The issuance of the Notification of the Ministry of Public Health on identifying the names of narcotics category 5, B.E. 2565 that is effective

since last June 

But still regulated cannabis extracts with THC content in excess of 0.2% still considered narcotic.

which after this announcement becomes effective

Causing many different parties to express their concerns

Because it unlocks marijuana from drugs.

without the law

in clear control to support

until it becomes a vacuum

To the point that there is a question whether 

Although at that time there was an acceleration of the

at the same time, but this law was still not approved by the council. 

, especially on the side that disagrees with the free use of marijuana   

When buying and selling marijuana becomes a trend immediately after unlocking

Including the use of marijuana as a component of food, snacks, beverages, creating a trading business

Recreational marijuana smoking is everywhere.

especially in tourist attractions and business districts

Including the concern that

Children and young people will have easy access to cannabis.

It is the first door to step into other drugs.

and calls for marijuana

back to being a drug

The side that uses cannabis

There are both sides that support.

medical marijuana use

and use in industry

or businesses related to processing

including those used for recreational purposes

Because in the past, there have been investments, efforts, cultivation of marijuana and harvesting the product to benefit.

and generate substantial income

When the trend of using

is ignited and used more

Shortly after the release of marijuana from drugs, the

 was issued.

Give every part of marijuana

including hemp extract

is a controlled herb

People aged 20 years and over are allowed to possess, take advantage of, care, storage, transport, sell, but smoking marijuana in public is prohibited.

Do not use in pregnant women.

or breastfeeding women

Do not sell to people under 20 years old.

Despite this announcement

Still, concerns about marijuana use have not gone away.

make government office

Establishments, department stores, business sectors have their own guidelines.

To limit the use of marijuana that is inappropriate and can have negative effects on society as a whole.

Until 5 months later,

and canceled the announcement of the Ministry of Public Health on herbs. Controlled (Marijuana) 2022, old version, to suit the current situation.

After the change from harmful drugs in category 5 to controlled herbs, it was also seen that during the transition

There should be control to prevent the use of marijuana, especially inflorescences, for misuse.  

The essence of the addition of the original announcement is the change from all parts of controlled medicinal plants.

Let's control only the flower part of marijuana.

People who will take advantage of cannabis

For study, research, export, sale or processing, permission and data storage are required.

Source and use

Do not sell to people under 20 years old, pregnant and lactating women.

And do not sell to students. Students are prohibited from smoking controlled herbs in the establishment.

And do not sell through vending machines.

Including the network through electronic or online channels and prohibiting advertising and prohibiting the sale of controlled herbs

in places for religious ceremonies, dormitories, parks, zoos and amusement parks

Despite issuing a new Ministry of Public Health announcement to control the use of marijuana

especially the inflorescence

which is an important part that contains a lot of active ingredients

Not to be used for wrong purposes

But the Director-General of the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine

 make this point

The following question arose:

At the same time, the lack of clarity in the law

to control the use of marijuana

Causing many groups to come out and move

In particular, the call for expedite the birth of a law with clear details.

in controlling the use of marijuana in all dimensions, such as

 that has expressed its position

Calling for the return of marijuana as a drug

And the important point is

Thai Rath online news team reported

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