webfact Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Public hearing on growing ganja at home begins today Picture: Daily News They are pictures that would have been unthinkable just a few years ago. A deputy prime minister and health minister smiling, admiring and pointing at marihuana plants in Thailand. And proclaiming his intention to ease restrictions on the private growing of cannabis and even large scale farming for the pharmaceutical sector. The man in the pictures is Anutin Charnvirakul who has received negative press during the coronavirus pandemic after his comments about foreigners and masks. Anutin - a billionaire who was welcomed into the cabinet as leader of the Bhumjaithai party - rode into power on an election platform of easing restrictions surrounding the growing and use of ganja. Billboards with ganja leafs were erected throughout the kingdom as his party sought to gain political traction by promoting the plant as a cash crop and suggesting that private individuals could grow up to six plants for their own use. Now, after the coronavirus pandemic seems to have put the issue on the back foot for the past few months, the issue is once again front and center in the public eye. Daily News reported that a public hearing is underway today to press ahead with the next stage in the legalization progress of a drug that hitherto has seen users fined and producers and smugglers jailed for lengthy terms for transgressions. Picture: Daily News Some cannabis based medications are already legally available but the issue of the private growing of cannabis is now on the table. In this stage opinions are being sought with regard to two areas. Firstly, it is to allow those who have medical conditions and who have received doctor's certificates the right to grow cannabis for their own use. Secondly, it is to allow farmers to have the right to grow cannabis for supply to the pharmaceutical industry and Thai hospitals, herbalists and local doctors so that it can be prescribed for medical reasons. The public hearing is a collaboration of the public health ministry and the food and drug administration in line with government policy. Comments regarding the issue can be left on the latter's website from now until June 9th after which the next stage of deliberations will take place. Anutin was at pains to stress that he is following regulations in seeking the law changes necessary so that the private growing of the drug and full scale farming can take place thus bringing a welcome cash boost to farmers. Picture: Daily News His campaign pledge promised that ALL Thais could grow six plants. The Daily News story contained no reference to the wishes of many that ganja could possibly be legalized and even grown by the public for more widespread recreational use in the future. This may or may not be something that will be raised in public forums in the future, notes Thaivisa. Source: Daily News -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2020-06-05 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Matzzon Posted June 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2020 When is the public hearing about this Anutin guy breaking his own rules going to be? 10 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluesofa Posted June 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2020 1 minute ago, Matzzon said: When is the public hearing about this Anutin guy breaking his own rules going to be? I know the outcome of the hearing already: 'Waiting to borrow a face mask from a friend' who has since died is a reasonable answer. 5 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Grumpy John Posted June 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2020 (edited) 45 minutes ago, webfact said: "thus bringing a welcome cash boost to farmers." But only the right kind of farmers! Sure there will be a few....lets say hillbilly farmers included...if they can meet The criteria laid down by the...who is that exactly???...ones behind the scenes. The vast majority on the list are the connected crowd. All we need to know is how big is the brown envelope and who is it handed to? Edited June 5, 2020 by Grumpy John 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post YetAnother Posted June 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2020 44 minutes ago, webfact said: A deputy prime minister and health minister smiling, maskless, no distancing; hypocrite 12 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NCC1701A Posted June 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2020 "I smoke some of this before every decision I make. Its a miracle drug." 3 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dkg224 Posted June 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2020 Those are some pretty poor looking plants. Sprouting 1 leafers is not a good sign of healthy plants or genetics. If they would like recommendations and help, feel free to contact me. ???? 11 6 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CraigInBangkok Posted June 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2020 Not going to get over excited(again) but this looks promising 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChipButty Posted June 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2020 Farang not allowed? 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CraigInBangkok Posted June 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, ChipButty said: Farang not allowed? No ... but their Thai wives should be 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susco Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 1 hour ago, webfact said: The man in the pictures is Anutin Charnvirakul who has received negative press during the coronavirus pandemic after his comments about foreigners and masks Just wait for him to be praised to heaven by the usual suspects here, when he takes a positive stance on drugs. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DirtyHarry55 Posted June 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2020 The promise of growing Ganja's what got him in office but will he deliver on making it legal for the public? Well at least they got a drug dealer to sell for top buck. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post holy cow cm Posted June 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2020 9ft plants with barely any flowers? They say so all Thai can grow and use it who has a condition, but in all honesty it needs to cover all people who have some sort of condition i.e. high blood pressure glaucoma, anxiety etc. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 3 minutes ago, Susco said: Just wait for him to be praised to heaven by the usual suspects here, when he takes a positive stance on drugs. There is no way anyone will stand behind this guy. Maybe he is backing something ok, but he is still not ok. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigInBangkok Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 4 minutes ago, holy cow cm said: 9ft plants with barely any flowers? They say so all Thai can grow and use it who has a condition, but in all honesty it needs to cover all people who have some sort of condition i.e. high blood pressure glaucoma, anxiety etc. Well their list of conditions for the oil was quite extensive so hopefully this carries over to growing flowers. I think they have to do something soon anyway as there are decent indoor grows popping up all over the place, so the government are losing out on money. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lust Posted June 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2020 Thailand has the opportunity to make this country amazing again. Want your tourism back? Start opening weed friendly resorts. Bring the money and smiles back to Thai people. Tax and sell it! 3 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Neeranam Posted June 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2020 Is that a Rolex? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 28 minutes ago, CraigInBangkok said: No ... but their Thai wives should be from the article... In this stage opinions are being sought with regard to two areas. Firstly, it is to allow those who have medical conditions and who have received doctor's certificates the right to grow cannabis for their own use. Secondly, it is to allow farmers to have the right to grow cannabis for supply to the pharmaceutical industry and Thai hospitals, herbalists and local doctors so that it can be prescribed for medical reasons. So yes, if "their" Thai wives satisfy one of these two categories. Anyone who expected the "six-plant" option to be extended unregulated was a fool. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigInBangkok Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Just now, Neeranam said: Is that a Rolex? maybe he has a mate that sells them ... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tingnongnoi Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 1 hour ago, YetAnother said: maskless, no distancing; hypocrite photos from back in January, was it a requirement then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunKenAP Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Anutin is a as..ole of the first degree. He needs to be kicked out of the office and jailed along with many of his fellow Ministers. Is even one of them qualified for the Ministry they have control over??? Perhaps he is hopeful allowing students to grow 6-MJ plants will stop their rebellious ideas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluesofa Posted June 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2020 33 minutes ago, DirtyHarry55 said: The promise of growing Ganja's what got him in office but will he deliver on making it legal for the public? Well at least they got a drug dealer to sell for top buck. Will he get the franchise to sell to Australia? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rkidlad Posted June 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2020 51 minutes ago, ChipButty said: Farang not allowed? They can own 49% of the plant with a local partner owning 51%. The farang must also employ 4 local staff to take care of the plant. If the plant is a success, the government reserve the right to take the plant off you and cancel your visa. 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 34 minutes ago, CraigInBangkok said: 37 minutes ago, Neeranam said: Is that a Rolex? maybe he has a mate that sells them ... Wouldn't that make them second hand? (It might take you a minute) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 The top pic' I'll take is his badboy ganja gansta' impression .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffggi Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Is this the best you've been able to produce....??? LOL 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chassa Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 5 hours ago, webfact said: They are pictures that would have been unthinkable just a few years ago. Was quite normal when I first came to Thailand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phuketshrew Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 2 hours ago, bluesofa said: 2 hours ago, CraigInBangkok said: 3 hours ago, Neeranam said: Is that a Rolex? maybe he has a mate that sells them ... Wouldn't that make them second hand? (It might take you a minute) I clocked it straight away ... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 17 hours ago, holy cow cm said: 9ft plants with barely any flowers? They say so all Thai can grow and use it who has a condition, but in all honesty it needs to cover all people who have some sort of condition i.e. high blood pressure glaucoma, anxiety etc. As a previous daily smoker and someone with high blood pressure , I don't think there is any serious evidence to suggest cannabis is a good treatment for high blood pressure ( whatever other benefits it has ). Those studies that have been made seem to suggest the opposite is more likely . https://wayofleaf.com/cannabis/101/how-does-marijuana-affect-your-blood-pressure Nonetheless, we don’t recommend using cannabis specifically to lower your heart rate or treat your blood pressure. Speak to your doctor before considering medical marijuana for any condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Denim said: As a previous daily smoker and someone with high blood pressure , I don't think there is any serious evidence to suggest cannabis is a good treatment for high blood pressure 'My friend' takes his blood pressure before and after. Generally after is 10% less for around 2 hours. Definitely reduces BPH symptoms. Don't know about tobacco though. Stuff that makes you sleepy reduces BP, stuff that jigs you up increases BP. Edited June 5, 2020 by BritManToo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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