Thailand
Government is to allow people to use “legal” parts of cannabis in business

With intentions to promote cannabis as the country’s potential new cash crop, the government is preparing guideline to allow people to produce, sell or own cannabis and hemp. The permitted businesses, including textile, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics will be able to register to receive FDA permissions from January 29.
According to the FDA secretary-general, leaves, stalks, stems, roots, flowers, and seeds are not in a list of legal parts as they have high drug content (is there anything left?). Individuals are still not allowed to grow both cannabis and hemp without authorisation. Import and export of hemp must seek permission from the FDA Office as well.
Interested applicants in Bangkok can register at the FDA Office, while those in upcountry can contact the provincial public health offices. Courses and training about how to start a business using marijuana plants will be provided under the collaboration of the Education Ministry and Public Health Ministry.
However, a traditional medicine expert with Chaopraya Abhaiphubejhr Hospital, suggests that 6 groups of people should avoid food and drink with marijuana, including those with liver and kidney problems, heart disease patients, people aged below 25, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and those taking stimulant medications.
SOURCE: Bangkok Post
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Business
Turbulence ahead for Thailand’s aviation industry | VIDEO

When the airlines, in particular, were asking the government to put their hands in their pockets for some relief funding in August last year, it was genuinely thought that international tourists would be coming back for the high season in December and January. At the very least local tourists and expats would head back to the skies over the traditional holiday break. And surely the Chinese would be back for Chinese New Year?
As we know now, none of that happened. A resurge in cases started just south of Bangkok on December 20 last year, just before Christmas, kicking off another round of restrictions, pretty much killing off any possibility of a high season ‘bump’ for the tourist industry. Airlines slashed flights from their schedule, and hotels, which had dusted off their reception desks for the surge of tourists, shut their doors again.
Domestically, the hotel business saw 6 million room nights in the government’s latest stimulus campaign fully redeemed. But the air ticket quota of 2 million seats still has over 1.3 million seats unused. Local tourists mostly skipped flights and opted for destinations within driving distance of their homes.
As for international tourism… well that still seems months or years away, even now.
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Business
Domestic air passenger numbers double those of January

Passenger numbers on domestic flights within Thailand have doubled within a month, rising from 4,000 in January to over 10,000 this month. Having nearly recovered to pre-pandemic levels, domestic travel plummeted once more when Covid-19 resurfaced late last year.
Apirat Chaiwongnoi from the Department of Airports says 15 of Thailand’s 29 airports are now operating domestic flights, with more expected to follow. He believes the aviation sector will continue to recover further in the coming 6 months, bolstered by the national vaccine rollout.
Around 120 domestic flights a day are now operating, which is twice the number that were operating at the lowest point in the crisis. Prior to the resurgence of the virus in December, domestic passenger numbers had recovered to 30,000 – 40,000 a day, around 80% of pre-pandemic numbers.
The DoA says airports must continue to adhere to the Covid-19 hygiene measures put in place by the Health Ministry and the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand.
SOURCE: Bangkok Post
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Coronavirus (Covid-19)
Samut Sakhon’s shrimp market to remain closed until February 15

Samut Sakhon’s Central Shrimp Market, the epicentre of Thailand’s recent wave of Covid-19, will remain closed until February 15. The market can reopen once the overall hygiene situation at the market and surrounding area has improved, according to the province’s disease control committee.
Local officials say the shrimp market needs to remain closed until the market structure and nearby residential facilities are inspected. People who violate the order face up to a year in prison and a fine up to 100,000 baht.
More than 12,000 people in the province have tested positive for Covid-19. The increasing number of infections is a result from the active case finding to contain the spread of the virus.
SOURCE: Thai PBS World | Thairath Online
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Issan John
Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 8:34 pm
Good question, Thaiger.
I’m not an expert, but once you remove the “leaves, stalks, stems, roots, flowers, and seeds”, what else is left?
Frank Leboeuf
Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 11:18 pm
Trichomes?
Would surely be interesting if cannabis trichomes were allowed…
Bill
Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 8:43 pm
When marijuana was legalized in states I smoked probably a half ounce in a month. I then realized I didn’t even like the stuff and haven’t smoked since. Just legalize and tax it, if anything, its a safer/healthier alternative than alcohol for some people.
Ian
Friday, January 22, 2021 at 2:26 am
Never a truer word spoken I quote “I am not an expert ” issan john, praise be to the Lord people rejoice and let’s have a holiday across Thailand.
Tony Andrews
Friday, January 22, 2021 at 12:40 pm
It is a disclaimer. I John finally admits he is not an expert.
He should put the same disclaimer in front of all his posts.
He might receive more tolerance of some of the wild statements he posts.
and members might be more forgiving of his
Issan John
Friday, January 22, 2021 at 5:28 pm
“members”?
I doubt we’re in the same clubs …
James Pate
Friday, January 22, 2021 at 7:13 am
Those under 25 should not partake? The Bad Students won’t like that!
Ben
Friday, January 22, 2021 at 8:16 pm
How do you start a training program for marijuana growers if the seeds are illegal ?