Ministry of Public Health by the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine. Opening the forum to listen to legal opinions on the draft Cannabis and Hemp Act B.E….. so that the public and those involved can present useful opinions on the implementation of laws specifically regulating cannabis and hemp, which will can be enforced effectively
Dr. Thewan Thanirat, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, said that according to government policy, we have focused on the use of medical and health benefits of marijuana to create economic value. Ministry of Public Health Discussions have been conducted to obtain information that has principles and reasons to support it. both health dimensions Social dimension Economic Dimension by Dr. Chonnan Srikaew, Minister of Public Health Has ordered a meeting of the committee to draft the Cannabis, Hemp Act, B.E….. and has presented the draft bill to the working group for monitoring and screening the draft Cannab
is, Hemp Act, B.E….. 8 times throughout 3 last month, which is now in the process of listening to public comments. This is for the benefit of using medical marijuana. and create the economy for the country
this act Therefore, it opens the opportunity for the use of marijuana, hemp or its extracts for medical, health and economic benefits. Cannabis and hemp are plants that are not designated as narcotics according to the Narcotics Code. People may be able to widely possess, consume, and use marijuana and hemp. This will affect the health of the people as well as the economy. and society of the country Then when entering Process for hearing opinions from the public which will be held on January 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. onwards at the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine. Ministry of Public Health Nonthaburi Province You can express your opinions. On the website of the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine www.dtam.moph.go.th From 9-23 January 2024, you can get another chann
el. After going through the process of listening to opinions. There will be discussion of the draft Cannabis and Hemp Act B.E…..to be consistent. appropriate before presenting to the Minister of Public Health To consider and propose to the Cabinet
Dr. Thewan Thanirat added that When the Cabinet accepts the draft This Act Must be given to the Council of State To check and adjust to be correct and appropriate. and send it back to the Cabinet for consideration again, after which it will be submitted to Parliament. To consider it as a law that is effective for the people in the future. -411-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency