Cannabis

"Amnesia", "Jack Haze", and "Night Nurse" are among marijuana strains on sale at a pop-up truck in Bangkok, as retailers cash in on demand for the newly ...

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Public Health Minister Anutin Charvirakul on Tuesday declared the decriminalisation of cannabis a good policy with campaigns in place to ensure its proper ...

That would leave a vacuum of controls on recreational use of cannabis needed to protect young people, Mr Somchai said. Mr Anutin said he expected a bill on cannabis and hemp use would be passed during the present parliamentary session. "That exceeds the target," he said.

On June 9, Thailand formally removed cannabis and hemp from its list of Schedule V drugs. The exclusion of cannabis from that category means that it can.

The only downside of cannabis is the prejudice of the individuals who use it. The exact date of its introduction to Thailand and the rest of the region is largely unknown. In December 2018, Thailand became the first country in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to legalize cannabis for therapeutic purposes. The Cannabis Dispensary in Bangkok, which debuted on June 9, also sells cannabis leaves for private smoking. Although they are both members of the Cannabis genus, there is a difference between hemp and marijuana. If proven guilty, the perpetrator may be sentenced to a minimum of 15 years in jail, with no maximum length of term. In 2016, the University of Vermont and Ohio State University declared cannabis a legitimate subject of study. Toto Inasal will also assist with the experimenting of cannabis products with food and beverages.” Recently, scientists and academics have asserted that there is no distinction and only one strain of cannabis, Cannabis sativa L. The Waldo Institute is overseen by the Suan Sunandhta Rajabhat University’s Faculty of Science. The institute provides consultation, training, cross-breeding trials, and so forth. Jongkasem Julakham-Platon, a restaurateur and proprietor of the Bangkok-based Filipino-Thai restaurant Toto Inasal, has teamed with the Waldo18 organization. On June 9, Thailand formally removed cannabis and hemp from its list of Schedule V drugs.

The pungent smell of smoke was unmistakable as revellers celebrated under the stars at a major Thai cannabis festival following the kingdom's decision to ...

"Not just us, the customers have been waiting for this time." "It is so relaxing. "You see the people, they are coming and they are so happy," he said. And cannabis products with more than 0.2 percent concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) -- the psychoactive compound that produces the drug's "high" -- remain illegal. "As soon as we got through to the other side, we sparked up," said Steve Cannon, 62, who came with a group of friends. While the changes stop short of Canada and Uruguay's decisions to fully legalise recreational use, Thailand hopes to cash in on the growing global market -- already worth billions of dollars -- for legal cannabis products, particularly in food and medicine.

After the decriminalisation of cannabis on June 9, four men were admitted to hospitals in Bangkok for treatment after cannabis overdose, one of whom later ...

Mr Chadchart said the BMA would monitor the situation and educate students and teachers about cannabis. Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Tuesday that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's (BMA) Medical Services Department reported that the four were sent to BMA-run hospitals with suspected overdose symptoms. After the decriminalisation of cannabis on June 9, four men were admitted to hospitals in Bangkok for treatment after cannabis overdose, one of whom later died of heart failure.

At a man-made beach tucked away in a small town just outside of Bangkok, an annual cannabis festival takes place within a pocket of legal limbo, ...

And until things become clearer surrounding cannabis in Thailand, their goal is to put their customers' minds at ease. In Instagrammable weed shops around Bangkok, cannabis buds—which could yield 15 to 25 percent THC if processed—are already legally sold on shelves since the plant was decriminalized. The location of the expo was no accident—Buriram, a traditionally agricultural province and one of BP’s strongest voter bases, is now positioning itself to become a major player in the country’s burgeoning cannabis industry. The bill, which is still being deliberated, seeks to clarify some of the ambiguity surrounding recreational cannabis consumption and sale. With the government taking a conservative stance on recreational use, authorities have repeatedly emphasized that cannabis should only be used for medical and economic purposes, and cannabis products with a THC level above 0.2% remain outlawed. The government is in the process of clarifying this ambiguity, as lawmakers passed the first reading of a draft bill just a day before June 9, legalization day. In attendance at the Buriram expo was Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul of the Bhumjaithai Party (BP), which has been spearheading the legalization of cannabis as a member of Prayut Chan-o-cha’s military-aligned coalition government. Weed enthusiasts rejoiced at the milestone, and businesses immediately began cashing in on the opportunity, with shops selling cannabis buds and novel cannabis-based products. She hopes to find the best fit for the local climate, so that local farmers don’t have to go through the trial-and-error process themselves. Exhibitors displayed various cannabis products, ranging from standard CBD oils to the more adventurous cannabis-infused kimchi and ice cream, while the local government handed out 1,000 free cannabis seedlings. But the reality on the ground is far less clear, confusing even, for cannabis users. A dank smell wafts through the air as local musicians serenade the crowd, surrounded by booths selling cannabis products.

BANGKOK: Thailand's move to legalise cannabis is drawing big companies from the beverage, entertainment and consumer product sectors into the business of ...

Hokkaido Food and Beverage Co marketing director Kanwara Kiratisaevee, said the company launched a Marucho snack with terpene flavour in January this year to test the market response. "We launched a premium toothpaste with hemp seed oil to the market last month. "A majority of people hope to use cannabis-based products to benefit their sleep, but manufacturers are limited because the quantity of cannabis allowed in products is still controlled by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)," he said.

Spain may soon legalize cannabis for medical purposes, but associations and experts claim it won't change the current situation.

But if the proposal is amended, some of them may be interested in voting for it. "We want a more specific regulation on growing cannabis at home because the law is unclear. "Public hospitals don't have proper physicians to treat patients with medical cannabis drugs. After a period in which the MPs of the subcommittee will debate the draft bill and make amendments' proposals, the Spanish Health Commission must vote to approve the amended draft bill on June 23. Successively, I went to cannabis social clubs, but today I grow cannabis plants at home. After suffering from benzodiazepine and opioid overdoses, cannabis entered my life at the best moment possible.

“I dig the low-dose weed drinks, it's something new and different,” says says Thomas Wesley Pentz, better known for his artistic name, Diplo, talking about ...

For Doug Walker, president and founder of Leisuretown, what’s golden here is the opportunity. According to information procured exclusively ahead of an official announcement, the new cannabis drinks will launch in California soon, under the Leisuretown brand name. “I can drink a few and just chill.”

Four people were admitted to hospital for treatment after cannabis use and one later died of heart failure in the first known cases of hospitalisation after ...

More than 785,000 people have registered for cannabis cultivation on the government’s “Plookganja” app and website, with the majority having been granted certificates. A 16-year-old was admitted to intensive care, allegedly following a cannabis overdose. The governor received a report today (Tuesday) from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s (BMA) Medical Services Department that a 17-year-old and a 25-year-old have been admitted to city-run hospitals for treatment of heart palpitations after consuming cannabis.

Visitors to Thailand can take edibles and use medical marijuana, but smoking in public is still illegal.

Here’s a list of what you can and can’t do when it comes to enjoying cannabis in the country. “But I would caution purely recreational tourists to hold off before putting Thailand on their trip list.” If you’re planning on lighting up a joint in the park, Thailand isn’t the destination for you. While the medical marijuana policies for tourists are still vague, some of the information that has been released seems encouraging. For context, most U.S. states that have legalized cannabis do not have a cap on potency, Jackson-Fitzgerald said. Cannabis has been a topic of interest in Thailand for years.

In a bid to protect consumers from adverse effects and control the use of cannabis in food products, the Department of Health issued new guidelines on ...

People can also register via the website or app for permission to cultivate the plant. “The ministry has also provided clear information on the correct use of cannabis.” • Display the number of cannabis leaves used in each dish.

On June 2, Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill redefining cannabis laws in Minnesota, legalizing sales as long as they follow state regulations.

“Being able to have CBD become a trend, if not the whole cannabis industry, is giving us the right exposure to be able to cross those bridges, mend them, keep on the fight. We’re here to serve, we’re here to change, and help and cure, and more,” Lorenzo said. The products must stay within the federal limit of 0.3% THC, as well.

One of Al Harrington's biggest takeaways from his sixteen-year run in the NBA? Never let a rookie take your spot. The former power forward constantly found ...

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A top court in Brazil has authorized three patients to grow cannabis for medical treatment, a decision that is likely to be applied nationwide in similar ...

Argentina’s approved on May 27 a law to regularize the medical use of cannabis and established a regulatory agency to control how patients obtain seeds and marijuana derived products. “The discourse against this possibility is moralistic. “Let us stop this prejudice, this moralism that delays the development of this issue at the legislative, and many times clouds the minds of Brazilian judges.”