The Highs And Lows Of Thailand's Cannabis Rush | Undercover Asia
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Thailand legalized cannabis, leading to health concerns and the proliferation of weed shops, with some products exceeding legal THC limits, prompting calls for clear labeling and THC-free products to prevent accidents.
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- Thailand's legalization of cannabis has sparked a surge in cannabis shops, raising worries about health impacts and addiction due to the high THC levels in cannabis flower buds.
- Public health concerns in Thailand have intensified following the legalization of cannabis-laced food products, with debates on appropriate THC concentration limits and calls for stringent regulations to prevent accidental consumption, especially among minors.
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Summary
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Thailand Legalizes Cannabis, Sparks Health Concerns
- Thailand legalized cannabis on June 22, allowing purchase and home cultivation.
- Cannabis shops have increased, leading to concerns about health and addiction.
- Cannabis flower buds have high THC levels, causing various effects.
- Thailand's move to legalize cannabis has led to a proliferation of weed shops.
- Cannabis has a long history in Thailand, used for pain relief and other purposes.
- Medical marijuana's popularity in the West prompted Thailand to explore its benefits.
- Dr. Parker Krong Kwankao researched cannabis for medical use in Thailand.
- Thailand liberalized cannabis in 2018 for medical purposes, allowing growth in rural areas.
- Thailand officially legalized cannabis for medical use in 2019, with 14,000 patients receiving prescriptions.
- The decriminalization of cannabis in Thailand led to confusion and public health concerns.
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Thailand's Cannabis Food Safety Concerns
- Dr. Smith and fellow doctors from the Medical Council of Thailand warn against cannabis in food due to acute illness and hallucinations, leading to increased emergency room visits.
- The Health Ministry in Thailand tightens rules on cannabis-laced food products, reducing THC concentration to 0.0032 percent for direct consumer sales, with a cap of 1.6 milligrams per package.
- Dr. Kokaroon Kusong criticizes the 1.6 milligrams cap per package as too high, suggesting the European safety standard of less than one microgram of THC per kilogram of body weight.
- Some cannabis food products in Thailand exceed legal THC limits, with brownies containing 7.2 milligrams per package, far above the recommended safety threshold.
- Concerns arise over minors consuming cannabis-laced food accidentally, leading to intoxication and hospital visits, prompting calls for clear labeling and THC-free products to prevent accidents.
