Deputy Prime Minister-Minister of Public Health Thank you to the Narcotics Control Committee for agreeing to the draft announcement specifying the names of drugs. There is no "marijuana" in the large drug board. The NACC decides whether or not it is approved or not on 25 January. This is an urgent policy that must be followed according to the law. Ready to create understanding of the case Is marijuana free or not? This is not because the THC substance (THC) is controlled, and must not exceed 0.2%.
At 4:30 p.m. on January 20, 2022, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health Gave an interview after a meeting of the Narcotics Control Committee. Dr. Thongchai Keeratihatthayakorn The Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health (Ministry of Public Health) chaired the consideration (draft) of the Ministry of Public Health announcement on specifying the names of narcotics in category 5 B.E. ... on the issue of removing marijuana and hemp from the list of narcotic drugs. Penalty Category 5 (YS.5) that from now on it will follow the legal process. When it is presented to the Narcotics Committee, the Narcotics Control Board, and if it is passed The Minister The Ministry of Public Health must sign. which was asked to pass
“On behalf of the government On behalf of the Cabinet His Excellency General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister, would like to thank the Narcotics Control Committee meeting today (20 Jan.) where there was a fairly unanimous vote that Agreed on the draft announcement. Regarding the designation of category 5 narcotic drugs that do not have "marijuana plants" in them, this is considered a release according to the government's urgent policy," Mr. Anutin said.
Mr. Anutin said that from the results of the meeting of the Narcotics Control Committee It's quite complete. Ask all parties to respect the resolution. Because it is considered that this meeting is a push to follow every step. And when presented to the Narcotics Control Board (NACC), it must be considered a draft that has been approved at every step. Since the subcommittee came to the control committee. Only a large drug board remains. which everyone must follow the constitution Please be assured that this is the government's urgent policy. The Prime Minister has made a statement to the parliamentary meeting. which is also an urgent policy. But with caution, Intention to take care of people's problems, Intention to produce alternative results, enhance income, and be healthy There is a medicine that can cure suffering from marijuana. Even though this is an urgent policy, it took more than two and a half years to get to this point.
“Today the Ministry of Public Health has done its best. It is now out of the hands of public health. Only the Narcotics Committee of the Narcotics Control Board remains. that must approve this draft announcement This will be in line with the Narcotics Code of 2021, which does not have the word marijuana in it. If this draft is accepted, there is no need for further interpretation. Please consider the benefits of the people. Citizen benefits Do not consider that the power you once had will be lost and law enforcement will be lost. Today, the Thai people cannot be forced by anyone. We are Thai government officials. We volunteer to serve the country and must benefit our Thai brothers and sisters. Don't think of marijuana as a drug, but we look at it from another angle. So don't argue there. We have to look at the benefits of the country better,” Mr. Anutin said.
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When asked if people can plant or not. Or have to wait for the announcement first? Mr. Anutin said that nowadays people can plant in the form of community enterprises. In terms of using it as a raw material for health products We have approved the cultivation of more than 4,000 rai. Today we do it so that the people can grow and use it, and the leaves can still be sold. The extracted flowers contain no more than 0.2% THC and can generate income. Don't say marijuana. free, no control Because this is controlled No more than 0.2% THC can be used, a level that the World Health Organization accepts as beneficial. The more CBD, the more beneficial. The more there are, the easier it is to find. People can use it more. As for smoking that is not beneficial to the body, there will be legislation to control it. It's like the Kratom law.
“As for international matters, it is written that if it is used for medical purposes, research, and increasing people's income, it can be done. But we have an explanation. Because we consider the benefits of our fellow citizens. The health of the people is the most important matter for the Ministry of Public Health, which is effective as the Minister. is being supervised,” Mr. Anutin said.
Mr. Anutin said that now the Ministry of Public Health follows every law at every step. and is in response to the urgent policy of the government General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister, whoever does not carry out their duties must be responsible for each organization. Having a committee to discuss together. If there are conflicting opinions, a resolution must be reached. But today the decision was unanimous, with only 3 agencies asking to include their observations. It has been reported that The chairman of the meeting said that there were 28 people in the meeting, 25 people agreed, 3 people disagreed, but really they agreed, only there were additional observations, so it was considered that they all agreed. There was a unanimous decision. And from now on, it will be presented to the main board on January 25th without being able to make changes. Will you just agree or not? If you agree, the Minister of Public Health. whose name is Anutin will sign immediately.
When asked how to control cannabis plants from abroad, Mr. Anutin said that there are already regulations. What types of foreign goods can't be entered? We can extract plants that grow in Thailand. The FDA is already in charge of issuing regulations. There is control. Taking into account the safety of the people as the main concern He told the FDA secretary to hurry up. But I cannot tell you to do right or wrong like that. Today, the FDA is doing its best. Regulations are drafted. Rules for the protection, protection, and safety of cannabis plants It's all been done.
