The result of amending this ministerial regulation It may lead to fewer drug crimes. Help improve the drug addiction situation in Thailand. Or it may cause cannabis entrepreneurs who have invested in building businesses both to grow houses and shops to suffer losses. Because we just invested and haven't reached the break-even point yet.
But it is certain that this is the result of the amendment of the ministerial regulations. It would disrupt the cannabis research industry in Thailand. and revert back to the dark ages again
The Narcotics Act (No. 7) of 2019 stipulates that marijuana is a category 5 narcotic. It cannot be grown and sold. Unless permitted by the Food and Drug Administration.
Therefore, it can be planted if necessary for medical benefits. patient treatment or research and development Including agriculture, commerce, science or industry for medical benefits. and must receive permission from the Secretary-General of the Food and Drug Administration With the approval of the Narcotics Control Board.
But on November 25, 2020, the Narcotics Control Committee approved the draft announcement of the Ministry of Public Health. The matter of specifying the names of category 5 drugs, unlocking the parts of marijuana and hemp that can be used without being classified as drugs. By announcing in the Royal Gazette and is effective from December 15, 2020
The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) reports that the Thai government has announced the unlocking of marijuana for health care purposes. But found that after unlocking Marijuana is most commonly used recreationally. Secondarily, it is for medical and health benefits. But there is still a lack of evidence supporting the use of marijuana as a first-line drug to treat patients.
Additionally, marijuana use has the most direct negative impact on society. Next is the health of the user. TDRI reveals that most legally registered cannabis businesses are making more losses than profits. And the law still has gaps in supervision from upstream to downstream.
After finding that drug cases had increased 4-5 times, the Prime Minister held a meeting with the Minister of Public Health on 8 May 2024, ordering him to amend the ministry's announcement by bringing "marijuana" back as a category 5 drug and expedite Ministerial regulations were issued allowing use for medical and health purposes only. The process will be completed by the end of this year.
The result of amending this ministerial regulation It may lead to fewer drug crimes. Help improve the drug addiction situation in Thailand. Or it may cause cannabis entrepreneurs who have invested in building businesses both to grow houses and shops to suffer losses. Because we just invested and haven't reached the break-even point yet.
But it is certain that this is the result of the amendment of the ministerial regulations. It would disrupt the cannabis research industry in Thailand. and revert back to the dark ages again
The Narcotics Act (No. 7) of 2019 stipulates that marijuana is a category 5 narcotic. It cannot be grown and sold. Unless permitted by the Food and Drug Administration.
Therefore, it can be planted if necessary for medical benefits. patient treatment or research and development Including agriculture, commerce, science or industry for medical benefits. and must receive permission from the Secretary-General of the Food and Drug Administration With the approval of the Narcotics Control Board.
But on November 25, 2020, the Narcotics Control Committee approved the draft announcement of the Ministry of Public Health. The matter of specifying the names of category 5 drugs, unlocking the parts of marijuana and hemp that can be used without being classified as drugs. By announcing in the Royal Gazette and is effective from December 15, 2020
The stems, bark, fibers, branches, roots, leaves, extracts containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) not exceeding 0.2 percent by weight, and seeds can be used for medicinal purposes. research study Health products and others
The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) reports that the Thai government has announced the unlocking of marijuana for health care purposes. But found that after unlocking Marijuana is most commonly used recreationally. Secondarily, it is for medical and health benefits. But there is still a lack of evidence supporting the use of marijuana as a first-line drug to treat patients.
Additionally, marijuana use has the most direct negative impact on society. Next is the health of the user. TDRI reveals that most legally registered cannabis businesses are making more losses than profits. And the law still has gaps in supervision from upstream to downstream.
For example, registration of wanting to grow marijuana can be done through the "Grow Marijuana" application, causing some groups to understand that marijuana can be grown freely, for example, it can be grown indoors for commercial purposes. And the possession and sale of marijuana inflorescences is not strictly regulated.
The inflorescence is the part that contains THC, causing the misunderstanding that marijuana can be freely used. For these reasons, besides the purpose of unlocking cannabis for medical benefits. research, study health products, etc. will be achieved, there will still be negative consequences that cannot be covered by the law.
Therefore, the Ministry of Public Health amended the ministry's announcement by bringing "marijuana" back to category 5 drugs and hastening to issue ministerial regulations allowing its use for medical and health purposes only. It may cause the opportunity to develop new knowledge from studies and research leading to the use of cannabis in all aspects to falter and disappear. and also losing money that the country has already invested in supporting research budgets
Therefore, if during the process of amending the ministerial regulations, the benefits likely to be gained from research are taken into consideration and measures, regulations, and laws are sought to help in tightening supervision. It should be another good choice.
In addition to not discarding costs that support research It also increases the opportunity to create knowledge that can be used for medical and health benefits in a variety of ways, more accurately and more accurately. In the future, there may be medicine to cure the disease. or products that can be exported increase income and be able to compete with foreign countries as well.
Ref : https://www.bangkokbiznews.com/health/well-being/1136815
