The head of the Democratic Party reiterates the stance on medical marijuana not related to politics
At 09.15 a.m. on September 16 at the National Assembly, Mr. Jurin Laksanawisit, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce As the leader of the Democratic Party (PDP) spoke regarding the case that it was viewed that the party The Democratic Party and the Bhumjai Thai Party (Phujai Thai Party) have a problem from the issue that the Democratic Party proposes to withdraw the Marijuana, Hemp, B.E. Council on September 14 that he would like to reiterate that this is not a political issue. But it is a concern that we are concerned regarding for the future of youth in the country. educational institution Including other aspects in which the PPP supports the use of marijuana for medical purposes But I disagree with liberal marijuana. We sit and see if it fits in the direction of free marijuana. We must express our opinions and express ourselves to reflect that. At least there are political parties that are concerned regarding the future of the country. And he believes that there are many other parties that are concerned regarding this issue as well.
When asked regarding the case of Mr. Supachai Jaisamut, a party-list MP, as chairman of the committee (CAT) Extraordinary Considering the Cannabis Act, Cannabis Act, B.E. Declare marijuana as a drug once more It will make prisons for people not enough. Mr. Jurin said that let us look at the long-term overview of the country primarily As for the immediate problems, there is something to be solved according to the situation. But must not allow marijuana to affect the country in the long term. does not intend to make it a political issue Moreover, this is a matter of the law of political parties, not the law of the government. In fact, many laws proposed by the Democratic Party have not been passed, for example, only one of the seven proposed constitutional amendments has been passed. which we did not blame other political parties for not raising their hands Are you going to kick and amputate your leg or what are you going to do? because we respect the voice of the council
When asked regarding the case of the PA Party, said that if there is no such law to control It will hurt the people. Mr. Jurin said that they may look at different angles. But on the part of the party The CCP views it as a solution to the problem of harming the people. The draft law When will it be included in the meeting agenda? he might not answer Because it depends on the committee. to be amended to achieve the goal of becoming a legal cannabis for medical purposes not free marijuana This is the goal of the Democratic Party. In the meantime, it asks the Ministry of Public Health to consider what regulations will be issued to regulate the use of marijuana for the purpose of using medical marijuana, not breaking into free marijuana.
When asked regarding the case of competing for areas in the southern region of the PPP and the Democratic Party, Mr. Jurin said that the contest in elections is another matter. The election has not yet arrived. But at that time, we didn’t compete with only 2 parties because we had to compete with every political party. that send people to vote in complex areas