use??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyezhov Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 40 minutes ago, DrTuner said: Not a bad idea, proactive treatment to cure the munchies. Should be legal here too. Here's to hoping. I love those little sweets by the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 21 hours ago, webfact said: “By US law, each piece can contain no more than 5 milligrams of CBD,” she said. 5 mg per piece .! Hardly worth the chewing effort .. She needs to up the ante to go in with the Gummy Bears .. Oh and drop the Goth' lipstick .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyezhov Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 9 minutes ago, Justgrazing said: 5 mg per piece .! Hardly worth the chewing effort .. She needs to up the ante to go in with the Gummy Bears .. Oh and drop the Goth' lipstick .. Those are soooooo gnarly dude...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcnx Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 16 hours ago, Father Fintan Stack said: Beauty queen? She got hit hard with the ugly stick in subsequent years then. Fell from the top of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcnx Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 49 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said: I'm lost here... How does Thailand legalizing marijuana for supposedly only medical purposes, and I thought that was supposed to include only when prescribed by a doctor or some other official source, suddenly somehow transform into permission for Thai private entrepreneurs to start producing, selling and exporting marijuana-laced sweets to the general public for recreational use??? She’s in the USA. The title is misleading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gk10002000 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 They may be headed to the states but I doubt the US border patrol and customs will let them past the port of entry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 On 4/25/2019 at 12:43 PM, DLock said: The headline is somewhat misleading... "Weed-laced Thai sweets heading to 30 US states" ...and what year did she win Miss Thailand World...1954? And "Kanja Witch"...yeah, I can see that. At least she has beauty whether it was sometime ago or now as human, which I reckon is more than any of you NON George Clooney look alikes can claim I bet. The woman also has the smarts to make more money than most of us can even think of making, let alone achieve. Such unworthy comments by men about women. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Some derogatory comments have been removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 10 hours ago, dcnx said: She’s in the USA. The title is misleading. Ahhh.... nowhere in the OP article does it actually say that or even suggest it... But, that would explain how/why.... The only location info in the article AFAICT is the photo talking about the pair appearing at a news conference here at Ramkhamhaeng University... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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