Former MP Urges Swift Action on Marijuana Classification, Warning Against Delay – Political Talk

14 May 2024 – Mr. Thepthai Senphong, former MP for Nakhon Si Thammarat, posted on Facebook “Thepthai – Political Talk” saying that if marijuana is going to be used as a drug, it must be done quickly and the iron must be used. Hit it while it’s hot.

The release of marijuana from the list of Class 5 drugs from the Ministry of Public Health It happened during the government of General Prayut Chan-o-cha, and at that time the Green Belt movement was strong. After the Bumjaithai Party raised the policy to unlock marijuana 6 plants can be grown per household. until it became government policy It comes at the end of the government’s term. A stronger movement is beginning against marijuana. The coalition government plays a game that brings down parliament. So that we do not want the Marijuana Act to pass the resolution of the House of Representatives.

I agree with the opinion of Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin because at that time I was the vice-chairman of the Special Committee for the Study of the Problems of Marijuana. Hemp and Kratom With Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, the Minister of Justice at that time, as chairman, he tried to solve the cannabis plants, hemp and kratom as soon as possible. Because of the social trends at that time I want it to be opened successfully. Even though the pros and cons and the full effects have not been studied yet. This is despite the fact that it is still against the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961, which states that marijuana is a narcotic.
Personally, I agree with putting marijuana on the drug list. and to clearly enforce marijuana control laws Marijuana is designated for medical and health benefits only. Recreational use is not permitted. You can grow or eat freely. In the past, society has not yet seen the effects of marijuana. But when marijuana has been open for a while There is no clear control law. Thus causing more harm than good, people and youth have easy access to marijuana. Marijuana is widely used. Many social problems arose.

When Mr. Settha Thavisin, the Prime Minister, announced that he wanted to introduce marijuana as a drug again. Believe that the majority of society supports But will it be successful? It is for political reasons. At the moment, the government remains stable and strong. You should hurry up and finish it. If it is left until today, the government is in a weak position. It could also be a condition for the Bhumjaithai Party, the owner of the marijuana policy. Negotiations and pressure until the government can no longer list cannabis as a drug.

So, if marijuana is going to be added to the drug list Hurry up and do it now. You must strike while the iron is hot. Otherwise, marijuana will definitely not be reinstated on the list of drugs.