Pot Luck Surprise! The Highs and Lows of Weed in Thailand [S5.E66]

Greg and Ed discuss the recent decriminalization of
cannabis in Thailand, the recent changes around town it's caused,
and whether or not they think it will last. 


First, Ed does a quick interview with our resident Weed
Expert, Kitty Chopaka, who is both a 'ganjapreneur' and social
activist. Kitty explains that the current situation is somewhat
of a 'technical foul,' as the cannabis plant itself was delisted
as a narcotic with the intent for it to be regulated by a new
law, but that new law is still being debated in parliament.
Hence, for the time being, all parts of the cannabis plant
itself, including high THC flowers, is untouched by the law,
sparking cannabis shops to pop up around town and
online. 


Kitty talks about where she thinks (and hopes) the law will
end up and warns about the dangers of misuse during this interim
period that could cause the conservative authorities to panic and
re-tighten things up. In the meantime, if you have the desire,
you can check out Kitty's shop Chopaka
near the corner of Sukhumvit and Asoke.


Greg and Ed discuss what this change could mean for
Thailand in general and the future of tourism. The guys also
discuss what it means for people - like Greg - who don't smoke
cannabis, and the short answer is 'not much,' unless possibly
Greg's creaking bones could benefit from some low-THC cannabis
products in the future.


In a special bonus, Greg has a quick chat with his
mother-in-law who waxes nostalgically about her childhood when
cannabis plants were common in neighborhood gardens and
traditional Thai dishes. 


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