A “Cannabis Sandbox” entry scheme is being mentioned to draw in marijuana fanatics from overseas. Yes… we said cannabis. But don’t get too excited. When the government talks about hashish, they mean elements of the plant with low (very low) traces of the psychoactive element THC.
The Thai Food and Drug Administration talked about the idea of a “Cannabis Sandbox” for these coming into Thailand from overseas, allowing travellers to roam freely in accredited districts or provinces without undergoing a strict quarantine. In this case, hashish products can be involved, simply no joints or “happy brownies.” The authorities will have a public hearing on the marijuana travel scheme next month.
The secretary-general of the FDA, Paisarn Dunkum, informed Thai media that they are working on the Cannabis Act which is anticipated to allow people over 20 years old to make use of hashish for recreational purposes in a particular area permitted by the authorities like the Sandbox scheme. At the moment, cannabis with traces of the high-inducing THC that are greater than zero.2% is still unlawful.
Paisarn advised reporters that individuals underneath 20 years outdated, pregnant girls, and lactating ladies would not be allowed to enter under the “Cannabis Sandbox.” For Extraordinary who get sick during their trip, they can have hashish products included in their remedy.
FDA authorities advised Thai media that also they are working on the Cannabis Act following the choice from the Public Health Ministry’s narcotics management committee to remove hashish from its narcotics listing. The Cannabis Act will focus on planting and rising cannabis at house for medical purposes, utilizing hashish as a herb, adding financial worth to hashish, and stopping it from being misused..