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Anutin receives a book from the Association of Researchers Supporting Medical Marijuana

“Anutin” receives a book from the Association of Researchers Supporting medical marijuana, pointing out that the ONCB cannot withdraw it as a drug, as “spit in the air” to confirm the power of the Minister of Public Health.

At 1:30 pm on November 21 at Government House Professor Dr. Pipat Nonthanatorn, President of the Association of Researchers of Thailand Bring a list of 5,000 people who support the Cannabis Cannabis Act, BE … and the announcement of the Ministry of Public Health on Controlled Herbs (Marijuana) BE 2565 dated November 11, 2022. Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health To push the cannabis plant to continue using for medical purposes. and that they do not want to return to being a drug

Said Mr. The list of sponsors shows that marijuana is useful. If used in medicine, health and economic promotion. with the fame and pride of the Society of Researchers If he did something that was harmful, there would be no one to support him. And after this, the Ministry of Public Health will seek cooperation with the Association of Researchers to further promote cannabis policy. to build credibility, expand more bases

When asked about the list of such sponsors Will he reflect on the meeting with the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) on November 22 or not after the news that marijuana has been brought back as a drug? Marijuana is not a drug. What is a drug is a marijuana extract with a THC value of more than 0.2%. Therefore, the rest of the process will be published in the Royal Gazette. which is the duty of the Cabinet Secretariat Therefore, it has nothing to do with the ONCB and the Cabinet, which worked last week for two days only and was stuck in the APEC period. Do not be alarmed that there are any problems with the ministry’s announcement.

When asked if This shows that no agency will prevent it from being published in the Royal Gazette, right? Mr Anutin said it was a legal process. The responsible ministers have signed the statement and it is deemed that the authority has already been exercised Citations have already been made If anyone joins together, they are considered to have come together to take responsibility. But apparently there is no way out like that.

when asked Can the Narcotics Control Board bring back marijuana as a drug? After the People’s Network for the Legalization of Marijuana in Thailand He came out to say that Mr. Anutin has said that the ONCB Committee is chaired by the Prime Minister Has appointed Mr. Wissanu Krea-ngam, the Deputy Prime Minister, to be the chairman of this committee, stating that marijuana is not a drug. Except that contains 0.2% THC

“So how are you going to spit on the sky? And there is no need for such matters to be discussed with Mr Wissanu. because it is considered beneficial for the country It is an urgent policy by the government. and is not promoted for recreation If anyone has concerns with reference to youth Extremely misleading Users Please support the completion of the Marijuana and Cannabis Act. Will add more, edit, suggest in the advice. Everything can be done. because the commission includes representatives from all political parties, government officials, stakeholders If you are worried, make a law. There is no other choice,” said Mr. Anutin.