Thread: Foreign Embassies Warn About Buying Weed in Thailand

Several countries have warned their nations’ travellers about the possession or use of cannabis (weed) in Thailand which is still illegal in many parts of the world. Their warnings follow Thailand’s delisting of cannabis and hemp plants as a narcotic.

Thai embassies in places like Indonesia, South Korea and Japan have also advised Thais against carrying cannabis or related products into those countries. This is because they can face jail time, heavy fines or even the death penalty if caught.


While countries such as Singapore and China have warned their citizens abroad against cannabis use in any form.


Singapore’s Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB), which performs regular checks at various checkpoints, said that citizens and permanent residents who consume controlled drugs outside Singapore are also liable for the drug consumption offence.


The penalty for drug consumption includes up to ten years in prison and a fine of up to $20,000.


Some countries have liberalized their drug laws due to strong lobbying and vested interests, according to Singapore’s Central Narcotics Bureau. However, it rejected the view that marijuana is a “soft” drug with medical benefits.


Weed can be addictive and harmful


According to CNB, all types of weed can be addictive and harmful, citing international bodies like the International Narcotics Control Board and studies that highlight the negative effects of long-term cannabis use, such as an increased risk of psychosis.

Similarly, CNB said cannabis edibles are “irresponsibly marketed as harmless consumables” in Thailand and other countries.


Unsuspecting youth may consume these products, become intoxicated, and risk overdosing due to their innocuous appearance.


As a result of Thailand’s change in law, cannabis and hemp are no longer classified as narcotics on June 9. Thailand is the first country in Asia to remove the Cannabis plant from its narcotics control list.


Its legalization is primarily for health and medical reasons and to benefit the economy, not for recreational purposes.

As a result of the relaxation in the law, food vendors and operators have developed a variety of new products using marijuana.


Consumers who wish to experiment with edibles and those who do not like to smoke weed but are interested in its benefits can choose from noodles to pasta, brownies to cookies, and coffee to juices.


Too much weed can cause sickness


However, medical experts have expressed concerns over public health and safety following complaints about using weed in cooking.


Health chief Dr. Suwannachai Wattanayingchoroenchai has warned that too much weed can cause sickness. He says edibles are not for everyone!


It is possible to feel nauseous, thirsty, and have a dry mouth after experiencing an overdose-like effect. Many people may feel dizzy, vomit, sweat, and be anxious and fearful, says the physician.


According to Dr. Suwannachai, cannabis affects everyone differently. In most cases, it takes between one and three hours for the effects to appear.


Meanwhile, the decriminalization of weed in Thailand has raised concerns about its recreational use among children.


In response to the country’s legalization of cannabis, the Royal College of Pediatricians of Thailand issued an open letter calling for a ban on the use of cannabis and weed-based products among those under the age of 20.


Children’s use of cannabis can have a negative effect on their developing brains, according to the letter.


Cannabis legalization without any controls has been criticized by many, especially the lack of laws prohibiting underage use.


Currently, no laws regulate the proper use of weed in Thailand, though smoking pot in public can result in a three-month jail term and/or a 25,000 baht fine.

Foreign Embassies Warn About Buying Weed In Thailand

SIngapore and the Chinkies: Both whinging like fuck about weed but happy to allow Alcohol which brings in lots of money and fuck the consequences which are far more severe.

Betting can be far more insidious than either, as Joe 90 can doubtless attest.

Originally Posted by cyrille

Betting can be far more insidious than either, as Joe 90 can doubtless attest.

Indeed!

A thread on your hard won wisdom would be great.

Originally Posted by cyrille

A thread on your hard won wisdom would be great.

I'm not reliving all that shit again.

I've moved on.

Edith has some being delivered at the weekend. Not sure what the plan is yet, but will listen to Edith not the Embassy.

Singapore’s Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB), which performs regular checks at various checkpoints, said that citizens and permanent residents who consume controlled drugs outside Singapore are also liable for the drug consumption offence.


The penalty for drug consumption includes up to ten years in prison and a fine of up to $20,000

That sounds ominous.

Originally Posted by Edmond

Edith has some being delivered at the weekend. Not sure what the plan is yet, but will listen to Edith not the Embassy.

My Edith has some otw as well. Should be here today or tomorrow. A good, bad or indifferent thread to follow.

^ My money's on there'll be videos of Pink Floyd.

Arrived.

Originally Posted by Norton

Arrived.

Review required and requested!

Originally Posted by Joe 90

Review required and requested!

Why, planning on visiting Thailand and ordering some any time soon?

Originally Posted by DrWilly

Why, planning on visiting Thailand and ordering some any time soon?

It won't be long before you can buy it in the airport while you're waiting for your luggage.

Originally Posted by Norton

Arrived.

I don't know why but to me that just doesn't look good, looks very dry. Let me know and also what strain is it?

Originally Posted by Joe 90

Review required and requested!

Don't forget to put a watermark on it..

when will you be able to buy edibles in 7/11 ?

Originally Posted by baldrick

when will you be able to buy edibles in 7/11 ?

Why bother when you can have them delivered?