Thai News Agency, May 24- Khao San Road operators Slow down the expansion of more marijuana shops Waiting for clarity to bring marijuana to the list of drugs. begging to move on Do not touch for legally registered stores, only rice, generating more than 30 million baht per month. ready to support the policy of progressive liquor because it promotes local Thai spirits is soft power like korean soju
Mr. Sa-nga Ruangwatanakul, President of the Association of Khao San Road Entrepreneurs Referring to the signing of the MOU In the establishment of the government on May 22, 2023, regarding the return of marijuana to the list of harmful drugs through the provisions of the Ministry of Public Health With laws controlling and supporting the use of marijuana, it is believed that marijuana shop operators across the country with more than 400 stores are waiting to see if it is clear that What form will the law come in? I see that having rules is a good thing. and agree with the medical use of marijuana But the matter of opening a marijuana shop properly I want to continue moving forward because we have moved on. But how will there be legislation to control, for example, will it be classified as a sales zone or not? Because I have to admit that today there are quite a lot of growers. need to have a drain Shops that have been registered for permission from the Medical Department correctly. I don't want to touch But you can control how you sell. But the shop that peddles to admit that Now it exists, it must be properly controlled.
Admittedly, the operators of marijuana shops on Khao San Road are quite worried because uncertainty is what operators worry about. After this, we have to wait and see. who do not want to affect those who open the business properly Especially at Khao San, there are more than 40 legally registered marijuana shops. and generate income of not less than 30 million baht per month only cannabis business from total income of Khao San Road, 600 million baht per month Which must be admitted that the main of Khao San Road is tourist and the selling price is quite expensive. Please don't think that rice is a source of mingling. because most of them are tourists like a European tourist I know this very well, I didn't come to take it for the sake of intoxication, but for the sake of entertainment. want to promote in terms of tourism because foreign tourists want to come and experience how to make money coupled with effective control Of course, now everyone is waiting to see the clarity. If you want to expand the shop, you don't dare to expand. Instead of business continuing, but having to halt. because of uncertainty
As the liquor policy progresses, Mr. Sa-nga said he strongly agreed with this. Because it will help promote entrepreneurs to be able to compete both domestically and internationally. Outdated laws must be repealed. Laws are there to encourage, not to force. do not allow entrepreneurs to grow Today, there are many provincial liquors that can be made into the country's income. Is the soft power of the country and can be exported, which the law prohibiting advertising needs to be reviewed. need to change perspective Because many countries turn to soft power Tai In entered the movie series like Korean Tai In Soju in the series until it became famous. Like in Thai movies, it is forbidden if there is support. Accurate advertising will greatly help generate income for the country and build the community economy. Must admit that tourists know the big Thai brands because they want to come and taste Thai beer because of advertisements. Including wanting to amend the law on limiting the time for selling alcohol Do not sell between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. greatly affecting the service of tourists Anything that is lagging behind must be changed, must be urgently corrected. This matter has been pushed for a long time. instead of generating income but had to stop And don't say that entrepreneurs sell secretly if they do everything right. will generate a lot of money .-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency