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Foreign national deported from China for using cannabis in Thailand

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2 years ago

March 31, 2023

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Thaiger reports..

A foreigner of unknown nationality was allegedly deported from Shanghai, China, for testing positive for cannabis upon returning from Thailand, where marijuana is legal, according to That’sMag.

Getting high is normal in Thailand since cannabis was decriminalised almost a year ago. But China doesn’t share Thailand’s liberal stance on the psychoactive plant.

“Don’t join the 41 Brits detained by police across China in the past 12 months. Testing positive can lead to detention of up to 15 days, a fine and deportation, or even longer sentences.”

“If other people are proven to have taken drugs in your home, you are likely to face criminal charges for accommodating others to take drugs. You could face three years or more in prison.”

According to the UK government, “Chinese police undertake random drug testing including on entry to the country.”

Last year when Thailand was gearing up to remove cannabis from its list of illicit narcotics, the Chinese Embassy in Bangkok published a warning statement for Chinese nationals thinking about getting high in Thailand.

The message warned that anyone who consumes products containing marijuana before returning to China could face legal trouble at home if they were subject to a spot-check drug test.

“They will be deemed to have abused a narcotic drug that is illegal in China and will be punished accordingly,” the statement read.

“In order to avoid such a risk, Chinese nationals in Thailand should make sure that the products they consume in Thailand contain no THC and CBD.”

China is not the only country that forbids its citizens from consuming cannabis, even in countries where it is legal. Malaysia has previously warned its citizens that they are not permitted to consume cannabis in Thailand.

In August last year, three Thai nationals were detained and fined the equivalent of 5,000 baht each for testing positive for cannabis upon entering Malaysia.

Thai embassies in multiple countries such as South Korea and Singapore also warned travellers not to attempt to smuggle cannabis or cannabis products into their respective countries from Thailand.

According to the British Consulate-General Shanghai…

“Police drug tests can detect if you have taken drugs within the previous three months. Testing positive in China, no matter in which country you took drugs, is against the law.

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REGISTER YOUR INTEREST: International Cannabis Symposium – Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa May 30 – June 1, 2025

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2 weeks ago

March 23, 2025

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International Cannabis Symposium

Sandton Convention Centre

Johannesburg, South Africa

May 30 – June 1, 2025

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The International Cannabis Symposium: Law, Trade, and Standards is a premier, invite-only event designed for cannabis trade delegations, policymakers, legal experts, and key industry stakeholders. This inaugural symposium will be held on May 30, 2025, at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, coinciding with the South African Cannabis Expo (May 30 – June 1, 2025).

This exclusive gathering will bring together global leaders in cannabis and hemp regulation, commerce, and compliance to discuss the latest legal frameworks, international trade opportunities, and industry standards.

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Welcome and Morning Keynote

Africa’s Green Revolution: The State of Cannabis & Hemp

From Africa to the World: Expanding African Cannabis Markets

Afternoon Keynote with Steve D’Angelo

Cross-Border Cannabis: Navigating Global Trade Agreements

Cannabis Without Borders: The Globalization of Cannabis Law

Raising the Bar: Global Standards in Cannabis & Hemp Compliance

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Canada: Metrc kicks off “pilot” program

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3 weeks ago

March 15, 2025

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Nobody left in the US.. now it’s time for Canada

The Edmonton jnl

A pilot project in Alberta is aiming to transform cannabis product transparency with Metrc’s Retail ID system. By simply scanning a QR code provided at purchase, consumers gain access to lab test results, certificates of analysis (COA), product name, image, cannabinoid, and terpenes, ensuring greater trust in legal cannabis products.

“For the pilot, it’s limited to just one product which is manufactured by Token Naturals and distributed by Plantlife Cannabis. So when consumers scan the QR code, they’ll be taken to a landing page that provides supplemental information on the product,” he said.

The initiative, supported by Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC), Token Naturals, and Plantlife Cannabis, serves as “a proof of concept,” Urbanowicz said.

“We’re in discussions with Token Naturals, Plantlife Cannabis, and AGLC. Our goal is, once we demonstrate the proof of concept, that we’ll be able to expand to additional products, potentially to additional businesses as well,” he said.

Metrc, which has experience deploying the system in the U.S., ensures data accuracy through a structured compliance approach, though noted there’s not the same source of record system in Canada as in the U.S. As part of the pilot, Token Naturals, the local manufacturer located in Edmonton, tests results into their system and generates a QR code. The QR codes and products are then shipped to AGLC’s distribution center, which supplies retailer Plantlife Cannabis. Plantlife then distributes the QR code stickers and business cards to consumers.

https://edmontonjournal.com/business/albertas-new-qr-code-system-enhances-cannabis-transparency-a-first-for-canada?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=105979819&utm_content=105979819&utm_source=hs_email

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It All Turned A Bit Bogan At Aussie Medical Cannabis Symposium

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4 weeks ago

March 7, 2025

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Thanks to Hemp Gazette for spotting this – I have to admit I missed it and unsurprisingly nobody made me aware of it The Linked in Post from the organisers Some Comments

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