Thu, 28 Mar 2024 Today's Paper

Thailand pushes cannabis as next cash crop

By

22 February 2021 09:50 am - 0     - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

 

BANGKOK REUTERS Feb 21- Thailand is promoting cannabis as a cash crop for the countrys farmers as another source of income, a senior official said on Sunday.   


 Everybody has the right to grow marijuana by partnering up with provincial hospitals for medical use, Deputy Government Spokeswoman Traisulee Traisoranakul said, adding that those interested would have to also seek approval from authorities.   


 So far, 2,500 households and 251 provincial hospitals have grown 15,000 cannabis plants, she said. We hope that cannabis and hemp will be a primary cash crop for farmers.   


 Others that can seek licenses to grow cannabis include universities, community enterprises, medical professionals and traditional medicine professionals.   


 The announcement comes after Thailand last year removed certain cannabis and hemp parts of from its narcotics list.   


Cannabis can also be used in food and beverages at restaurants, as long as it came from an approved producer, Traisulee said.


Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

  Comments - 0

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Add comment

Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

Reply To:

Name - Reply Comment





Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

VAT increase: SOUNDs death knell for publishers, readers

Though the Government imposed VAT (Value Added Tax) on vegetables and other e

How female change-makers are driving Sri Lanka’s energy saving platform

Saving energy has become more of a responsibility than a habit in today’s c

A dull Ramadan awaits Muslims amidst the Soaring Cost of Living

In the coming days, Muslims across the world will welcome the Holy Month of R

New wildlife underpass to curtail HEC

As of February 2024, Sri Lanka lost another 38 elephants as a result of the H