Is Thailand the New Weed Capital of the World? | Foreign Correspondent

From zero tolerance to decriminalisation, Thailand’s recent u-turn on its cannabis laws is lighting up a billion-dollar industry. Officially it’s for medicinal use but the legal grey area means ‘ganja’ lovers are celebrating. Subscribe: ab.co/3yqPOZ5
It’s the country which gave us the words ‘bong’ and ‘ganja’.
In Thailand, cannabis has been used for centuries in traditional medicine.
But when the US launched its ‘war on drugs’ in the 1970s, Thailand became a key partner, placing cannabis on the narcotics list and toughening penalties against it.
This June, the country took it off that list, meaning cannabis sellers and recreational users no longer risked jail for selling or possessing cannabis.
In tourist hotspots, a ‘ganja-culture’ is fast taking hold. In Bangkok’s Khao San Road nightspot, it seems easier to buy a joint than a Pad Thai.
‘Now it’s legal - God gave a gift for us’, says Choco Gonzales, a cannabis seller in Bangkok.
And it’s party time for tourists at the famous full moon party at Koh Phangan in the country’s southeast.
‘Wherever you go now, it’s Amsterdam again in Asia’, says an Italian tourist at the party.
As Australia reignites on its own debate about legalising cannabis, Southeast Asia correspondent Mazoe Ford travels around Thailand to meet the new crop of ‘ganja-preneurs’ cashing in on the green rush.
In Bangkok, Kitty Chopaka, a shop owner selling cannabis products and a leading advocate of decriminalisation, is still pinching herself.
‘I never thought in my lifetime that this would actually happen…But at the same time I knew it has to be done.’
In the southern island of Samui, resort owner Carl Lamb reckons the liberalisation of the laws is attracting overseas tourists.
‘You can really feel it's reinvigorated the market. There's a new energy here.’
Ford also hitches a ride on the private jet of the politician behind the policy - Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
He takes us to Thailand’s east to spruik the medicinal cannabis industry which the government hopes will become a billion-dollar industry.
‘It turned out that majority of my voters chose to vote for my party… some people even called my party (the) “Cannabis Party”’, he tells Ford.
But not everyone welcomes the change. More than a thousand doctors have warned that the drug was delisted before proper safeguards and regulations were in place.
‘We don't want to be the cannabis haven of the world’, say Doctor Chanchai Sittipunt from Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Medicine.
But Kitty Chopaka says going back isn’t possible - the genie is out of the bottle.
‘That bottle is broken. It’s gone!’
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[@ubonrat8653]

As an Australian who lives in the kingdom and previously lived in Canada and witnessed both countries legalize weed, it really is no big deal. Australia needs to lift itself out of the dark ages

[@JustaSpaceCowboy]

I lived in Canada back in 2011, it wasn't a big deal back then. The Australian government truly have their heads in the sand.

[@libatalklieb5793]

@@JustaSpaceCowboy We have enough junkies here in Australia already, we don't need more.

[@libatalklieb5793]

You are living in the dark ages, if you need drugs, then you need help.

[@gabrielacard7050]

@@libatalklieb5793 really ? Omfg 🙄🤦🏻‍♀️ you do know people smoke weed for health issues too , like cancer , AIDS , autoimmune disease other illnesses. Get educated before making a stupid comment.

[@ubonrat8653]

@@libatalklieb5793 I don't use or need drugs including alcohol, weed or pharma products but I respect others ability to choose

[@1wor1d]

I'm an Australian that has gone to court twice for marijuana use, once in the 80's and another in the 90's for personal use cultivation. These are the only 2 crimes I've ever committed, but I now have a criminal record. While I was in court another person had a court case charged with assault, he punched someone in the face 3 times, the victim had to go to hospital, but he got a good behavior bond , which means after a certain period it comes off your criminal record. I got a criminal record (a conviction) and had to pay a large fine for growing 3 plants in my backyard. My neighbors had got robbed and the police just happened to look over their fence when they were investigating the robbery and saw my plants. BTW there were several court cases that day just for marijuana use or possession. It's such a waste of the legal system resources.

[@-nup]

facts mate wastes so much time that's why court always gets delayed at least 2 months

[@Rainbojangles]

Bad luck.

[@Mikesmeyer88]

Yup. Totally ruins lives. I have too many to even count in the states, probably like 5 or 6 at least, weed charges, simpe possession of like less than 1/8th. I was never arrested for it but now you can buy it legally and I'm still a criminal because of the federal aspect. And it all happened in my 20s when they should have just dropped them.

[@noc4265]

no matter how stupid the law, you have to follow it. I don't just get to do whatever I want bc I think its stupid. you break the law, you face the consequences.

[@2147B]

@@noc4265 Depends on when you were born in to this world. We created governments to represent the people, now we are their slaves. Disgusting

[@Starman261A]

Yes to Thailand. First Asian country to dump the draconian laws. I hope more Asian countries follow suit. No one should ever be arrested for weed.

[@ionthelion5617]

God's Green Grass Grows Gracefully, as GovernMental Guidelines are now Giving the Healing Herb, the Gracefully Governed Break from Stigmatization

[@AjarnSpencer]

Germany just followed suit

[@4n4Queen]

I was hoping my country malaysia gonna legalized it for medicinal use.

[@marknisnisan3266]

Free the plant ❤ herbal natural 💚 hope in the Philippines 🇵🇭 too 🙏

[@ADHD_Lothario]

You can still be arrested for marijuana in parts of America. Things take time

[@MasterBharatBhushanSaikia]

As a Ganja farmer from India, this is really delightful to see how legalization can bring positive changes to the country both economically and socially. It's sad that weed has been around India for thousands of years and yet it is discriminated like a drug.

[@hrisikeshbhattacharya5467]

Thik koisa

[@aig...phoenix8361]

Han bhai bikul shi Bs ek baar legal ho jayega tb business kregay sath One day for sure weed will be legal

[@ras.ikalonji5454]

Bc the west ⬅️ and big pharma companies block the people from self control, thanks Thailand for setting the pace...

[@HahaHub123]

Bro where are you in India can I get some

[@beamboy14526]

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[@user-hr3jy5zs4r]

I live in Thailand and went to this guy's shop (Sukhumweed) on opening day, when I asked them "is there a limit to how much I can buy?" This guy pops his head out from the back room and shouts at me "HOW MANY OUNCES YOU WANNA BUY???" Lmao love it, it's pretty wild going from something you can potentially get the death penalty for, to it being everywhere overnight.

[@trusttruth9916]

Amazing how The America Peer pressure works isn't it used to be the same in Japan it was everywhere but once the USA whispered in their ears and said no it was game over! funny how cannabis went from a healing super natural remedy to being banned whilst the Pharmaceutical companies flourished, People just go along with Rules that don't make any sense and don't question anything now weeds become popular so the very same pharmaceutical companies can make money again

[@elkarlos814]

With the ridiculous prices, it is more like: how much money ya got? hahahaha But, that will change real soon.

[@beantreats]

@@elkarlos814 yeah, they've already gone down a bunch in the past couple months.. where i am at least, not sure about bkk

[@MrTRYTOO]

does it get cheaper than almost 20 bucks/g!?!?!??!

[@HAL-1984]

Ha! yeah I used to go to Thailand loads when I was younger and I just think about all those clandestine places I used to seek out to score weed then having to sneak off somewhere to have a smoke always in fear of the consequences of being caught..it had a sense of adventure and excitment attached to it which I guess would now be gone. At least the paranoia of the cops coming to bust you and then ending up having to pay a huge bribe or go to prison is now no more!

[@andrew.l.5493]

I've lived in Thailand for 9 years. Never in my wildest thoughts would I have seen the Thai government legalize weed. Amazing Thailand.

[@ekay4495]

We live in strange times

[@dustintravis8791]

Didn't they want to start exporting it (and maybe kratom?) and so they had to change the laws first? But yeah, I've been there many times and was shocked as well. Obviously you could find it pretty easily, but that it's actually legal now is wild.

[@davidsmith9730]

I can believe what am seeing hear this is madness. What's next crack cocaine honestly and wondering why are kids are wanting to get involved with this type thing growing up thinking this is Normal it's not. Normal

[@mammoth13thcenturymammoth85]

Killing children in schools

[@jacobstevens4130]

@@davidsmith9730 Marijuana should be decriminalized, how is it any different than alcohol and smoking that’s way worse for your body? Not only for your average smoker that just wants to get high it’s also great for people with many medical conditions which was one of the big reasons big pharma initially pushed to have it criminalized.

[@JohnJohnson-vi4ev]

I smoked for over 25 yrs and quit 3 yrs ago. I thought I never would quit, but I got tired of placing a bandaid over my own mental health issues. Not to mention being singled out as the stoner in the family. It's not a good look if you have career goals. It is definitely more accepted now than in the 90s when I started, but if you want a high paying job that you operate heavy equipment, or anything safety related quitting is best. No hate towards pot users.

[@tomboard1]

I hear what you're saying. The irony is these people look at your cannabis with contempt while holding a glass of wine. Times have changed though. Alcohol is becoming a thing of the past. The damage it does is not worth it.

[@NOT_SURE..]

i worked on construction till i got cancer 3 years ago and a lot people driving heavy equipment are coked out of their heads .

[@patriaciasmith3499]

Psilocybin saved my life. I was addicted to heroin for 15 years and after Psilocybin treatment I will be 3 years clean in September. I have zero cravings. This is something that truly needs to be more broadly used in addiction treatment.

[@mirabelwatson7863]

Yes, bergwilly11

[@zarkos2313]

The Trips I've been having have really helped me a lot,I finally feel in control of my emotions and my future and things that used to be mundane to me now seem incredible and full of nuance on top of that I'm way less driven by my ego and I have alot more empathy as well

[@mirabelwatson7863]

@Ryan Robinson Yes he is. bergwilly11

[@GiantGrasses]

Amazing for cluster headaches too

[@GiantGrasses]

@@laurapolonioli6576 legal in Oregon, Denver and L.A.

[@PeterColeman-gw5np]

We should really be thanking all the people who continued using and growing this wonderful plant all throughout prohibition regardless of its criminal status. It's not easy doing the right thing when everyone is telling you it is wrong.

[@donwaldo903]

word

[@zachprice355]

a lot easier when its profitable

[@justiceotto8049]

Unrated how true this comment is 🙌

[@tayj4607]

Weed has ruined lives just like anything else bad.

[@craigmorris559]

No problem. 🤪😁🤣

[@SnowTiger45]

As a Canadian who has enjoyed enlightenment and freedom from prosecution for several years I just want to say, congratulations to Thailand and welcome to the 21st Century.

[@user-eh5xr1mh6w]

Thx u so much 😁🙏☮️♥️🇹🇭

[@peterbelanger4094]

I don't do long plane trips, Thailand is a very long trip. Anyway, so many places in N America have PLENTY of weed. Why travel all the way to Thailand?

[@justagirlsd3000]

Hopefully Biden can decriminalize it federally🙏🏽

[@justagirlsd3000]

@@peterbelanger4094 for Thailand 🙄

[@kirkslayden834]

I would have to say that is about time that people wake up and see that this god-given green plant has many medicinal uses and food too and it gives us oxygen we should have plants growing everywhere in the world and the world would be a little more happier God bless the world

[@jeremy0488]

As a reporter, it was ur job to bring in different perspectives and u did a great job. Thank you.

[@k.w.carver1304]

Got my 15 yr old son Brenlon and my crew tuning in tonight thanks Hvac shop talk

[@knrb8091]

It's time to make it legal around the world 😍😍

[@StoicLifeStylee]

The leaders of the world's pharmacies do not want you to have this freedom

[@monto39]

@Knrb gimme a break

[@nuwansampath7348]

i Hope not!!

[@InappropriateShorts]

As soon as the feds in the US take it off schedule 1 status it’s over.

[@sammicoporsammicopor]

@@InappropriateShorts its only a matter of time until cannabis stops being a federally illegal drug and gets legalized. This is crazy though, I'm 35 and have lived to see processors that are very tiny, the birth of fusion energy and cannabis being legalized in not only the USA but also in thailand. Its a very different world that we live in now.

[@chuckygobyebye]

I've been living in Thailand for a long time and I think this is a good idea. Nobody should be locked up for smoking marijuana, it's not 100% harmless but it stacks up far better than any other, including the legal ones. One must recall that this region is awash with cheap methamphetamine, which is fairly terrifying, so letting people smoke a joint isn't going to hurt anyone.

[@raymondo162]

in uk in year one of covid over 2,000 people died in britain from alcohol. it made the news cos it was a very high figure. during the same period NO-ONE died from cannabis. like er HELLO. HELLO

[@mcarpenter2917]

Joint would take the edge off the methamphetamine!!

[@chuckygobyebye]

@@mcarpenter2917 I'd hope so, may have made a difference to a certain drug-addled policeman in NE-Thailand.

[@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503]

@@mcarpenter2917 as a recovering meth addict...I wouldn't smoke weed while I was coming down off meth...it would make me super paranoid... Meth is hard to quit ...slipped once in last 10 months... just saying ✌️

[@mr.willywinker4u849]

Yes it's completely harmless it's safer than alcohol or opiates and has a ton of safe medical uses

[@DuyNguyen-nv9cu]

Am from Vietnam is not legal there, when I see this video just is like living in the dream. Very happy❤️

[@Cristian_M_]

Successful people don't become that way overnight. What most people see as a glance of wealth, a great career, and purpose is the result of hard work and hustle over time. I pray that anyone who is reading this will be successful in life,.,,.,.,

[@tracyholian2944]

I’m celebrating a $30k stock portfolio today. I started this journey with 6k. I have invested on time and also with the right terms now I have time for my family and the life ahead of me

[@zoeyswaniawski7306]

Wow, really. I was able to make my $25k on investment

[@sarkiali3958]

​@@tracyholian2944I’m looking for something I can venture into on a short term basis, I have $15k sitting in my savings

[@patricklemmy679]

Assets that can make you rich *FX *Btcoin *Stocks *Gold *Real estate

[@j23lo5]

Btw, just because it became legal, it doesn’t mean than children are going to start using it. Just like how millions of children are not drinking vodka everyday because it’s legal

[@27273100]

It'll be just like alcohol 21 and taxed like everything else.

[@johnholmes595]

Because minimum age is 20, so illegal for children, silly post

[@imfrom210texas]

@@johnholmes595 🤡

[@JunkBondTrader]

it isn't legalized technically, its decriminalized.

[@TimothyRoosa-vp9iq]

A lot of Thai people are so wonderful. Smiling is part of a lot of their existing.

[@kennylesperance]

Weed is better than war

[@markhunt4618]

My brother was in the us navy during the 80's. He spent about a year in Thailand all together, including 4 months after being discharged. Till his dying day he always said there were two countries he would fight for if they were attacked, the US of course and the second was Thailand such was the great love he had for the people there

[@user-eh5xr1mh6w]

Rest in Peace for your brother's 🙏😞☮️♥️🇹🇭🇺🇸

[@phontusmaximus4457]

This warms the heart of many thai people.

[@sharpybliss]

RIP your brother. Secondly I can attest to what he said. I've been there many times and feel more at home there than I do in London.

[@airstuck3929]

@@sharpybliss then go live there. Bye.

[@topshelfbullys7889]

I bet he definitely had love for the people there a.k.a. the beautiful women

[@CarrotGarlic]

I’m in Thailand right now and it’s life per usual. The critics of weed legalisation will tell you that a society changes (for the worse) after legalising the green. This is the 5th time I’ve visited TH since 2013 and I can happily say it’s the same as I remember…. I’m from NZ and getting weed there involves dealing with gang members- scary stuff … (yep, yep, I need a new dealer….)but here, buying weed is smooth, easy and chill. You have so much choice re stands etc. It’s soooo refreshing not feeling like a criminal. PS to all the haters - I’m a productive 30 year old who owns a house, works IT(remotely) earns 100k+++ and smokes daily 😎 😎

[@cim888]

Good for you, although smoking pot is cool now so I'm not sure where you think that the haters are coming from. I'm all for legalizing pot for those that need it but I do know of many that are useless unmotivated paranoid bums.

[@gabrielacard7050]

People said the same bs about Canada before it became federally legal here in 2018 and after it became federally legal and four years now , life is the same and society didn’t go crazy or whatever .

[@nanam9179]

What a stupid comment. Who cares your life

[@Earthbound369]

I bet that's AWSOME weed in Thailand! I remember getting Thai stick as a big treat. My State just went recreational, I have a medical card but been smoking 50 years with no harm. Legalize it on the federal level. It's gonna happen.

[@pietrojenkins6901]

Thailand is "sin central" along with their world famous sex industry,

[@CollectorsAnonymous33]

the local grower walking in with the bags full of beautiful mother nature over his head is a whole vibe and a half lol i love the culture and tradition of cannabis in thailand the whole energy there seems so positive. God Bless that country

[@ctgilcrest]

Back in the mid. 80's a large sailboat anchored in Sausalito. On board were several duffel bags of Thai Stick, Chocolate Thai to be exact. Great chocolate notes, smooth and stoney. the flavor was truly that of chocolate. wish I had some now.

[@salmansalim1054]

Thailand went from being an amazing country, to the greatest place in the universe!

[@GjaP_242]

The global legal marijuana market size was valued at USD 13.2 billion in 2021 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.5% from 2022 to 2030. A number of studies carried out show that medical marijuana and its derivatives can be used to treat symptoms of various diseases, for e.g., it has been successfully used to treat patients with chronic pain, chemotherapy-induced nausea, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and other neurological diseases. 24:22 Legal Marijuana Market Report Scope Market size value in 2022 - USD 16.7 billion Revenue forecast in 2030 - USD 102.2 billion Growth Rate - CAGR of 25.5% from 2022 to 2030 Source: Grand View Research

[@dometheonlyone8936]

and you can go to the space with cannabis 420!!!!!!!!

[@ZeganVE]

I'm thinking the same thing haha Thailand was paradise before but now it's going to be a new level of vibes on the beaches of Thailand 🔥

[@joeking433]

It's popular with pedos.

[@James-eo6bu]

Lol

[@fruitloops3718]

As a medical marijuana patient, I'm thankful I finally have a place I can go in Asia. Thank you Thailand. I'm really hoping the Philippines can get there act together as I have family there. Nit to hopeful on that.

[@luxephil123]

fingers crossed! hopefuly!

[@021mr5]

No chance in the PH.

[@bbrtryhard]

The Philippines are extremely right wing, especially the middle class. You're going to have to change popular opinion which takes decades. But yes, here's hoping.

[@tpeterson9140]

@@bbrtryhard didnt their president order the police to shoot drug users on sight?

[@rigbythekhajiit]

Agreed. As a medical patient in the USA, even just traveling over a state border is a hell of stress and drastic changes in laws about possession. Legally purchased medical cannabis for personal use should be viewed as alcohol or tobacco in the eyes of the law, as long as it’s stored safely and no one is OUI or consuming anywhere but private property, it should NOT be a problem

[@davidmotlagh9779]

I worked with a guy in the earlt 90s that got a coffe can full of weed from a buddy in Thailand every Christmas. It was strong.

[@nannerpuss9430]

That lady at the beginning has such a cute little store! I love how bright and welcoming it is

[@LoveJoyPeaceAndHopeForAll]

I love Thailand and its people because they understand what it means to be down-to-earth.

[@joeking433]

They need Jesus Christ BAD!

[@stevenhull5025]

now they are as high as a kite.

[@Jayshay93]

well said

[@J_5612]

@@joeking433 lol why

[@BassimoOne]

@@J_5612 Masked children, masked parents, prostitution even often with underaged kids would fall in my mind

[@rtool1]

it makes me happy to see the passion these people have for the plant itself, not just its final product

[@kirkslayden834]

It's because it has many medicinal uses we could use it as food we could use it to give us oxygen the people in the world need to wake up and see why this god-given green plant is so good for our planet here in California us it's been legal for a while and more States are opening up to the idea of legal in it God bless the world

[@rolandjobidon667]

In the 70's Thai stick was one of the most potent weed you could get.

[@bayareacertified]

@@rolandjobidon667 what happened? Lol

[@3-Kashmir]

@@rolandjobidon667 no one heard what the farmer said the warning he gave & the worries he had!

[@mikeb5372]

@@rolandjobidon667 lol.. yeah, it was known as top grade stuff back then

[@hotmessmissy]

i am smiling ear to ear watching this. this needs to happen in the Philippines too. hopefully for medical purposes 😁

[@tonym1279]

they made it illegal again

[@krisalexanderespino9961]

Not gonna happen.

[@frozensunset]

Come hang out missy ;) 😎

[@enggamintanggabeli1001]

juga semoga di Indonesiaku

[@gunnn2375]

Hy vọng Việt Nam cũng sẽ được hợp pháp trong tương lai 🥳

[@ManfromJapan12]

I lived in Bangkok for many years and Samui. Pot was always available. Pot was also flown in from Mexico and apparently immigration turned a blind eye. Incredibly strong pot as well. This was way before this law came in. Samui pot was compressed and full of stem and seed but the Bangkok stuff was phenomenal. Thai police would work with sellers. Unsuspecting tourists would buy , the seller would call the cops, tourist would get caught, surrender their passport and then have to buy it back.

[@richardpizzahut08]

I haven't smoked in over a couple of decades, that being said I feel it's a gift from the earth and should be completely legalized throughout the entire planet.

[@freshnorthwest6756]

then smoke some....

[@TryharderFN]

Damn how old are you 299

[@TheHeetee94]

@@TryharderFN a decade is 10 years...

[@hikefka8001]

Yeah I think you are right 🤪

[@jaydub2546]

@@TheHeetee94 😂

[@gandalfandchill549]

As someone who lives in a legalized weed-happy city, this video just made me want to visit Thailand. The people that were interviewed seem like some of the happiest, funniest, and kindest people I've seen in a long time. Also the two farmers are how I wish I lived every day. They made my heart laugh.

[@sammicoporsammicopor]

If I were to ever visit a foreign country, it would be thailand during the non-monsoon season. I have watched this video at least 4 or 5 times now. I am always surprised that thailand has legal Cannabis. I understand prices can be high right now but thats what happens when reefer first gets legalized because no one has any idea what legal prices should be which evens out over time.

[@JR-playlists]

I wonder why there aren’t a bunch of right wing religious fanatics, standing outside of head shops, like they do in front of planned parenthood?

[@MrJCerqueira]

sadly more people go there for s*x vacations than anything else, hopefully this can help change some of the aura of Thailand to visitors & improve the quality of life for her many friendly citizens!

[@Sigmundfraud]

Thai people are the Greatest people in the World

[@troyeduaneblignaut4934]

Why? So u can spend 100 dollars of your hard earned cash on 5 grams of average weed. Don’t support this crap mate, people like this are destroying the industry with such crazy prices! It’s a plant let it be

[@abdullahimarlians5721]

I love this man. My new destination to travel 😍😍😍

[@mrs.bellamay]

New favourite documentary!

[@FTulumello]

When you see it being legalized pretty steadily in the US it doesn't surprise me at all. Thailand has just made themselves an even better place for party people. Good for you Thailand

[@adotholland22]

more masssss toerism is no good for thailand

[@CharleyMK9867]

In the United States it needs to be Federally legal having it legal in your State if you have a medicinal card but having to go to another state to purchase anything with your medical card is just downright madness...it's stupid 🙄😒

[@rizzy2120]

True thailand is the most open minded asia country ppl really should look up thailand more

[@FTulumello]

@@rizzy2120 Been going there and even lived there as an expat. It's a great place as long as you have a little discipline not to do something stupid.

[@stevefaulkner6689]

The south eastern US is not likely to ever allow decriminalization

[@TeamStevers]

Australia can’t imagine a country with rights.

[@joeking433]

It's a Christianity based country. It's not like Thailand, a pagan country.

[@Heraclitus188]

Australia unlike most similar liberal democracies, does not have a Bill of Rights. It is a post colonial penal colony %$#@hole...

[@bennygray9798]

Give it a couple years. We just slow lol

[@november4516]

Covid certainly proved that. Glad I left

[@brianfitch5469]

@@bennygray9798 every couple years it gets worse. The only thing Australia let's you grow is mescaline cactuses.

[@VincentOtienoShow]

The fact that you put a reggae beat on the background while doing a marijuana documentary means you know what you are doing❤

[@SoirEkim]

I’ve seen this video already. KZbin’s algorithm thought I should watch it again. I couldn’t agree more! However, Due to the law here in the states I have to wait another 81 days before I can grow again. Therefore I can’t express how jealous I am at seeing this video once more. Bless Thailand for being the best example of decriminalization. Wish the US would follow their example.

[@georgeorwell2296]

Decriminalisation should be happening globally. It's evident there are only pros and minimal cons in doing it.

[@aaronaaron6569]

@@taffpower9347 what a childish comment. Children have nothing to do with this story.

[@hommie422]

Excellent comment George, you and I realize cannabis was decriminalized throughout history until a hundred years ago when the corrupt powers that be wanted to steal Our freedom of what medicine we choose to take.

[@joblo497]

it's really such a minor issue

[@jlomax6467]

100%. Glad to see more and more countries finally taking a sensible approach

[@tonyperera2355]

The criminalization began with the US and the World Bank. The US needed desegregation and the world bank needed a return for their investments. Weed smokers don't make excellent mindless factory workers.

[@burtmann3921]

wish I could live there to help show how to grow it there. The plant can adapt in almost any environment

[@Cmon-Man]

Who remembers Thai sticks? They were abundant where I lived in the ‘70s. The best time to be a kid. Woohoo😊

[@Doxsein]

Was looking for this

[@livingexample5322]

@@Doxsein I was in Thailand in the 70's, too, courtesy of the Air Force. The weed was absolutely the best I've ever had to this day. And it was readily available. Thai cab drivers would hook us up, including selling it on base in front of my barracks. I would still know the taste or smell after all this time. If you're a dedicated smoker, Thai is what you've been looking for. i've never seen any in the U.S..

[@bmwocanada3989]

Never in my wildest dreams that Thailand would be this incredible. I am very much delighted with this video. Keep it up!

[@phillipellison4758]

Thai Gov just announced they are not happy with this. They do not like the shops catering to non medical , and the tourists it invites. Quote : We don't want those kind of people (tourists) visiting our country." You and I are not welcome. They do have the best prices for REAL Opiates and kid sex though. Just don't try to leave with any. Can be a life sentence , even death. But do enjoy .

[@jakubgadzala7474]

That's what happens when American propaganda looses its grips. More of it please, everywhere in the world. Edit: Or maybe I'm totally wrong, and they allowed Thailand to produce the crop as a counter measure to China. I believe, in recent years China became number one exporter of CBD products. 😅

[@gordonliu3972]

You should go! It's incredible.

[@teachermark5816]

sad life

[@Mingtams19]

The muricans are losing control. Even in their world reserve currency

[@drillsgtx]

I think this is one of the most educational KZbin videos I’ve seen today.

[@sherwinfrancisco1649]

That's TRUE!

[@gulstan6007]

Really

[@charleslee1862]

Legalize Hemp Worldwide! BUCK THE UN!

[@jst4572]

My first time growing cannabis for myself was a hit. I had two plants. I think they both Hermes on me but if you know you know. Nothing wrong with a hermie plant at all. Had enough to last me months when it was all said and done. Also growing cannabis isn’t like growing corn or wheat. You have to really micromanage the process. Always check the plants for signs of stress. Make sure the water you’re giving it is ph appropriate. And the soil has to have enough nutrients to last the grow (especially outside where there are more variables vs inside where you make sure you get a good soil and put the nutrients in the water you’re feeding it). Investing in greenhouse infrastructure may be the way to help farmers switch from one crop to this one.

[@ramiro.2jz608]

thankful for being born in cali. i could not imagine smoking anything other than indoor bud, but nothing beats those early hydroponic batches

[@exploranator]

"We don't want to be the cannabis heaven of the world." Sure beats the heck out of being the prostitution capitol of the world.

[@PaperBoyBeatsofficial]

Bruhhhh 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@listedbest4516]

@@PaperBoyBeatsofficial🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@johncaldwell643]

Hey doctor people have been smoking pot heavy duty since the early 60s with little proof of physical damage where as i can tell you untold number of deaths and health issues from the use of alcohol. But you won't hear that doctor condemn alcohol.

[@yeetis4527]

@@johncaldwell643 Not sure how what you said is related to the comment, who is "people"?

[@MnV-]

Or the Herion and meth heaven in the golden triangle

[@richardwalker8575]

How do you'll get your supplies of good quality Weed? been a while i had a good trip with quality

[@harperbrandon8473]

where you base? europe?

[@richmondstanford562]

California got the best bro

[@richardwalker8575]

@@harperbrandon8473 united states

[@richardwalker8575]

@@richmondstanford562 For real?

[@richardwalker8575]

@@richmondstanford562 how do you get yours?

[@ScrAppY-dr4hx]

This isnt business this is personal. Love that line ur business is gunna do so well with that attitude 🔥

[@patoleps]

Excellent coverage and broadcast. Thanks

[@CreatingAlong]

Thailand is the example the world needs to see! 👏♥

[@thefunkphenomenon]

For this yes, but for most other things not so much.

[@MrProzacmilkshake]

not at 5 grams for 100 AUS

[@CreatingAlong]

@@MrProzacmilkshake are you there? Are they actually charging that much? I would have to guess it is only the tourist hotspots because no way someone on a Thailand salary would be able to afford that.

[@farangatang]

@@CreatingAlong it starts at 500thb per gram for anything worth smoking. As of now even the top quality stuff is not really on par to North America's west coast! Vancouver, BC still has the best gray market cannabis on the planet at the lowest price as well. You can get top shelf AAAA delivered to your door for less than $140cad/oz!

[@BeerBreath702]

@@farangatang we pay around $100 on days they have overstock for pretty potent flower here in Las Vegas. But yeah BC is still on top I just don’t see the difference anymore since it’s all high end now.

[@Texas325]

I really hope more places around the world will realize the revenue far outweighs any damage.

[@Mizernyi]

Yes because a profit driven world is what we need

[@HittinDisFitness.]

@@Mizernyi FACTS.

[@Hexifying1]

@@Mizernyi It can’t be that hard to read the sentence. def not what they said bub

[@randylahey2660]

What creates the major profits in the firstplace is criminalization and control of the substance that drives up need and demand for the symbiotic plant. Once you allow it in free market they cannot drive up and create value any longer. So yes, decriminalization is the way if you do not want a profit driven society. The alternatives to this are far worse and more expensive.

[@e.t.2230]

The suppression of the truth by our elected leaders in the form of LIES disguised as scientific FACT simply to justify their gruesome, privatized and industrialized PRISON SYSTEM is what has done MORE DAMAGE to SOCIETY than anything else 💯

[@noobspawnersstreams4102]

such a nice parent to show shes happy to let her child smoke aslong as she shows trust and tells her top parent there

[@michabelly]

after I was in jail in 2000 for 1 gram ,I avoided Thailand . Now I went back and just loved it. So civilized to not being paranoid

[@ainsleyharriott2209]

I hate when people who’ve never tried it act like experts and condemn it. You have no idea what something is like if you never try it and have no right to judge it or people who enjoy it. It’s an irritating mindset. It has some negatives like any substance such as coffee but alcohol is way worse.

[@drippyd8131]

Agreed

[@followthesapper324]

Not way worse....way way WAY worse

[@ellenlutz3526]

I rather smoke a joint than drink whiskey

[@rch9898]

✔

[@rwqfsfasxc2048]

Overtime, smoking too much weed will be very dameging for your brain. But yes, alcohol is way worse.

[@EarlSchieb]

So, I’m a huge stoner and have been interested in visiting Thailand ever since I was young. Now that marijuana is decriminalize/legal I want to go there even more.

[@lucapavese3953]

Same as you man

[@uncommonsense360]

I would smoke weed, then get super paranoid and feel like a useless depressed POS. I don't know how people can smoke so much weed. And I get paranoid that If I didn't clean my bong with Epsom salt and isopropyl alcohol right afterwards it would stain and someone would barge into my apt. and see my mess.

[@iteazzxgaming1132]

@@uncommonsense360 i change the water in my bong every 3-4 days or after like 50 rips

[@miklok433]

I found thc candy and hemp milkshakes (couldnt tell if it had thc) in Phuket a few months before the legalization

[@291mm]

@@uncommonsense360 i recommend you asking seller to give you energetic weed one… keep you hype up, its all about what type you are smoking 😊

[@chriskoston9994]

thank u for releasing real stuff and rel people

[@therichestkingKingsulaymannjie]

Smoking cannabis is deadly I was smoking it for over a decade or two despite the good feeling it gives, I was always tired or fatigue. I love the scent for ever but nobody is ever going to make me smoke ever and that's from my experience. Maybe it can be consumed in other ways rather than smoking it. It's harmful but many love it. I was surprised when i saw this video and I just smiled. Hope everyone realises how smoking any intoxicant is really a bad thing for the human body. Thanks for this video

Use coconut oil extraction with a crockpot , and make cookies.

[@isabelrubio7737]

From death penalty to absolute decriminalisation .... incredible! happy for you thai people. greetings from Spain.

[@houseofsolomon2440]

It's too confusing. I will stay here -

[@gino423]

Good point

[@markp9568]

Well it wasn’t actually the death penalty more the treat of it, legally yes the law stated you could get the death penalty, in reality it wasn’t so.

[@ondagalapago2317]

buuuuuuhhhh death penalty....

[@Chronolith187]

Cannabis helps me stay away from alcohol. For that alone I'm truly thankful that it exists💚🌿

[@jamesstpatrick8493]

Yes, I really reduce my drinking and loss 15 pounds

[@Chronolith187]

@@jamesstpatrick8493 Respect💚🌿

[@zerohours.]

Me too. I used to be an insane drinker and cannabis helped me quit completely. I might have a couple beers in 6 months just to remember that it's a waste of money, nothing good comes from it, and I'd rather have weed.

[@Chronolith187]

@@zerohours. Much respect to you💚🌿

[@Chronolith187]

Long Live Cannabis💚🌿

[@PeggyAmaya]

so good to see something right happen in the world.

[@moorishentertainmenttv3514]

Those beautiful mountains in Thailand is where this is being grown it's always been known that you guys have the best soil

[@pyro_mania]

No one should face a punishment for using medicine anywhere in the world. It's time we all come together and say enough is enough. No one should ever have to worry about simple canabis charges. Black markets or using harmful herbicides or pesticides to grow should be heavily charged and stopped from happening.. but as long as people are just using the plant bought from a legal dispensery they should never have to worry about fines or jail/prison. It's time we push legalization world wide and fast.

[@VirusOfCyrus]

My dad was a big weed grower in Australia, stupidly gave me my first joint at 9, told me to walk up to mum & say "look mum Im smoking a joint" she went off her head! But, Weed is BAD! Its a FACT it causes memory loss, PERMANENT Anxiety & brain damage & Permanent mental issues such as paranoia, some poor buggers get delusions, one friend is in & out of nut houses from smoking hydro 24/7 for 30 years, I had to quit because my anxiety (many smokers know this) was insane, always crossing my arms, holding my chest etc cause anxiety was sooo horrible, the WEEK I quit weed ALL my anxiety went away, I knew it was the weed tho cause after 30 years as soon as I would smoke the anxiety would kick in, instantly. Medicinal OIL is great for many people, the stuff that does NOT get you high is a life saver for many with seizures etc, but normal THC weed that gets you high does NOTHING for Physical Pain, the ONLY people who claim otherwise are liars who just want an excuse to get high, EVERYONE I know, hell, everyone that Ive ever met ALL know from experience, it does nothing for any pain. I was the FIRST one who wanted weed legal, but that was before I realized how bad it can be, if u smoke it everyday ur week.

[@alexharpoth6562]

@@VirusOfCyrus i mostly agree with you however a lot of the side affects you said only happen before your brain is fully developed.

[@mojomanmurph1925]

@@VirusOfCyrus Thanks for your input.

[@jangbanger7]

@@VirusOfCyrus just like anything people abuse, look at alcoholics

[@wholeshebang1]

@@VirusOfCyrus - Smoking cannabis has relieved my pain instantly, including a 3-day migraine, and 25 years of chronic pain & numbness from nerve damage in both hands. Granted, eating 10-15mg of a cannabis gummy was more effective in the long-term (a few hours effect vs. 15-20 minutes) than a few puffs. I also take 1ml/day of CBD oil for hip & back pain (reduces inflammation). I understand that some people become more anxious, though I don't know if that depends on whether they used sativa or indica, or a hybrid, and in what form and strength.

[@hippydippy]

As a 67 year old from the States, some of the best weed I've ever smoked was "Thai-Stick" back in the early 70's. I'd love to get my hands on some of that again. It would set you free!

[@jake-de8kp]

Got connection

[@jessehalper]

Lol Thai sticks are like Woodstock. If you can remember them you weren't there.

[@janetvonbose1014]

Funny...I'm same age and left same comment about Thai Sticks

[@Peter_S_]

Thai cultivars are narrow leaf slow maturing varieties. Look for what most growers would call a "14 week sativa" and you're in the territory. Given the market and the fact that most common cultivars flower in half the number of days, it's easy to see why 14 week sativas are hard to find and then only top shelf offerings when you do see them.

[@zeviono4562]

Lol in Australia & NZ they were called Buddha sticks. Mention them to any old hippie and a glazed look will come over their face remembering how good they were...

[@JDMc2.0]

Loved the Budda Thai from the '80s in NorCal. Awesome sticks! Not so ancient proverb: He who walks sideways thru airport metal detector surely going to Bangkok. 🙏

[@RoadkillXoutlaw]

We used to get some dang good weed from Thailand back in the seventies. a couple of the best local strains were grown from thai seeds back then. Id sure like to get ahold of some of them seeds

[@puriso1]

I am no longer a cannabis user but I was curious about the actual situation in Thailand. This program was really well researched and presented.

[@mmaranta785]

I just got back from Thailand and they sell it on the streets and in shops. It was pretty good weed. I was in Chiang Mai, Bangkok and Pattaya and there are lots of places selling it and you can smoke inside at man6 of them.

[@MegaAussieFTW]

I am Australian, I had a friend who had University degrees and studied so hard to get them, they had been working in their career choice for years earning great money and one day on a day off decided to smoke weed, they were pulled over, drug tested, charged and then lost their job for having a criminal record. They felt so disgraced that they ended up committing suicide because of one joint ruining everything they had worked for. Rules here are way to strict ruining people's lives, on one hand it would be good to see the rules changed but on the other hand I will be angry because It'd be to late to save a friend. I have smoked weed once, didn't really like the effect personally but I can see the benefits it has on people. I am 34 yo and have never understood why it's illegal, if it's because it's hard to regulate/hard for governments to make money/tax from it then okay but if it's because it's "dangerous" then why is smoking cigarettes not illegal considering it kills more people and is also just a plant.

[@successor8255]

Damn that sucks... I'm myself quite a big user and it's annoying that I can't get strains that would be best suited for me and my needs at the time. Only availabe strains here are mostly indicas that puts you on the coach and you don't feel like doing anything because it's much easier to grow those type of strains for a regular dealer. I can't wait for the day when weed is legalized here in Finland, so I can get a better sense of the spectrum and find the strains that might possibly increase my prodictivity.

[@PlaySA]

It's honestly shocking that Australia has yet to get with the program. I grew up in California and weed was always around and available when I was young, then in 1992 (I think) a permissive medial law was passed which allowed basically anyone to get a medical card and purchase it legally. Then came full recreational legalization. Through all of that nothing negative has happened at all, criminalization is literally just the government pointlessly enforcing their power and punishing innocent people. Your friend was a victim of the state and the infuriating thing is that it was so, so unnecessary. Just let people live ffs

[@nyakwarObat]

@@successor8255 amnesia

[@lulz4lulz]

Not sure about Australia, but in the United States it's illegal basically because the government can't tax it as easily as tobacco. Another reason for being illegal is racial reasons... marijuana became federally illegal in 1937 even after scientists claimed marijuana is not dangerous.

[@okmo88]

@MegaAussieFTW "basically" the story of cannabis restraintment isn't that new or old. Generally laid down by the U.S, also due note that all the different subjects of cannabis Sativa/Indica/Ruderalis have all differnt effect on people.

[@TheUnforgiven69]

Canada is the world leader in Cannabis. The LPs here are next level sophisticated, and with such stiff plentiful competition Canadas produces the most potent affordable marijuana which no other country can match.

[@dmo848]

Every person should be able to grow this plant at least once in thier lifetime

[@bluecrabby]

The barely veiled hysterical tone of this report is hilarious to me. As an American who has been living with legal cannabis for nearly a decade it’s not a big deal. What’s crazy to me is the way Australia behaves towards marijuana in 2022.

[@cim888]

Australian law, not Australians. I've never had issues getting pot and don't know of anyone that every got in trouble so who cares if its legal or not.

[@danidejaneiro8378]

@@cim888 - well if you don’t personally know anyone, then it must be true because the world revolves around you!

[@libatalklieb5793]

@@cim888 You need help. Seek help before it is too late.

[@packageism]

Australia is a nanny state and this program is tailored towards the average Ozzie

[@infinite8382]

Australia presents as a progressive country, but it is quite conservative and veryyy over regulated and over governed, and the pot situation here illustrates this point perfectly. i live there and it sucks!

[@marksharman8029]

Buddha sticks ... in the day. Happy to hear this. It was always a part of Thai culture, so it seems 'normal' to let it go.

[@joereeves8259]

All I ever wanted was to buy some legal primo, take it home and enjoy it. Im a very happy retired living in Thailand.

[@pubbets7290]

Me too! It really is the Land of Smiles now 😀

[@thomashaley1036]

Gotta find a nice Thai woman. . .

[@nichthakanployngam8985]

@@thomashaley1036 Only one life. 😘

[@ryanvagen4702]

Once you go asian you can never go back too. :)

[@lvxxviii]

My favorite country in Asia hands down, the food, the people, the land, the ocean, everything is amazing.

[@charleslee1862]

Legalize Hemp Worldwide! BUCK THE UN!

[@robnduhcut]

The women

[@lvxxviii]

@@robnduhcut that's the best part.

[@lvxxviii]

@@utilisateurlambda7983 Japan still has its charm

[@T.S.000]

How about the weather, the humidity, the mosquitoes, the traffic, the floods, the poverty etc.; do you think those are amazing as well?

[@user-yw2db5io5h]

It is a big deal things are changing laws and restrictions are lessening people in places of political power are realizing the MANY applications of this wonderful plant and it is changing lives for many people financially medically and RECREATIONALLY! How can anyone just say it’s no big deal? Very happy for Thailand and excited to see how far it benefits this country!

[@chronixgaming1959]

5:25 What a complete legend, wish more countries had government officials like this

[@general_zizi1156]

Psilocybin containing mushrooms saved my life. The drastically reduced my benzodiazepine withdrawal allowing me to quite illicit pill addiction after three years of heavy daily use before it would had became medically dangerous to quit. It has also helped me survive depression.

[@sammicoporsammicopor]

Magic mushrooms aren't for everyone. I tried them once and dont feel the need to use them again. To me it's a one time trip whereas with Cannabis, the highs can vary.

[@LTP23]

When I think I 've been jailed for a single joint a few years ago!!! The war on drugs all around the world is simply an hypocritical joke!

[@DanSalig-jq5mu]

Shoutout to the dandelions and thistles. We still love your flowers too

[@glenncurley680]

We have Cannabis stores in every plaza in my city in Canada. At least 5 within walking distance from my house.

[@space.youtube]

6:20 "While the government advocates cannabis for medicinal use, I can't see many sick people ......" What does that even mean? What does a "sick person" look like? Can "medicine" not be preventative, or life enhancing? Why do you think medicine is only for "sick people"? Edit: I'm more concerned about teenagers being exposed to "drinking culture" or "gambling culture" than cannabis culture. The social imposts of alcohol and gambling are much worse.

[@raymondo162]

in uk in year one of covid over 2,000 people died in britain from alcohol. it made the news cos it was a very high figure. during the same period NO-ONE died from cannabis. like er HELLO. HELLO

[@timw4432]

Very average reporting

[@Dharma_Bum]

Totally agree

[@Dharma_Bum]

@@timw4432 isn’t 99% of reporting ‘average’ these days?

[@space.youtube]

@@Dharma_Bum It's our responsibility to learn how to critically assess reportage. The days when the ABC could be trusted to at least make an effort to maintain ethical reporting standards are long gone. We know MSM all too often has an agenda, pushing a prescribed narrative that betrays a bias. Recognising the bias in framing is very informative. It can tell us whose interests the piece serves, and goes some of the way to identifying motivations. Having said that, one must also apply the same rigour to their own assumptions and narratives. It's not enough to throw the baby out with the bath water and conclude that just because there is a preponderance of crap media, that all media is therefore crap (edit: not saying that applies to you specifically). That generalised approach is lazy and invariably results in self-deception and exploitation. Learn how to consume media critically and it won't matter how biased it is, you'll be able to recognise the spin from facts.

[@davedaniels4967]

The mini-documentary was well done. I think this will be looked in the future as one of first in depth look at the start of this industry in Thailand. Well done!

[@victorbanty6347]

Cambodia 🇰🇭 should follow as well because it will also help the economy to grow

[@thequagmire8421]

Love this documentary. Thailand would be a dream destination

[@theone8534]

This document put an instant smile on my face. Good for you guys. Makes me feel happy that the world is finally changing for the better. Mary, Joe and Anna - the happiest family on Earth:-) Vibration of the planet is getting higher. God bless us all!😀

[@domoetker3967]

why?

[@Que772]

When people are making money, they are happy. 😊

[@vashimy7158]

Amen !!!

[@cartroks80]

I literally cried with joy and relief for the people released from jail and the decriminalization! Enjoy this regulation free time!!! Don’t rush the regulations!

[@blitheringrando1410]

Their prisons look and sound like literal hell, that could have very well been the focus of the video. Their conditions go past punishment and into torture territory

[@Frivals]

👎🤮The society is ruined in the head. Imagine living in a society with burned brains

[@northyland1157]

Whats wrong with letting each person make up their own mind? Some people like it, some people don't. Same idea with alcohol, some choose to drink, some don't. Its okay which ever way you decide. Just don't stomp on other people's decisions.

[@nomeremannthetameruinkhan]

Great vid 💯💖😀 thanks

[@vladimirputindreadlockrast812]

I love how they sell the buds out of jars that you can actually look at before you buy. In the U.S. legal retail scene buying has been reduced to clinical, sterile stores that look and feel like a Verizon phone store. Everything is prepackaged, you don't know what the flower smells or looks like, I've opened my live oil at home only to find it leaked all over the packaging. I remember the magic of head shops from the '70s. Modern American cannabis stores aren't really fun places. But Thailand looks like it's keeping the vibe!

[@dangerousdylan6262]

Yea more like walking into a bank than a headshop lol

[@vladimirputindreadlockrast812]

@@dangerousdylan6262 Bank! Exactly!

[@avatardom7120]

Not in Oregon but Illinois dispensary’s we’re trash in Oregon I can get a zip of runts for 30 bucks in Illinois a 8th cost 70

[@compmodder01]

I oregon they use the same jars..... its not like you describe at all.

[@avatardom7120]

@@compmodder01 the dispensary I go to they literally let you see the bud weigh it infront of you let you smell it everything but touch it for obvious reasons. Gotta find the mom and pop dispensary’s not the corporate ones with a bunch of different locations

[@AnotherEarthling666]

And look how happy everyone is!Hope it works as lesson to other countries,I’m lucky to live in a place where you can grow and consume legally

[@wholeshebang1]

Me, too. O, Canada! 🇨🇦 Legalized in Oct 2018, but I've been toking, vaping, eating and enjoying cannabis in its many forms since 1975 - and never got caught - except once, by my dad, a cop. He gave me a stern talking to.

[@abbasbabaali6082]

@@wholeshebang1 you want

[@ivandansigmun3891]

they are happy because they are stoned...

[@Gilvids]

Artificial happiness. Doesnt weed destroy your brain?

[@norgus1061]

@@ivandansigmun3891 so they are happy.

[@LeftIsBest001]

Australia needs to legalise recreational cannabis.

[@jamied8678]

The cops are making too much money with on the spot fines

[@unstoppableExodia]

@@jamied8678 overall policing it costs far more to the tax payer than is brought in with fines. Police in Australia oppose any form of legalization because it reduces their power to intimidate and harass non violent people

[@SandyWolf-]

Legalize It don't criticize it

[@SandyWolf-]

Colorado and California same way

[@PhilGregoryFX]

The whole world needs to legalise it. The real reason it is illegal is largely due to the alcohol industry lobbiest putting pressure on governments to keep the status quo intact, which greatly benefits the alcohol industry and government taxes, but has an enourmous detrimental effect on societies, communities, families and individuals. I live in the UK, our government is around 20-30yrs behind the rest of the world unfortunately, which results in high prices for the end users, but everyone smokes all the same. It's a joke and governments need to stop dictating peoples freedoms and how they choose to live their lives.

[@josephwoolrich2220]

Do they still grow chocolate thi bud or thi stick in the early 90's thst stuff tasted sooo good and the smell was awesome

[@rejannaulep]

Have thai friends and they are cool awsome people

[@TellyJackson]

The best time of my entire life was the month I spent in Bangkok. The people are warm and friendly, the landscape and architecture is beautiful, the culture is rich. Hope I get to come back some day. Much love from the US 🇹🇭 ❤️

[@paul-martintandetzki731]

Tbh as a thai person ganja was used for quite a while already. Legalizing it gives us the choice to use better products and specific strains for specific problems. Like myself having sleeping problems on somedays , old accident operations that still hurt on some days or extremely burnout workdays this can help a lot and not having a hangover like old cheap products.

[@Ben-rz9cf]

Agreed. This was the attitude in california too. I am just surprised to see thailand (we all know how crazy your police are) basically transforming into the california attitude overnight. Walking into a dispensary in thailand was like walking into my first dispensary in california. Kind of scary, thinking, is this ok? But also feeling the excitement of being truly free and legal for the first time. I am glad thai people get to feel like this now.

[@salpine]

Yes, it's so awesome to see the access to better quality and consistency. In California that is what keeps me from the blk market and I'm lucky I can afford it. Yeah, cannabis has certainly been around, there's a thai landrace strain after all.

[@Growdankmeds]

Some of the very first landraces came from Thailand, Thai genetics goes way way back!

[@PlaySA]

Yeah it's been in plain sight for a long time. Enforcement was lax or nonexistent, mainly they just shook down tourists who bought from the wrong dealer. Still nice to have it legal and out in the open.

[@eugenel.ferguson3110]

Just been back in Missouri for one month after almost 4 years in the philippines. Sure hoping, but they rather kill u or lock u down for 10-20years. But i think they might up on board especially if its financial motivated.

[@MrSoles]

Monetizing natural resources is huge business. No matter the product, if you can turn land into profit, you're doing things. ✌

[@warrenfrancis3004]

In the uk we have some high grade for medical use, like coffeeshop grade :) I have a bad back so im allowed to buy it .rock on 2023

[@elkarlos814]

I am in southern Thailand and cannabis is literally everywhere. Many shops have a couple plants growing out front. You see old ladies walking down the street carrying potted plants. Lots of roadside stands selling it. Everywhere. All at absolutely ridiculous prices. About $25 a gram for quality! Although, I think that will change for the better once the Thais realize they can grow it outdoors during the right time of year. They do need to learn about drying and curing correctly, which they will. From what I understand, the American and Canadian grower conglomerates had a huge influence $$$$ on it's legalization. Buuuut, I see a huge crackdown coming as the government will not let it remain wide-open as it is with zero controls and zero tax revenues. There is huge opposition in the Legislature right now. But, also huge money behind it's remaining legal. Personally, the chemicals the farmer was spraying with impunity concern me more than the legalization of it.

[@elkarlos814]

@@psst...heyyou6508 Could be. could be pesticides too.

[@mrkhainuui]

the price from shops are high because we need to pay expencive license. Buy from friends or from families maybe free or 50b / g .

[@elkarlos814]

@@mrkhainuui I understand that shops have to charge more: rent, salaries, possible taxes... But, I an talking street vendors.

[@gavan4138]

I’m in Thailand rn and the buds are good but damn expensive

[@wizrom3046]

So do have an explanation for the stupidly high prices? $25 a gram? Are they just trying to rip off tourists or something? Food and accomodation is much cheaper than in the west, so weed in Thailand should be $5 a gram or something.

[@anarchopupgirl]

Amazed that you managed to both scaremonger that weed will make people sick, and that people who are not sick will be most of the users, at the same time. Gymnastic excellence.

[@jamieferguson935]

I'm still stunned that they managed to make the word ganjapreneur.

[@sruti108]

Yep I noticed that trust the ABC

[@johnathanshade2578]

@@KK-lg8uz >Most users are not sick >Using makes you sick Pick one

[@robertstuart1043]

@@KK-lg8uz Been a cannabis user for most of my life. It hasn't 'fect 'fect 'fect me at all.

[@joeking1019]

ha ha

[@pringlized]

I live in Northern California. I never in a million years could imagine that recreational marijuana would be legal. I don't smoke but being an insomniac, I eat Camino gummies on a regular basis to help me sleep. I totally applaud the Thai government for changing the law.