News Forum - Thailand bans recreational use of cannabis inside cafes

[Thaiger]

Cannabis shops and cafes in Thailand are no longer allowed to let customers smoke the plant recreationally on the premises anymore. On-site consumption of cannabis for medical purposes is still permitted if the cannabis is sold by a medical practitioner. The announcement was made in the Royal Gazette yesterday and is effective immediately. The announcement states that the Ministry of Public Health has declared the THC-rich cannabis flower as a “controlled herb” with restrictions. Two big changes come as big blows to the industry… Advertising the sale of cannabis flowers is prohibited Cannabis consumption inside shops/cafes is banned unless sold […]

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[francoa]

sure, why not, so now, tourists, instead of having a smoke inside designated place out of streets, will go and smoke on the street somewhere hidden

 

surely better solution, we all agree

[Guest1]

There are too many businesses, farmers, consumers, medical patients, doctors, and more relying on the plant for their health and their income.”

That's what I thought: Pandora's Box can't be totally closed. EVER!

[cowslip]

one can only assume that those responsible were heavily under the influence when they came up with these laws. THey should have realised then that the stuff was way to strong for them.

[Thommo]

I am sure this will be enforced, similar to some other laws in Thailand