snoop1130 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Marijuana users queue up for amnesty on last day By Puangchompoo Prasert, Mongkolchaowarat Thangmangmee The Nation More than 1,000 people queued up outside the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) head office in Nonthaburi to put their names down as users of marijuana on Tuesday, the very last day of the amnesty period. The people, most of whom were under 45, stood around in the two waiting areas or were part of the 200-metre-long queue. Dr Surachoke Tangwiwat, FDA deputy secretary-general, said some people were disqualified because they presented forged documents and photos of marijuana plants downloaded from the Net. Others, meanwhile, were allowed to register despite bringing insufficient documents. They are required to present the remaining documents later. Surachoke explained that marijuana users were given 90 days since February 19 to register and seek amnesty under the Narcotics Act. “Once the marijuana in their possession – which should last two to three months – is finished, a patient cannot just get more. They will be required to enter the system for diagnosis and be prescribed cannabinoid medication by authorised doctors. If a doctor believes the ailment does not require marijuana, then other medication will be prescribed,” he said. Surachoke also said that up to 800 people per day have been showing up at the FDA’s one-stop service centre during the 90-day people, and that 16,000 people nationwide have registered so far. He believes more than 2,000 people will show up to register on the last day. There were long queues in other provinces too, averaging about 100 to 200 applicants. Some 150 marijuana users showed up to register in Phitsanulok’s Muang district. Provincial Health Office chief Dr Piya Sirilak said that since February 19 nearly 300 users had registered and dozens more were expected on Tuesday afternoon. Monthasan Suksawat, 65, from Wat Bote district, who needs marijuana for his chronic spine and muscle pain, said he was sent back home to take photographs of the marijuana plants he grows. He said his home was 30 kilometres away, and urged the authorities to extend the deadline for the sake of patients. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30369746 -- © Copyright The Nation 2019-05-21 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mok199 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Up and running , amazing !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbezoz Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 I assume that the registration was undertaken on the ground floor of the various premises just in case some weed users thought they could fly from an upper floor balcony ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inn Between Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 17 minutes ago, geoffbezoz said: I assume that the registration was undertaken on the ground floor of the various premises just in case some weed users thought they could fly from an upper floor balcony ???? I assume you watch your copy of Reefer Madness at least once a week to be reminded of the "reality" of how cannabis affects people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Look at them reefers, is that madness or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabarin Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 I am not sure what the purpose of the amnesty exactly is as it will be finished tomorrow? As far I know it does not matter when you smoked in the past, when tested, the outcome is what counts. So would all of them, until having the certificate, still be arrested from tomorrow and on again then (if coming across a test)? As that would mean they are now all on a list and easy to trace down, even if the certificate is denied. Guess it only helped those who also got certified within the amnesty period so that confuses me with many people on the last day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greyhat Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 29 minutes ago, geoffbezoz said: I assume that the registration was undertaken on the ground floor of the various premises just in case some weed users thought they could fly from an upper floor balcony ???? Right out of the gates, the boomer post of the thread starting off strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilsonandson Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Johnny grows his own, hope he registered his weed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
from the home of CC Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 In Canada although it's totally legal, the majority of doctors will not get involved with marijuana prescriptions (liability issues and prejudice), you're going to find the same problem here.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Marijuana users queue up on last day for amnesty By THE NATION A huge number of people turn up at the Food and Drug Administration headquarters in Bangkok yesterday to apply for amnesty over their possession of marijuana. THOUSANDS of people nationwide showed up at provincial health offices to put their names down as users of marijuana yesterday, the very last day of the amnesty period. Despite a previous estimate that there were 800,000 to 2 million locals using marijuana to treat ailments, the number of users registered with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and provincial health offices for amnesty was below 20,000. Though that number doubled when combined with another 20,000 people who registered via the Kwankao Foundation, it is still far under the number of estimated users. Meanwhile, more than 1,000 people – most of them under 45 – queued up outside the FDA head office in Nonthaburi, either standing in two waiting areas or joining a 200-metre-long queue. Dr Surachoke Tangwiwat, FDA deputy secretary-general, said some people were disqualified because they presented forged documents and photos of marijuana plants downloaded from the Net. Others, meanwhile, were allowed to register despite bringing insufficient documents. They are required to present the remaining documents later. Surachoke explained that marijuana users were given 90 days since February 19 to register and seek amnesty under the Narcotics Act. “Once the marijuana in their possession – which should last two to three months – is finished, a patient cannot just get more. They will be required to enter the system for diagnosis and be prescribed cannabinoid medication by authorised doctors. If a doctor believes the ailment does not require marijuana, then other medication will be prescribed,” he said. Hundreds showing up every day Surachoke also said that up to 800 people per day have been showing up at the FDA’s one-stop service centre during the 90-day period, and that 16,000 people nationwide have registered to date. He believes more than 2,000 people will show up to register later in the day. There were long queues in other provinces too, averaging about 100 to 200 applicants. Some 150 marijuana users showed up to register in Phitsanulok’s Muang district. Provincial Health Office chief Dr Piya Sirilak said that since February 19 nearly 300 users had registered and dozens more were expected yesterday afternoon. Monthasan Suksawat, 65, from Wat Bote district, who needs marijuana for his chronic spine and muscle pain, said he was sent back home to take photographs of the marijuana plants he grows. He said his home was 30 kilometres away, and urged the authorities to extend the deadline for the sake of patients. In Krabi, breast, lung and liver cancer patient Arporn Kulabut, 54, registered her marijuana possession. She said she had undergone modern treatments for 10 years before trying marijuana oil last year. Her condition improved within three months and her cancer had gone in remission, though she will still have to monitor her health. Akaradech Chakjinda, an adviser to a Thailand-based marijuana promoting association, registered his possession of weed oil for treating insomnia and chronic headaches, and pointed out that many people whose ailment required marijuana weren’t allowed to register. In Udon Thani, final-stage cancer patient Prapanida Chaikhini registered her possession of a small number of marijuana plants, which she depended on to make juice to drink every morning. She said her condition had improved, she was able to eat more and sleep well, and so wished to legally register for its use. The Udon Thani health office deputy chief and pharmacist, Manoch Nakhawajana, said he had been campaigning to increase public awareness of the downsides of marijuana use, including intoxication and addiction, to ensure that Thais use marijuana products for medical purposes only. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30369766 -- © Copyright The Nation 2019-05-22 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilsonandson Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 The legalization of marijuana for medical use in Thailand has created confusion over who can produce it and what qualifies consumers to legally use it. The National Assembly approved the legislation late last year, but the regulations governing the new law have yet to be put in place. Steve Sandford spoke to independent producers of cannabis oil as well as consumers affected by the new law as the government's deadline for users to register drew to a close this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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