BMA Governor Plans Cannabis-Free School Campaign
Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt said he planned a campaign for cannabis-free schools out of concerns about the negative impacts of cannabis decriminalization.
Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt said he planned a campaign for cannabis-free schools out of concerns about the negative impacts of cannabis decriminalization.
Bangkok police have not found any case of cannabis smoking in public or traffic accident related to cannabis after the decriminalization of the plant on June 9.
A cannabis fair which kicked off on Friday in Buri Ram has attracted large crowds.
Payap University has introduced Thailand’s first curricula on cannabis and herbs sciences for master’s and doctoral degrees.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said some restrictions remained in effect to govern the use of hemp and cannabis although they will be removed from the government’s narcotic list on June 9.
The Ministry of Public Health has emphasized that easing rules on cannabis use is aimed at promoting health and economy and parties will launch efforts to campaign against its abuse.
The face mask regulation will be relaxed and limited to three criteria in mid-June as the COVID-19 situation improves, according Dr Kiattiphum Wongrajit, permanent secretary of the Public Health Ministry.
People must wait 120 days after the legalization of cannabis or until June 9 before growing cannabis plants at home, according to Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
The commissioner of the Provincial Police Region 4 ordered subordinates to make considered judgement on law enforcement following the arrest of two elderly women for growing a cannabis plant at home.
The secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board warned that people were still banned from growing cannabis at home but must wait for the legalization of its cultivation to take effect.
The Food and Drug Administration drafted a bill to govern the use of cannabis and hemp including their restricted use for recreation and legalize household cultivation.
A fair on the use of hemp and cannabis was organized in the northeastern province of Buri Ram to tell the general public how to generate income from the plants.