House of Representatives, "Dr. Chonnan" reveals that the Ministry of Public Health has finished drafting the cannabis law and is preparing to submit it to the Cabinet next week. There is something different from Bhumjaithai's. Hoping to prevent misuse It's not a conflict. Dr. Chonnan Srikaew, Minister of Public Health Interview about the "Coldplay" concert at Rajamangala Stadium On February 3-4, where there were many complaints about marijuana use, they said they had seen the news. Marijuana is a big problem. The Ministry of Public Health, in its capacity to oversee consumer protection, gives importance. And now the newly drafted cannabis law is finished. and listened to opinions It is in the process of adjusting the draft to present to the Cabinet. Today we will consider the draft that has already been listened to. and will be brought to the Cabinet meeting next week. 'The contents of the draft will be adjusted from the Hemp and Marijuana Act from the pending parliamentary agenda to be adjusted to be cons istent with the objectives. Principles of policy statements to parliament that allows the use of marijuana for medical and health purposes But if it is to be used in any other type, it is considered to be the wrong type of use. It will be written that if it is used incorrectly, what is it? such as the user, the place of use and the quantity used including the format used such as being used for recreation joyfulness This is considered misuse,' said the Minister of Public Health. When asked if holding a concert like this requires officials to control it or not, Dr. Chonnan said that using it for recreational purposes and smoking it for drugs, according to the complaint, is considered misuse. But right now we don't have a law that says this is abuse. Which, according to common sense, is considered illegal when smoking in areas where smoking is prohibited. As for marijuana shops that produce marijuana, it is not illegal. You just need to request permission and use it for medical and health purposes only. Because the word healthy is very broad. As for beverages that contain marijuana ingredients at convenience stores, Must prove that it is for health and medical reasons or not. When asked whether the Bhumjaithai Party would understand the case that needs to be resolved or not. The Minister of Public Health said that we made this policy for the people. The objectives came out because the policy statement was passed through Parliament. and must make laws to enforce them Don't forget that marijuana is not a drug at this time. Therefore, there is a gap if there is no law to control it, which is the Traditional Thai Medicine Wisdom Act and the Traditional Medicine Act. Food can only be controlled to a certain extent. Therefore, there must be a law to control its use. Because marijuana becomes addictive when it has an extract with a THC value of 0.2%, which is more than the weight of marijuana. But we know that the roots, leaves, and flowers of marijuana also contain THC. Its use must be legal. Not to be harmful to health A s for whether this draft law is considered an extension of the Bhumjaithai Party, Dr. Chonnan said that it is correct, but the Bhumjaithai Party has its own law. It has the same objective in this area. But how to approve planting? Its production is just different. Thailand has a policy that allows everyone to grow plants. every household without having to ask for permission Just specify how many trees there are. But the new law we consider Cannabis leaves and roots are a drug. Because of fear that it will be used in the wrong way Planting production therefore requires permission. Confirmation is not disagreement. But it is only a different method. Source: Thai News Agency