Thailand Prime Minister Uses Medical Marijuana At Event With Ganja Mascot

Top officials in Thailand are getting the word out about medical marijuana—in part by distributing cartoon cannabis dolls and publicly using marijuana oils.

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced the launch of the government’s medical cannabis education site on Wednesday and appeared at an event alongside a person wearing a spectacled marijuana leaf costume called Dr. Ganja. Children were also present, carrying their own Dr. Ganja dolls.

The Thai government officially launches its medical cannabis "educational" website today.https://t.co/zhzZU61q3c

The Prime Minister gets a ganja doll, kids get a ganja doll, everybody gets a ganja doll!

Photo credit: Bhumjaithai Party pic.twitter.com/lVf1WTguqQ

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Prayut argued in favor of the therapeutic use of cannabis, stating that it represents a potential treatment option for low-income people in particular. According to The Nation Thailand, he also demonstrated marijuana products, inhaling an oil and applying some to the back of his ears. The prime minister also said he plans to purchase some oils himself.

The government’s education site features information about where to find cannabis clinics, what kinds of products are available and infographics laying out basic research into marijuana.

Via MedCannabis.

Thai lawmakers have made clear their excitement about medical cannabis, with several filmed participating in a ritual dance in August to celebrate the first batch of marijuana oil.

Funcionarios tailandeses bailan antes del lanzamiento del primer lote de aceite de cannabis tras la aprobación de la #marihuana medicinal en el país pic.twitter.com/ygrpiwveB6

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Months after Thailand opted to legalize medical marijuana, the ruling party unveiled draft legislation in September that allows individuals to cultivate up to six cannabis plants for personal use.

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Photo courtesy of Bhumjaithai Party.