Bangkok’s new weed sales truck goes viral, but operates in a legal grey area The Thai government has hastily issued restrictions on access to marijuana and cannabis following numerous complaints and concerns over the possibility of unrestricted use of this intoxicating plant as the Thai government’s decriminalization since June 9 new regulations. The country’s Minister of Public Health, Anutin Charnvirakul, signed a regulation on June 16 to designate marijuana and marijuana as controlled plants, and the possession and use of these plants are now prohibited for persons under the age of 20, as well as pregnant and nursing mothers…
The Thai government has hastily introduced new regulations to limit access to marijuana and cannabis. legalization This has sparked numerous complaints since June 9 and raised concerns about the possibility of the intoxicating plant being used unchecked.
The country’s public health minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, signed a rule on June 16 to designate marijuana and marijuana as controlled plants, which now prohibits people under the age of 20 and pregnant and breastfeeding mothers from possessing and using the plants unless they Have a doctor’s permission.
The legalization of cannabis in Thailand – a first for an Asian country – originally referred to the cultivation of cannabis and its consumption in food and beverages, with the aim of boosting Thailand’s agriculture and tourism. Technically, smoking marijuana is still illegal.
Weed businesses are popping up
But soon after the regulation went into effect, businesses began to sell marijuana publicly, with a variety of cannabis available across Bangkok. For example, in the popular backpacker area of Khao San Road, a pop-up truck quickly began delivering weed variants called “Amnesia”, “Jack Haze” and “Night Nurse” to foreigners and locals alike, and achieved huge success.
The rapid increase in marijuana sales has sparked concerns as at least one person has reportedly died from an “overdose” and several others have been hospitalized after smoking or otherwise consuming marijuana, according to Bangkok City Hall.
Confusion about legal status
The problem is that it remains unclear how authorities should deal with marijuana smoking in public places, as the draft marijuana regulation bill is still being debated in Thailand’s parliament amid confusion over how to use it legally. The draft bill could take several months to become law.
At the same time, the government has issued formal regulations such as banning marijuana use in schools, requiring retailers to provide clear information about marijuana use in food and beverages, and applying health laws that define marijuana smoke as a “public nuisance.” Jail and fine.
hasty action
Critics say the government is eager to remove criminal penalties for marijuana before passing a law to ensure it is regulated, possibly for next year’s election.
Health Minister Anutin, a leading advocate for legalizing marijuana, has defended the government’s legalization approach.
“We’re legalizing marijuana for medical and health purposes,” he said, adding, “use beyond that is not appropriate … we need laws to control it.”
