Summary of news on page 1 “Plantopia” for green people, Khao San Road opens a marijuana selling zone – arranges a ‘cigar bar’ room for smoking
On November 26, Khao San Road organized a zone selling various cannabis products. along with a special room for smoking for recreation confirm that it does not violate the law
However, on November 25 Mr. Sanga Ruangwatanakul The president of the Khao San Road Entrepreneurs Association said that marijuana control There should be an Act to control But since it has not yet been considered by the council, therefore the announcement of the Ministry of Public Health can be controlled. which we want to have control anyway
Mr. Sa-nga said For the Announcement of the Ministry of Public Health on Controlled Herbs (Marijuana), revised by controlling cannabis inflorescences That has been in effect since November 24, the past. with the requirement that Even entrepreneurs are allowed to sell flower bouquets. But the use of marijuana in that shop is prohibited. The source of the cannabis must be recorded and to whom it was sold. But we would like to further suggest that Thai people have ID cards that are smart cards. It should record information about how many inflorescences one person should be able to buy per day.
“We encourage entrepreneurs to ask for permission. Most of the shops in Khao San Road licensed Initially, there were about 15 shops, but there were a lot of hawkers and hawkers, but that wasn’t legal. because there is no clear establishment It’s a public sale. and not allowed The municipal officials have to deal with the law on peddling,” Sa-nga said.
Mr. Sa-nga said According to the announcement, it is not allowed to smoke in the establishment. We don’t want smoking in the store anyway, so Khaosan has already prepared an area in the form of a cigar bar, like a smoking area. But it is an area for recreation in a special room, not a public area. In the past, we have started to test and have not found any problems.
Ask if there is a case where people who use marijuana get drunk and frenzied. as people are concerned how to prevent Mr. Sa-nga said The nature of marijuana users is almost never fanatic, because THC does not induce violence. It is a substance that is used to cause euphoria.
When asked about the cigar bar area, Mr. Sa-nga said Khaosan has set up a “Plantopia” area, similar to a Hub, with cannabis entrepreneurs. The shop sells flower bouquets. hemp massage oil Products made from various hemp condiment open a shop in this area
The reporter repeatedly asked if the organization of marijuana smoking areas could be done legally or not. Mr. Sa-nga said it could be done just like alcoholic beverages. that requires a license to sell have to do as specified Is there a record of where cannabis was taken? And who do you sell it to? This is very important to have a history of buying people.
As for the inspection of Khao San Road operators There will be information on the distribution of cannabis inflorescences. Mr. Sa-nga said If it’s a shop that has permission If there is a clear location of the shop, there will be information. because we let operators make a note But if it’s a street hawker, that’s not legal.
