On June 17, 2022, at the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), Dr. Yongyot Thammawut, Director-General of the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine mention of exit Notification of the Ministry of Public Health Re: Controlled Herbs (Cannabis) B.E. 2022 that this announcement out to protect Protect vulnerable groups, namely children, youth under 20 years old, pregnant women. and lactating women Prevent access to cannabis use, so in this group the law is preventative. But for those who bring cannabis to vulnerable groups that prohibit the use of cannabis under this announcement. There must be an offense under the law, such as selling marijuana to children, selling to pregnant women will be criminally punished. and has an offense under Section 78 of the Thai Traditional Medical Knowledge Protection and Promotion Act 1999, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than 20,000 baht, or both.
The reporter asked The offense covers making all types of marijuana accessible to children under 20, pregnant women. lactating women or only part some types only Dr. Yongyot said that, in fact, if the food has dietary recommendations from the Department of Health But the announcement of the Ministry of Public Health on controlled herbs (marijuana) will focus on using inflorescences as the key. But in the food menu there are no recommendations for using inflorescences as an ingredient.
“however The Board considered that It is better to cover the whole family of marijuana so that children, youth, and pregnant women are not. Lactating women do not get marijuana at all. Whether it’s roots, stems, branches, stems, leaves, inflorescences, it covers all parts of cannabis. in case of going to a restaurant and there are children too You can order menus that contain cannabis as an ingredient to eat, but parents and adults must help prevent children. or fragile groups eat that menu,” said Dr. Yongyot.
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“Right now, looking at where there are gaps, I’m ready to make more announcements. ready to know more Communicate to the target audience like many announcements that we have released It is to slow down the problem between the bill (Act) Cannabis, Hemp B.E. … is considered complete. And in effect, so this is a temporary solution. maybe not all but believes that the problem will be alleviated We also want society to protect vulnerable groups. which thinks that the resonance is sincere see danger The Minister of Public Health listened and presented it to the House of Representatives. to modify The Marijuana Act already exists. thought it was useful we are ready to watch and continue to close the gap,” said Dr. Yongyot.
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