Curious About Cannabis? Dos & Don'ts For Singaporeans In Thailand | Talking Point | Full Episode

[@shamghazali11]

I lived in Europe for 32 years. Holland for 11. The problems from alcoholism and drunk people outweighs the issues of cannabis use. Those on weed are cool, friendly, mostly intelligent people. I've smoked it with a judge, a few doctors, lawyers and even a high ranking military officer. Most creative people such as musicians, composers, art directors smoke a joint every once in a while. The evils of alcohol and gambling are most destructive. You CANNOT overdose on weed. You just go to sleep. It doesn't make you violent, but has a calming laid back effect. Those who have tried it will attest to what I said. So go on, try it at least once in your life.

[@silentwatcher4853]

I am a vice president in a large company that supervises 300 workers in 5 divisions, all indicators show positive numbers. and I am also an active cannabis user for more than 20 years. I testify that marijuana has no bad effects at all.

[@retrovox]

​@@silentwatcher4853 Really? Try not having weeds for a year and see if you can withstand the vexation of not having it.

[@silentwatcher4853]

@@retrovox a few years ago I went to study for 6 months in a place where weed was not available, I was still able to study and got smarter.

[@ericchng6102]

Singaporean can't try it once even when they are overseas. Because upon re-entry back into Singapore if the random urine test indicates cannibis used during overseas jail sentence follows. 😅

[@vasvas8914]

@Johnny Lim if you stay away from thethibg thatbrought nothingbut joy to your life not harming you physicallyand psychologically, of course you're gonna be bummed) nothing similar to deadly alcohol withdrawals

[@paintingpainters]

Make cigarettes illegal and you'd too call them a gateway drug. it's all about classifications and perceptions on what is deemed to be illegal. Both alcohol and tobacco will get you high but we dont call them gateway vices to sth more dagerous and illegal. in fact, if we were to be consistent with our stance on THC/CBD, then we too should be banning alcohol and tobacco for their harmful (and arguable more harmful than cannabis) properties.

[@Vivian-Choo]

Cigarettes cause CANCER. That's worse. welcome to BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO monopoly WORLD BESTSELLER. Cannabis legalisation is just to turn people like you into Whitney Houstons .... so banks can get back your properties and condos automatically for 1 Thai Baht.

[@alisonlow6192]

Totally

[@cynic4826]

alchohol and tobacco definitely should be banned.

[@Karthi-bm9tq]

Yes true.

[@alainstmaximin7109]

Well said. Perfectly executed 👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@crankin77]

Such a conservative Singaporean view & story. Testing everything if it has possible THC residue. No wonder 500k Singaporeans head to Thailand every year to feel liberated & enjoy life.

[@krischen7470]

Can you even call Singapore conservative? As far as I know there are no other countries that try to enforce their laws upon their own citizens overseas when it comes to drug usage. This is downright stupid and totalitarian.

[@crankin77]

@@krischen7470 I was speaking more to the conservative reporter's attitude and behaviours :`)

[@kopiontherocks]

Why does the Thai guy have subtitles when he speaks? His English is impeccable and perfectly coherent! Strange

[@paultwiss199]

exactly what I thought.

[@ivanteo1973]

Singaporean don’t understand non Singlish.

[@andyberger1934]

It's a she

[@CalvinK300]

Saksith has been a CNA correspondent for years. His voice is so familiar to CNA viewers and definitely doesn’t need any subtitles.

[@anonymousss6246]

Sometimes people just like to read. Why karen so much?

[@robinhazell6019]

Singapore has very draconian laws. I remember about 10 years ago I read a news report about 2 Singaporean Universty students who studied in Australia. On their last night in Australia they went to a student party and smoked some weed. a few days later upon their return to Singapore they were Blood tested which showed they had Cannabis in their bodies. They both received about 10 years in prison. So basically, it is illegal for Singaporeans to consume Cannabis even whilst NOT IN Singapore.

[@jamesjiwonpark7154]

WTF lol

[@wifi0015]

1st world economy, 3rd world mentality

[@00-_-_-_-00]

No he did not, only 6 months but he could have been arrested for up to 10 years. Plus, there was also evidence that he misused drugs whilst in Singapore as well. It's illegal only for Singapore citizens and permanent residents to consume drugs be it within or outside Singapore. The law doesn't mention anything about foreigners who consume drugs outside of Singapore

[@jamesjiwonpark7154]

I never said this.

[@haydenriggsnz]

​@@00-_-_-_-00Lol you make it sound like it's a non-issue

[@johnnyterra1309]

wtf. people from singapore are not allowed by their government to enjoy that laws in other countrys are differrent?.....i mean....they punish you if you get caught smoking weed in a country where its LEGAL!? thats crazy.....

[@johnjefferyferendez5785]

The pap must leave citizens living abroad alone they don’t reside in s’pore some stupid laws don’t apply to them period

[@ทักษ์มากสังข์]

I'm so proud to be Thai citizen. Land of Freedom knowledge . ❤😁🙏🏻🇹🇭

[@retrovox]

It's a shame that a Buddhist country has legalised cannabis.

[@SuperValue350]

I wouldn't exactly call a military dictatorship where you will go to jail for making comments about the King as a land of freedom.

[@sliduyzamnoyu]

@@retrovox it’s a shame you are stuck in Singapore lol

[@Code_lizard]

​@@retrovox Please don't mention anything about religion and Cannabis please. Realistically speaking from the past 9 years of cannabis use I've never come across any issues with the people inside the community. All are friendly and pure hearted. All are from various types of background and even more religious people. Instead of listening to what the majority of the people are saying about cannabis why not actually do some research on it. ORRRR stay in the box. Good day you do you.

[@ML-kl7yv]

Travelling to Thailand is a concern now😢

[@braq9775]

LMAO nice propaganda.

[@xijinpig7978]

Singaporean eating weed LKY : 😢

[@stehenry5634]

Jailed or fined even though a Singaporean consumed outside of the country. What a ridiculous policy.

[@mohdazmi9587]

Haha

[@adamwright4135]

@FGoogle and youtube It's not just ridiculous - it's basically a human rights violation as no crime was committed in Singapore. What year do you think we are living in? It's just insane that anyone could think this policy was reasonable

[@jonnieinbangkok]

This point was unclear in the story...I think it's illegal to have any amount of THC in your body in Singapore (not for Singaporeans to eat or smoke marijuana outside the country) so if they do and are caught upon return there is the crime...not that they consumed it it Thailand. To be completely safe, they'd have to stay in Thailand up to a month after their last consumption to be completely safe upon return.

[@joshualee8151]

@@jonnieinbangkok ya for a piss/blood test yes its 28 days... but a hair folicle test marijuana stays in ur system for 3 months or till u cut that hair off growing in a 3 month period...

[@jonnieinbangkok]

@@joshualee8151 Definitely an issue for Singapore...they may have to redefine the law as not THC/CBD in the body but only possession) consumption in Singapore.

[@nsebast]

Cannabis is healthy in moderate amount. It fights inflammation and gives you a good rest. If cigarettes and alcohol is legal, there is no reason for cannabis not to be legal. Just tax them.

[@brianchng6424]

right, I think its better to make it legal as it will be easier to control its sales (the age of buyers or purpose of use) and regulate it much easier . Instead of making it illegal, having criminals smuggle it in and sold in unregulated amounts which makes it even more dangerous.

[@ทักษ์มากสังข์]

Yes, you're right 😊❤

[@guru6831]

The government must ban alcohol and cigarettes. These plagues have stolen countless lives!

[@jimjiminy5836]

@@guru6831impossible to ban them. Prohibition doesn’t work. If you bam them, then the gangsters have control of the market. Far better to be regulated and taxed. The tax revenue can go to education and health care.

[@thastayapongsak4422]

​@@guru6831 the US tried that once.

[@awakenedservant]

Alcohol is the deadliest drug out there , cannabis is on the opposite end of that spectrum

[@skykser]

I hate how the video producer paints THC in a bad light using the sound effects but get 4 Thais to take THC regardless...

[@caseyflynn2405]

Notice how all 4 of those Thai people are completely normal and happy…

[@lesliegrace8360]

This clip is getting ratioed

[@acediamon5042]

Their all out of their minds to equate Marijuana with meth or heroin. Such false distorted fake news it makes me want to puke on all these knuckleheads who promote total negative not true factual information.

[@cbrunnkvist]

They didn't "take THC", they ate food cooked with cannabis leafs (-and consequently, as shown, their tests showed up negative). 😉 But yeah I agree; the video content is good BUT the overly dramatic sounds effects and stuck-up "I'M ONLY SMELLING IT"-aunty prevents me from wanting click [Share].

[@alankhow1213]

What right side of the law you talking about? You think only Singaporeans watch CNA insider? More like some Singapore government propaganda against cannabis

[@mathieug6136]

I love the opening scene where she says "I'm just smelling it!!" and then react like if was acetone lol

[@svh9]

Gotta sell that propaganda of "Drugs are bad, mmkay?" lol

[@paultwiss199]

she's an idiot

[@eisenklad]

and she chose ..orange octane.

[@jonnieinbangkok]

CNA is a government broadcaster so she's basically a government employee.

[@joshualee8151]

@@jonnieinbangkok and yet she bought something with cannibus product and knowingly has thc in it..... she should get charged even tho its not in her system... she still bought it and had it on her possession even if u go to the lab to test it... she should get in big trouble for it imho if yall so strict about it... she shouldnt get a get out of jail free card

[@bethlee271]

I like how when each store owners are being asked if singaporeans do go and try weed, they just happily out them and say yes 😂😂😂

[@trewqqwerty3857]

I mean they wldnt really know

[@sinod1]

and next step is keep watching the citizen in and out from Thailand especially Bangkok 🤦‍♂ 🤣

[@jamo3976]

no picture no problem!

[@zordflea]

This CNA Talking Point episode is such a one-sided "documentary". The music bed even makes the show seem like some kind of crime stoppers show. I live in Canada, and weed has been legal in the country since 2018. The country has not since descended into chaos, nor will it ever, as a result of legalized weed.

[@alvanwolfsten2267]

Reminded me of the story of Plato’s cave. People in cave always try to kill the ones who’ve been out.

[@RayGuy]

Ganja Seller: "Yes, we do actually get Singaporean customers here quite frequently" Shanmugam: *(heavy breathing)*

[@savageintheconcretejungle5891]

Best answer : shouldn’t give gummies to kids coz of the high sugar content.

[@joshualee8151]

lol she did mention her kids ask for them... i think she a cool mom n lets them have it...

[@konachan01]

All drugs will have good and bad effects depending on the way it is used. Morphine is an incredibly effective and useful drug to relieve severe pain especially for after major surgeries. But morphine too is extremely addictive and can also cause serious or life threatening medical issues in its ease of overdosing. And yet we still use Morphine in careful medical prescriptions because we cannot overlook its medical benefits. Why not do the same to Cannabis, make it medically available through proper medical perscriptions; it is harmful when abused or misused but when used correctly we too should not overlook its benefits. Whlist you are pondering on this subject, remember that cigarettes and alcohol are readily available in Singapore that are undoubtly the cause of various medical illnesses (and also agreed by government it is harmful when abused). In Singapore, tobacco kills approximately 2,500 smokers and 250 non-smokers each year. Singapore also has a relatively high prevalence of 12-month heavy drinking of 12.6% of adults, and lifetime heavy drinking of 15.9% of adults. What possible justification is there for allowing these highly addictive drugs in Singapore despite all these harmful irreparable damage to society? Oh yeah, tax money. This talking point documentary is incredibly bias and probably more so because it is heavily screened by the Central Narcotics Bureau to send the bias mesasge it has been trying to convince for decades that Cannabis is as harmful as Heroin or Methamphetamine; and demands decades of jail sentencing and/or being sent to the gallows for being an offender. TLDR / Opinion: Cannabis is a medically useful drug when used correctly and under proper perscription; and should be allowed for medical use with doctor's prescription. All drugs can be abused when used incorrectly. We dont ban glue because of glue sniffers, we dont ban pannadol if we can overdose on it by taking all pills in one shot.

[@vancekang]

​@@Sylla9418 to attain no negative effects is quite an absolute statement to make

[@almo447]

I must have missed it, which part of the video did talking point mention that cannabis is as harmful as heroin or meth?

[@kentaylor2416]

​@@almo447 perhaps you didn't read the post properly.

[@almo447]

@@kentaylor2416 can explain?

[@kentaylor2416]

@@almo447 They weren't quoting the video. Just stating the narcotics bureau's attitude.

[@deschan2246]

Its too harsh to put Cannabis into same offence category as heroin.

[@caseyflynn2405]

It’s irrational

[@Tinpinming]

@@caseyflynn2405 it's downright stupid.

[@l156a21]

It's not just harsh, it's downright nonsensical

[@kentaylor2416]

It belongs with alcohol, tobacco and coffee.

[@RajeshRavindranathan]

@@kentaylor2416 I think it should be classified lower than tobacco. I've been smoking it for 30 years and without any issues. It's much easier to get it here in Malaysia, I think.

[@AndrewCarter-e8h]

Singaporeans please legalize bud. Not only will it save you taxes by not locking people up for stupid reasons but it can also be a net gain for your economy. It can also be another stream of tax revenue for the nation. If not please let countries with legal pot live lives in peace and quit putting bogus propaganda against pot.

[@RolandKaos]

Can you please do a video on the legal alcohol industry in Singapore and how there are zero negative effects of excessive alcohol consumption? Oh wait a minute, you cant. I was once offered a job in Singapore. I'm very glad I didn't accept. Draconian laws and the underlining thought process is broken.

[@adrianch00]

And we're all missing you so much.

[@RolandKaos]

@@adrianch00 See, it worked out for everyone.

[@WingWingHerro]

Cannot lah. Singaporeans are smart on paper so you cannot test them on simple logic questions

[@OVOgooner]

"Wahh wahh I cant live without doing drugs" 😭 Typical western hedonist

[@RolandKaos]

@@OVOgooner Did I state that I “do drugs”. No I did not. I’m simply pointing out the irony or the legal alcohol and tobacco industry’s. Side note, alcohol and tobacco are drugs

[@nycoolj3]

Imagine thinking cannabis is bad, meanwhile alcohol and cigarettes are legal lol

[@Bellroysg]

It may be less harmful than nicotine or alcohol but it doesn't get a pass

[@brandenburg2388]

I would opine that the negative effects of gambling is far worse than alcohol, cigarettes and cannabis.....

[@contrarian2496]

Alcohol and cigarettes have a thing in common, both are taxable.

[@noproblematallmate]

Alcohol and cigerettes are fine examples of how once an addiction is introduced, its almost impossible to remove. So we will never allow any drugs to take 1st step in our island otherwise we can never remove it. Meanwhile, we are making things difficult for smokers and hopefully the next generations will stop smoking.

[@TheTinyRedDot]

Prostitution in licensed brothels is legal, gambling in the 2 casinos here is legal, even commiting adultery cheating on your spouse is not illegal. Just because something is legal doesn't mean it is good. or, not bad. Alcohol abuse and cigarettes are bad for the body. So is cannabis. The wise will do well to steer clear.

[@doel89]

Tldr Singaporean if wan to consume.. consume on first day then rest a few days before returning to sg?

[@sdqsdq6274]

yea rite , standby go drc , lol

[@caseyflynn2405]

You can also just claim you weren’t aware the food you ate contained cannabis

[@dokyungsoo9989]

If I'm not wrong, it needs at least a week to clear from ur body

[@caseyflynn2405]

@@dokyungsoo9989 varies depending on how frequently you do it. Just lie and say you didn’t know it was in your food. It’s not an offense if consumed accidentally and they can’t prove you’re lying.

[@1000alright]

​@@caseyflynn2405 what if they use lie detector?

[@gaoxiaen1]

The funny thing is when I was in the US Navy in the early 1980s we went to Singapore. We walked off the ship, got in a taxi, and the second question the driver asked after our destination (Bugis Street) was, "Do you guys want Thai sticks or opium?"

[@tankman20064]

That so long time ago😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.

[@PleasedTown]

Bugis Street is gentrified into a shopping mall now. We really lost a huge cultural hotspot

[@gaoxiaen1]

@@PleasedTown That's too bad. Hong Kong now regrets losing many cultural treasures that way. My favorite little brick and ceramic roof tile temple in the mountains in Taiwan was torn down for a new bigger concrete monstrosity of a temple.

[@PleasedTown]

@@gaoxiaen1 I guess it happens in a lot of metropolitan urban cities like us in Asia.. Pragmatic governments (not necessarily a bad thing) value a cleaner and more gentrified urban landscape as opposed to cultural but crime-ridden hotspots in the name of economic progression 🤷‍♂

[@PleasedTown]

@@gaoxiaen1 And while Singapore has definitely come a long way from what it was in the past... it has become a pretty vapid place (as opposed to what we had in the past). Of course arts and cultural scenes still exist but they are usually seen more as underground and niche pastimes, as the average Joe would rather go window-shopping or eat at the same few restaurants

[@Ghostintheshell3551]

Thailand is doing it the right way !!! marijuana needs to be legalized world wide period .

[@bigdawg3305]

Legalize it Don't criticize it And I will advertise it

[@WingWingHerro]

CNA: Lets show singaporeans how dangerous our neighbourhood are! Also CNA: Don't tell them about inflation, lack of jobs, where their tax dollars are going, and the relevance of NS.

[@kkjohannes7742]

Uncle Roger :Why so weak..so weak.. so weak?

[@kentaylor2416]

Funny how Singaporeans on this channel say that they make their own cannabis laws and don't follow the West. But cannabis was banned in Singapore in 1870 by their British colonial masters.

[@ordoabchao4202]

What's your point?! Singapore is self-governing since 1959 and independent since 1965. And evidently Singapore is not following the Western Liberal way of dealing with drugs and that is supported by a vast majority of the Singaporean populace.

[@kentaylor2416]

@@ordoabchao4202 My point is that your draconian cannabis prohibition was introduced by the British to control and oppress the Asian people of Singapore. I guess that the irony of the same rules being used today by Singaporeans to control and oppress Singaporeans is completely lost on you.

[@ordoabchao4202]

@@kentaylor2416 "Control and oppress" what are you talking about... Singapore was a swampland before Raffles arrived and the Chinese came to trade do business and become rich as many of them did. In fact, William Farquar was a proponent of legalising Opium as a means for tax-farming. Raffles banned it as he envisaged Singapore as the law and order trading port that it is until today. And here's what you don't understand: Singaporeans are capitalist and pragmatic and don't think in categories like "oppressor and oppresst" or "colonial overlords". They are forward looking, keep what works, get rid of what doesn't. They have absolutely no inferiority complex about the country's colonial history, on the contrary, they appreachiate the foundations the British have laid and built upon them. So yes, your irony is indeed lost on me...

[@kentaylor2416]

@@ordoabchao4202 Obviously. Because your government is controlling and oppressive.

[@kentaylor2416]

@@ordoabchao4202 You want to see people executed for possessing cannabis?

[@hermesz_]

Again, I wanna say, I usually love Talking Point, but this also just reeks of government oversight They didn't even interview people who take it recreationally and/or medically. She just went around Bangkok to stores and asking the same question over and over again, "Got see any Singaporeans here?" Of course the answer would be yes. It's like asking a tourist here, "Got eat chicken rice?" when they visit a hawker center. Also, why didn't she delve into the benefits of cannabis or more specifically, it's medical benefits? TLDR of this episode; Reporter goes to a few cannabis dispensary, asks owner if they've seen any Singaporeans and tests the results of some cannabis bubble tea/food

[@wanderingandroid]

singaporeans are used to their government telling them how and what to think. imagine going to jail for 10 years for using cannabis in thailand. singapores government is absolutely a joke. 😂😂😂😂

[@ReinKenobi]

@Incel Detector dont vote for them lor

[@d0k0night]

It's because the entire purpose of this is to answer a question, and specifically for their Singaporean audience.This video wouldn't do anything for a North American, of course. It's for a specific audience.

[@hermesz_]

@Incel Detector I don't have a problem with her reporting, I've seen her other reports, and they were great, but this is super biased and not informing us about the other side of the story.

[@sleepyheadz]

It's still controlled media. Legally, freedom of thought and speech is not constituted in Singapore. The nation is a pseudo democracy above the skin.

[@acediamon5042]

What gives any country the right to tell their citizens what they can or cannot do when traveling to different countries, that have different laws and cultures. A word of advice. That's called brainwashing Not understanding and educating yourself to other cultures, and abiding by their laws in the other countries your visiting If the authorities in Singapore think all their citizens are going to pay attention to such insane laws on telling them what they can and cannot do? Or consume is none of their business as a human. I call no dice on that mentality. It's a plant. Not a gun if you shot something or someone.

[@MrChlim75]

It is a law to deter drug users. We are very very near to Malaysia etc, If there isn't any Law to cover this, every drug abuser would say that they took it in Malaysia etc, so therefore they won't face any prosecution.

[@adamwright4135]

@@MrChlim75 It should be none of the government's business where an otherwise law-abiding person chose to put a harmless substance like THC into their body

[@caseyflynn2405]

wow this propaganda piece is getting ripped apart in the comments 😂

[@LonganLee]

I Urge for your being politically correct. 😅

[@anypercentdeathless]

Never going to Singapore-totalitarian nightmare.

[@kentaylor2416]

They have a really nice airport. A good place to spend time in transit on the way to a decent county.

[@caseyflynn2405]

The younger singaporeans are smart and not so brainwashed by the state - they've grown up with the internet. When their boomers age out Singapore will change.

[@kenjintan2061]

Why does Saksith require subtitles, while Diana does not?

[@Blackhonda666]

No need to take drugs.... Prices for everything in Singapore already makes you high

[@RichardGolD-wz3is]

Yeahh Singapore, Li Kuan yew, Indonesia vs Malaysia, Singapore vs Malaysia, Indonesia vs Singapore

[@xJayteee]

For those who want to try , pls know that there ARE checks when you go back to Singapore . However , not everyone is checked. If you're unlucky , you will be picked out and submitted for a test.

[@bernardlim6469]

I suppose customs targets flights from thailand ?

[@KC_88631]

​@@bernardlim6469 Definitely. Even in Malaysia as well, they usually check Malaysians that arrived from Bangkok. Government agencies are smart 😅

[@rnrthelad29]

wah so rabak

[@sarahnaela5784]

Curious About Cannabis? Dos & Don'ts For Singaporeans In Thailand | Talking Point | Full Episode Introduction to Bangkok's cannabis scene 00:00 Mobile trucks selling cannabis in Bangkok 00:30 Half a million Singaporeans visited Bangkok last year 01:19 Cannabis is legal in Thailand since June 2022 01:31 Exploring if Singaporeans are visiting Bangkok for cannabis 01:57 Understanding Thailand's cannabis law and its implications for tourists 02:12 The dispensary offers educational services to their customers, explaining different strains and their effects on the body. 04:25 The dispensary caters to tourists and uses mostly English for their signage, menu items, and staff language. 04:32 While the interviewee does not personally know Singaporeans who use cannabis in Thailand, they imagine that Singaporeans would be interested because of its legality and the variety of products available to try. 04:59 Thailand has a 0.2% restriction on the potency of THC in cannabis, but products with other compounds that have anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties are becoming popular. 05:27 Singaporean customers frequently visit the dispensary and request flowers, edibles, and accessories that are not readily available in Singapore. 05:58 Cannabis has infiltrated everyday products in Thailand, such as snacks, herbal teas, massage oils, and bubble tea. 06:21 Think of the CBD gummies as a lavender tea with aromatherapy that helps you relax. 08:27 The CBD gummies may have a minor effect and are usually for people who are sensitive to cannabis. 08:43 It is not advisable to give these gummies to kids because of the high sugar content. 09:06 In Singapore, cannabis is classified as a class A drug and is illegal to consume in any form. 09:31 Consuming cannabis flavored products, including food and drinks, is still considered illegal in Singapore even if they don't contain THC. 09:55 Cannabis-flavored foods and drinks are said to contain no THC and are legal in some countries. 10:47 Cannabis leaf can be used to help customers relax without getting them high. 13:14 Cannabis can enhance the flavor of dishes. 13:27 Singaporean visitors come to the restaurant to try cannabis dishes. 13:39 Locals were served cannabis leaf omelette, stir-fried chili pork with cannabis leaves, and cannabis leaf tempura. 14:15 Thailand is promoting cannabis as a major part of its wellness industry. 14:57 Healthland Spa and Massage has seen a 100% increase in demand after introducing cannabis treatments to its menu.

[@Fledermausmann]

A bit off the topic but I find it a bit patronizing that CNA's Thai Reporter and the owner of the first store are subtitled when they clearly speak better English than Diana Ser, who sounds a bit... artificial to be blunt. Also, would have been good if they had, you know, actually asked people about their experiences with the drug. I mean, who knows, maybe someone OD'd on it and can tell you about that bad trip or for someone else they had chronic insomnia until they took cannabis.

[@AK8901]

CNA should question why the Singapore government can even control what Singaporeans do outside of it's borders.

[@SuperValue350]

The legalisation of cannabis is inevitable, as with 377A. There's no point trying to push back. The effects of alcohol and nicotine are much worse than cannabis.

[@mikemines2931]

Nonsense.

[@caseyflynn2405]

Probably. Just a question of how many people get executed over it before that happens.

[@jamo3976]

interesting discussion. I mean, the Sgp government has always tried to control how its citizens behave in SGP - big brother knows best - so why wouldn't they try to control what they do overseas? It's part of the social contract. No big deal. That said, crazy rental prices are NOT part of the social contract haha

[@chyoung8587]

respectfully disagree. Singapore reisdents, even when they are overseas, if they violate singapore laws such as bribery and drug violation, the Singaporean government can pursue prosecution.

[@jamo3976]

@@chyoung8587 ? that's what i mean. I think it logically follows that if you are restrictive of behaviors at home, you should be restrictive of those behaviors overseas. If you take it to the extreme - they are protecting Singaporeans hence protecting Singapore as a whole

[@koruspring1519]

You would write better comments if you know some history.

[@jamo3976]

@@koruspring1519 please enlighten me!

[@koruspring1519]

“The widespread use of opium had detrimental effects on individuals and society. Opium addiction was prevalent, and it affected people from all walks of life, including Chinese immigrants, Malay communities, and European residents. Opium addiction resulted in deteriorating health, loss of productivity, and increased crime rates. It also strained family relationships and led to the impoverishment of many households.” It was legal and it was bad. Hence the strict law to maintain social order. Now, you can argue times has changed but who can be sure.

[@tt4days346]

i dont agree with singapores position on weed but what i do respect is this reporter. She clearly has her own personal opinion but she calculates her experiments fairly using actual drug test and actually asking for details about the products instead of assuming they are all thc products. Informative and thorough segment , she is honestly my favourite cna reporter :)

[@skykser]

I think while she tries to remain impartial, there are certain facial and non verbal reactions. The fault though is not on her but rather the producers could have edited this better instead of showing these non verbal cues and including music to accentuate. Overall the biasness seen through the production takes away so much value of the content.

[@SpecJack15]

I prefer Steven Chia.

[@ApatheticNonbuynary]

From someone who has consumed a little bit of Western MSM (a little is already too much). This is quite refreshing. I just can't find this level of impartiality on that side of globe's media.

[@tt4days346]

@@skykser i definitely agree though i will say that she never lets this alter the way she relays her data since she does provide numerical data which cannot be opinion based. Her editor deffos did her dirty on the zoom ins on her facial expressions at times though.

[@tt4days346]

@@ApatheticNonbuynary well said

[@WinnieTingal]

If there's any local bankok people out there do they sell pure thc oil there? I see ads for cbd but very low ads or whatever for thc oil is there a problem with that. I don't like smoking but i would use the edibles or the oils. Thanks friends

[@raymondwong5175]

So many benefits to cannabis but government bans it. Absolutely 0 benefits to cigarettes but it is legal. Priorities, am I right?

[@ทักษ์มากสังข์]

Weed can make you relax and peaceful mind But government need you seriously of living a life to pay tax for them.😅

[@cheny6489]

How does the custom know if you have consumed overseas??

[@jefrichan]

What happens in Rome should stay in Rome, that's my humble opinon.

[@selendrithtiras8659]

So do we test every locals that come back from Thailand ?

[@acediamon5042]

Until one of your loved ones gets seriously sick and the doctor recommend's medicinal marijuana to alleviate their pain. Then just maybe you will understand? Are u aware of what this medicine does to children who have EPILEPSY, from the child having 50 to a hundred fits a day down to 10. And in time some children are healed. Or are u oblivious to that to? When and if you ever watch videos on that? It's a game changer 100 percent to help your child more then u can possibly imagine.

[@joshualee8151]

with children and giving it to them is a grey area... thats child endangerment n might result in ur kids tooken away in foster care and u going to jail... law suggest 18 n over for marijuana in the us states with medical marijuana laws but i understand what u mean but its a double edged sword that most if not all caring parents would do for their child

[@renemartin5729]

Singapore recently executed a human being for cannabis importing a few kilo of cannabis.

[@caseyflynn2405]

1 kilo. Barbaric.

[@acediamon5042]

Extremely lame arrogance on that horrible execution. I wouldn't go to Singapore even if u paid me with that retarded mentality.

[@acediamon5042]

That's one nutty government. Shame on them.

[@bixbe_sglearn]

Will Singapore test all citizens and PRs who are returning from Thailand or even transiting thru Thailand? Should citizens be concerned about visiting Thailand or what they're eating and drinking while there?

[@unclelao6882]

The main question is who,what and why ~ made the cannabis illegal is it really because it can make you high or because of cigarette companies who wants to dominate the market for addiction?

[@mathieug6136]

Apparently and IIRC, it's more likely linked to textiles applications of hemp where it could have been a cotton competitor, a major industry in US at the time.

[@FuggYew666]

Address of that bubble tea shop? Askin for a friend.

[@jessicaregina1956]

Blk 653 yishun ave 4

[@sanggat]

You can get that reporter out of Singapore but you sure cannot get the Singaporean out of her. LOL!

[@balexwilcox]

THC contamination in food or drink should be a very low priority in terms of public health risk, in comparison to all the toxic additives and contaminants in much of the fruit and vegetables in Thailand. Not to mention extremely high amounts of sugar and monosodium glutamate consumed in food. Sugar, that is sucrose, is a major contributor to the increasing incidence of type two diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and likely cancer in Thailand as elsewhere. This substance should be on Singapore's class a drug list!

[@noproblematallmate]

Once an addiction is already in society, it remains in and almost impossible to remove. Sugar, alcohol and tobacco already IN so hard to get OUT. So we not gonna let ANOTHER addiction in just because its slightly less harmful.

[@balexwilcox]

Marijuana is not just slightly less harmful than, for example alcohol say, its effect on health and society in general, not to mention children with an alcoholic parent, is minuscule in comparison. Psychological damage caused by alcohol to our society is incalculable. Moreover, addiction to marijuana is far, far less common. This is all well documented in the scientific literature. Check for yourself, don't believe me. Finally, I am not advocating marijuana use, except for medicinal purposes. But facts are facts.

[@kentaylor2416]

What's wrong with MSG?

[@balexwilcox]

@@kentaylor2416 it is referred to as a excitotoxin by some toxicologists. In excessive amounts, including commonly used in dishes like som tom in Thailand, it it may cause neurological damage over the long term. I've seen people buy it by the sack load in Makro, and villagers use quite excessive amounts not being aware of the potential side effects. Like sugar, it makes food taste better. But better is not healthier. Google and check out the scientific literature yourself. Yes, there are differing opinions about all this. But as it's generally the case the medical literature and websites, like WebMD for example.connected with the "Big medicine and pharma" play down the risks associated with MSG as they do with processed food produced by the corporate food in history. Follow the money.

[@kentaylor2416]

@@balexwilcox Anything can be bad for you when used to excess.

[@Jastan83]

What will happen if I get spiked in the drink or food by the local even though they mentioned no cannabis in it? Will I still get fined and charge for consumption of drugs when I am back in Singapore?

[@kentaylor2416]

What Singapore law did you break?

[@adamwright4135]

@@kentaylor2416 As pointed out, Singapore treats positive THC tests the same as drug possession

[@kentaylor2416]

@@adamwright4135 Possession of what? As pointed out, Singapore's cannabis laws are draconian and oppressive.

[@adamwright4135]

@@kentaylor2416 possession of cannabis of course. if you test positive for a certain drug, then you can be charged with consumption of that drug, and the penalties are pretty much on par with possession. it's ridiculous

[@kentaylor2416]

@@adamwright4135 Yeah, it's like the government follows you around on holiday. Like how China sets up illegal police stations in other countries to threaten Chinese nationals. Weed isn't quite legal in my country, but at least they project our laws onto other countries.

[@braq9775]

do you get S I N G A P O R E A N S here ??? Not a subliminal message at all

[@thisandthatguy1156]

Maybe I missed it, did the video say anything about the law regarding cannabis consumption in Thailand for Singaporeans?

[@MichaelMcJoseph]

Wow, look at the absolute state of CHAOS that Thailand is in after legalizing cannabis! I'm so shocked at the complete BREAKDOWN of society there in this report! Thank you Singapore govt for keeping us Singaporeans safe!!!

[@caseyflynn2405]

😂👏

[@plos2765]

It seems too much really. Singapore is such a nice place partly because they don't allow so much crazy stuff there. I could understand if there were a few shops around allowed to sell it but it looks like it is everywhere in Bangkok now. Hope it's still possible to find a normal massage or drink like what there was before

[@caseyflynn2405]

@@plos2765 alcohol is a much more “crazy” drug than cannabis. Go to Clark Quay any Saturday night and you’ll see people vomiting on the sidewalks and passing out from overdosing on it.

[@gwhain3408]

😂😂😂

[@timothymontes2049]

Breakdown? Are Thais killing each other due to the leaf? And are Singaporeans superior for going to another country just to try it?

[@mostwantedpakbusu]

to all the LAW MAKERS in Singapore : postpone all DEATH PENALTY for detainees caught for possession & selling cannabis with effect immediately . defer and abolish DEATH penalty for consuming & selling cannabis altogether .

[@ngochaphuongpham555]

Oh yeah? Because you know how to run a country successfully?

[@rnrthelad29]

@@ngochaphuongpham555 u look at this vid and tell me weed is any worse than alcohol or cigarettes

[@whowhatwhy88]

Is listening to Bob Marley illegal in Singapore?

[@eunnice67]

Everyone who works for Mediacorp should be dosed with cannabis and shrooms.

[@SC-101]

How long does it take for cannabis to be out from your bloodstream after consumption? #askingforafriend 😉

[@joshualee8151]

they say 28 days for piss/blood test... if they do a hair folicle test its 3 months u can cheat the system if u know ur getting a hair folicle test with some shampoo's tho never needed to try it... and for the hair folicle test it stays in ur hair once it comsumes and whatever hair growth u had for 3 months u can cut that off n pass it

[@self.destructr]

It's real easy to argue your way out of being accused of consumption, you just say you were sitting in a place where smoking was going on. it's scientifically proven that being exposed to second-hand smoke can make you test positive! Then you can tell SG Big Brother to F Off !

[@caseyflynn2405]

👏

[@kentaylor2416]

Just say that you broke no laws.

[@somerandomfella]

When it's illegal, sellers are considered filthy drug dealers but when it's legal, you're an entrepreneur 😏

[@RayMak]

This is huge

[@BESTLOADOUTS]

This is a news reporter, she doesn't need cannabis and thinks you shouldn't too. What a joke of a reporter 😒

[@bigdawg3305]

Most reporters are hypocrites.

[@ehemehem1807]

Tot its for medical?

[@qdgnd]

Prohibition is causing much harm and its benefits are few. Use has been reduced in some suburban communities but in poorer communities, drugs are still widely used and prohibition has totally failed in its objective of reducing the availability of drugs. The consequences of prohibition fall on poor and powerless people.

[@verycursedplane6557]

Singapore is not like USA or Europe where counties have suburban areas my guy. You can leave your rock and see what Singapore is.

[@acediamon5042]

Talk about total draconian absurd mentality to imprison any person cause they have THC in their system? Give it a break. That's just plain sick and demented. I call that a government of FOOLS.

[@Mr2Am3]

Sadly, the documentary didn't give a clear answer on the dos and donts as per what the title mentioned, it was left as a grey answer. Hopefully, there could be a follow-up episode with ICA/CNB to answer these grey areas CNA left.

[@Madmax-uq4ch]

I think the answer is no cause low THC remain in your body up to 30days. They let you answer yourself and think before trying. Diana did said be careful what they offer, stay on the right side of the law. If you choose to try , you answerable what you consume.

[@t3chwali598]

@@Madmax-uq4ch the thing is with cannabis being legal all over thailand, it is just like sugar... just as how anyone can add an additional teaspoon of sugar into your beverage, someone could spike your drink/food or use a spoon that has traces of cannabis on it and it shows up in your system. Given the harsh laws in SG, this might make going to thailand for a holiday seem risky now onwards.

[@kentaylor2416]

Do whatever Thai law allows...."when in Rome".

[@t3chwali598]

@@kentaylor2416 if you are a SG citizen, you can't. According to SG law, violating SG law abroad is the same as violating it within the borders of singapore.

[@kentaylor2416]

@@t3chwali598 Is that why Singaporeans are some of the most perverted people in Bangkok? When I was young in Bangkok, a middle aged Singaporean lady offered me money to squash baby chickens for her sexual pleasure. I declined.

[@schadenfreude6274]

Yes is true. My Uncle went to thailand and eat a slice of Chocolate Cake with Cannabis. When he came back, he was tested positive and was immediately jailed for 26 years and fined $16,000. Majulah Singapura :)

[@ทักษ์มากสังข์]

It's just a plant 😢❤

[@eileenstacie]

26 years really? Then he probably does more than just consumption? According to the Singapore law, 1st timer is 12 months DRC, 2nd timer is 18 months.....and the first LT is about 7 years. how is it 26 years?

[@iantan6063]

@@eileenstacie meaning the original post is just fake news lol

[@schadenfreude6274]

@@iantan6063 You can go ahead and try if you want. Don't say I didn't warn you. :)

[@towerguarder]

just another propaganda video to keep Singaporeans in line

[@majupeetube]

If Malaysia decide to legal like Thailand. Singapore will be headache for sure.

[@ReinKenobi]

normal bro. and they have their bots to comment in the comments section too

[@crocr]

@@majupeetube that would be great

[@acediamon5042]

Appalling Singapore is so draconian on this medicine that works. But, stupid is as stupid does if your not going to educate yourselves on facts. Not distorded fake news like they do.

[@reno0605]

If it’s legal it loses the attraction, so boring now just like how clubbing felt great when you’re underage but after you are legal you rather stay home

[@Pattayaman999]

Singaporean are very obedient. Anything illegal in Singapore, they won't do outside of country where its legal.

[@noproblematallmate]

We understand the reason of the law and don't obey just for the sake of obeying. You risk addiction and living very miserably in Singapore where you cannot find any.

[@self.destructr]

@@noproblematallmate You're so right, Singapore can be a miserable place without the fun of Cannabis!

[@caseyflynn2405]

@@noproblematallmateno you’re just brainwashed by propaganda

[@skaternationable]

@@noproblematallmate The risk of getting addicted to cannabis is low, period (much lower than nicotine). The argument that you will get addicted in your adulthood whilst only trying a few joints or edibles during your time overseas is ridiculous. And the statement that you cannot find "any" in Singapore is completely flawed. Through legal means - you would be correct, but the shadow economy will always exist, and people will always find a way to get them.

[@Russell7]

Singapore needs to chill out 🍃

[@Kwippy]

I've heard of people smoking it, I've heard of people eating it. But using it for "massage" is a new one on me. Must try!!

[@caseyflynn2405]

Definitely. Having a joint and then getting a massage is a great experience.

[@SonyDjuana]

This could be a better solution against fentanyl?

[@joshualee8151]

fentanyl is for dying cancer patients... my father has neopathy in his legs from agent orange during his air force days in thailand... my dad uses thc n cbd gummies to help with the pain but it doesnt cure it...

[@crosbyong]

Thanks for covering this!

[@DC-ji5bc]

What about a Singaporean setting up business to sell cannabis in Thailand? Am I still breaking the law here since I’m doing it from a business perspective there? So if I were to start selling kilos of weed in Thailand as a singaporean, would that make me a drug trafficker and warrants me the death penalty?

[@DC-ji5bc]

Would like to see some constructive debates here

[@durbinmitchell]

Idk about Singapore laws but you will have to set up a Thai company with 51% Thai ownership so you will need a business partner you can trust. But hell why would you go back to Singapore if you're successful here.

[@DC-ji5bc]

@@durbinmitchell I already know about this 51% Thai shareholder Since consuming drugs abroad is against the law. Being singaporean, Wouldn’t selling kilos of drugs abroad make you a drug trafficker? Since we Singaporeans are not even allowed to dabble and consume drugs then wouldn’t selling kilos be worst?

[@LifeHacksProducts]

That is an interesting question.

[@t3chwali598]

also, what about buying stocks in cannabis companies?

[@TheSunMoon]

Overseas also cannot? Alamak.. Tobacco everywhere also can..

[@unknown_sys_error]

Is the sg govt trying to condemn what they feared most? Singapore has little land for this cash crop, and fearing medical tourism lost to Thailand ? If u can’t fight them, condemn them with your propaganda 😂

[@ilikealotofthings731]

Lmao no one is going to thailand to cure diseases with marijuana..

[@jen5138]

I bet you are the kind that believes weed cures cancer

[@unknown_sys_error]

@@jen5138 i bet u are a 90 years old virgin granny who failed both in science and history in class.

[@unknown_sys_error]

@@jen5138 do yourself some favour and get educated, google Israel cbd treatment otherwise just hide in your closet and don't need to travel elsewhere.

[@danielogy2]

If someone were to unknowingly buy a large amount of cannabis-infused food from a Thai grocery to Singapore, would that person face death penalty for drug possession?

[@TheTranceCartel]

Yes they literally would

[@palazzovictoria6713]

❤Diana Ser! She has a credible voice, effectively bilingual in English and Chinese. She on looking good at her age. To me, she’s perfect!❤

[@AW-tc4hy]

Bubble tea likely contain some addictive components. So many people seem addicted to. Not surprisingly, starbuck too. Else why the stupid expensive prices that people spent there

[@s_shaleh]

Diana Ser: I'm just going to smell it. *Touches down at Changi Airport a few days later* CNB: Hello....

[@Omeiden]

Its cannabis, not heroin!

[@noproblematallmate]

Less harmful but useless for society. Its a blessing to not have it in a society in the first place. Once it comes in, it will never be able to be removed.

[@keane26mar30]

why? need to take cannabis for that bird brain of yours to function?

[@caseyflynn2405]

@@noproblematallmate no it improves society. Obviously the Thais are liking it.

[@skaternationable]

@@noproblematallmate Flawed perspective. It is already in society, you just don't see it. The legalization of certain drugs will have their merits - just look at Portugal and their cannabis decriminalization. Do your research and stop being blinded by preconceived notions.

[@noproblematallmate]

@@skaternationable Portugal was already flooded with weed before they decide not to fight against it. 99.99% of Singaporeans do not smoke weed. Flawed perspective indeed

[@acediamon5042]

And while your smoking your very offensive tobacco and die in time like many of my friends have. I will keep smoking my medicine that's keeping me healthy and alive longer.

[@00-_-_-_-00]

I don't want to be arrested for chewing gum in JB 🤣🤣🤣

[@MinusMedley]

No THC, so lame.

[@mahandranparamasivam73]

How much are they paid and influenced

[@MovementElements]

go to Portugal and ask about the decriminalisation that happened more than 30 years ago to see what happened.

[@bakkwa8705]

Just out of curiosity , what happened in Portugal ?

[@MovementElements]

@@bakkwa8705 late 80's people were dying in groves because of heroin mostly (that is indeed a drug to be concerned about, not a plant like marijuana). So Portugal started looking at drug addicts as sick people and not criminals, so they decriminalised drugs all together. 80 per cent reduction in deaths, in consumption (because now there's alternatives regulated by the government) and treatment instead of death or jail (in some dosages) to those consuming or selling even. Smoking a joint, for instance, is as common as rolling a cigarette...theres rules and laws, but definitely you won't die or go to jail because you are smoking a plant. Theres a few good pieces about it here on KZbin, Australian pieces are very well done by the way

[@bakkwa8705]

@@MovementElementsThank you for your reply .

[@semangathilang1620]

He speak fluent english and still have subtitles but that host didn't have subtitles😂😂

[@lesliegrace8360]

Wow, did CNA willing fed 4 individuals to weed?

[@caseyflynn2405]

😂 is that a crime?

[@lesliegrace8360]

@@caseyflynn2405 "Mediacorp is a Singaporean public broadcast service." 🤫🤫

[@caseyflynn2405]

@@lesliegrace8360 lol might as well just say "Mediacorp is Singaporean government propaganda"

[@xtreame]

No taste test?

[@nelsonicies4800]

i was hoping for that too lmao

[@web3wizard381]

and i thought my country saudi arabia was backward 😂😂😂 ours lets us do what we want in foreign countries

[@RAM-km8bx]

Saudi arabia is huge not in the drug trade region and is a oil rich nation even if your whole population are drug users and traffickers no impact. But for us ? For a rapidly ageing and low birth rate population drug problems is the last thing we need. Singapore survival depends on it's smart workforce we cannot lose 1000s of people to controlled drugs even if they consume overseas have to comeback here eventually and they will find means here to continue their addictions. See other countries circumstances before you comment.

[@drewh3224]

@@RAM-km8bx Too bad, let the forward-looking Thai or New Yorkers destroy Singaporeans! Singapore government can not control everyone or country in the world, a still morally corrupted today to execute a human being and denying him or her to live and breathe over a cannabis. What does every right Singapore government have?

[@thestroller7142]

​@@RAM-km8bx "rapidly ageing and low birth rates". You think the younger generation got enough money and time to raise a family here with this asinine economy? And this one caused by who? Me and you? Our neighbours? Or by the gov who hang people for pot? Which is harmless btw if you look at all the functional people in the video. When you say "controlled drugs" that includes hard drugs like methamphetamine and heroin. That I agree, it can cause a lot of damage to our communities. But pot??? Stop being a shallow and narrow minded Wumao. Explore the world. Be open. Understand things as it is and stop being a yes man to a gov that turns their own family disputes into political agendas.

[@AJohn29]

@@RAM-km8bx Complete nonsense. By your logic, what about Singaporeans dying from liver cirrhosis caused by alcohol consumption and lung cancer caused by cigarette smoking? Both of these drugs (you do know alcohol and nicotine are drugs right?) are completely legal and freely available in Singapore. You're not concerned about how these drugs affect Singapore's ''survival''?!

[@AJohn29]

Very good point raised.

[@leedevlin8260]

While I'm not really onboard on recreational drug use, I do believe there r uses in medical application. Also I do not believe in the death penalty on weed in singapore. It's insane to justify this when other countries r legalizing it and use in medical. The punishment does not fit the crime in modern times..

[@janemuses3031]

It's a bit silly to make such a fuss about cannabis. There was a bit of brouhaha when marijuana was legalized in California with people worried that everyone will be walking around stoned and all our youth will be addicted and it's the gateway to hard drugs. But it's been a few years now since the law passed and frankly nothing has changed in my neighborhood. None of my kids or their friends are stoners - we don't smell pot everyone we go and the one cannabis shop downtown recently closed for lack of business. And when I went to Amsterdam years ago where pot has been legal for a while, so I expected to see everyone stoned there but that was not at all the case. California pot is one of the most potent forms but I have smoked it before and never felt a compelling need to continue the habit - so it's not like there is any immediate addiction formed. I agree with some of the other commenters that cigarettes and alcohol are just as addictive and potent drugs with probably worse side effects on the body. Yet to hear of someone getting cancer from pot while I know of people who got lung or nose cancer from smoking and liver cirrhosis from too much drinking. The one really important thing about making cannabis legal is the ability to regulate it by the government. So less chances if you plan to indulge to get contaminated goods. Cannot speak for what is sold in Thailand though.

[@guobichengmsh4524]

Hmm. I wonder, always nice to learn about some laws

[@ictl87]

CNA really all out against mj these days. Chill la dont jakun can its just weed.

[@limpeh394]

that law make no sense, it shd be equally applies to foreigner residing in SG, a Foreigner working in SG goes on Holiday in Thailand and consume cannabis shd receive the same treatment as SG citizen when he/she come back to sg