The Department of Thai Traditional Medicine is worried about the “marijuana party” during the New Year, warning the shop not to take risks. Ready to prosecute Preparing to arrange a duty of officers opposite the police station. Waiting to arrest hawkers, floating stalls, going to inspect more provinces.
on December 20 Dr. Thongchai Lertwilairatphong Director General Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine Discusses the enforcement of the law according to the announcement of the Ministry of Public Health on controlled herbs (marijuana) B.E. 2565 or the control of cannabis inflorescences. New Year’s Eve to be celebrated Until there was a concern that there might be a smoking party or not that must be considered first If there is a party in the shop or any place where the service is sold That includes selling, paying, giving away, swapping or not. If the inflorescence of marijuana is smoked, does it fall into this category or not? and must prove that Is it an inflorescence or not, how, in principle, when smoking No one took the leaves to smoke. Therefore, if smoking, it means that it is an inflorescence, however, if he smokes alone in the house, we do not know, there is no distribution, distribution or distribution definition. can’t be arrested But if there is a sale at the event Showing that there is no license is considered wrong. can be prosecuted. Come to ask for permission to sell at the Department of Thai Traditional Medicine. and follow the conditions Do not allow smoking areas in the store. If it is found that there is a smoking area associated with the shop able to prosecute as we have already sent 12 lawsuits before
The reporter asked If smoking indoors If seen, can report the prosecution? Dr. Thongchai said yes, but it must be smokey and causing a nuisance. It will fall into the announcement of the Department of Health. Ministry of Public Health Matter stipulates that an action produces a smell. or smoke marijuana, marijuana or any other plant It’s a nuisance in 2022, but if it’s part of the Department of Thai Traditional Medicine Regarding the control of cannabis inflorescences must prove that Is there an offense in the matter of selling or not, but in fact it can be used in many laws which will be operated by the police as well
When asked if the nature of the marijuana flower party may be held during the New Year or not, Dr. Thongchai said that in fact, during the New Year, there are other things such as alcohol and accidents that need to be taken care of as well. Because from talking to many police officers, most of the crimes are about drinking. But if it’s an unauthorized shop and smoke marijuana flowers. This is illegal. We already have an area inspection. and will continue to monitor proactive work like this until there is a big law Or the Marijuana Cannabis Act came out
“Really, I think it’s rare to have a single marijuana party, most of them have something else to do with it.” Dr. Thongchai said
When asked if in the case of a hawker stall, if there is an illegal sale Can the police arrest them? Dr. Thongchai said they could catch them, but they had to invite the department’s staff again. The department will therefore have a duty that Who is responsible for which Metropolitan Police Station? can contact immediately will come to work together as a staff member The conclusion is that we have to go together to visit the area.
Dr. Thongchai said that he reiterated that the Department of Thai Traditional Medicine check will be carried out Go to the area to detect if anyone violates the Department’s announcement. Regarding cannabis inflorescence There will be an expansion of the area to the provinces through officials of the Provincial Public Health Office (Sor Sor Sor.) across the country and have to work with the police as well. In the past, there were always meetings. But there will be further communication to ensure that able to take legal action
