The worthwhile and highly beneficial seminar providing participants with overall relevant information, facts and details including the economic benefits of the Hemp and Marijuana (Cannabis) in Thailand was recently organized by Assumption University of Thailand on March 6, 2021 at the Hall of Fame, Coronation Hall, Hua Mak Campus.

As the potentially numerous benefits and advantages of Hemp and Marijuana (Cannabis) are of the local and global keen interests, such a noteworthy seminar organized by the AU Theophane Venard School of Biotechnology and the Thomas Aquinas School of Law featuring the concerned AU expert speakers was both timely and of great benefits.

Actively participated by a full audience of members of the public, AU alumni, lecturers, students and interested individuals, the seminar highlighting the following related topics which were enlightened by the AU experienced and knowledgeable speakers in the field:

  •  Legality and Permission for Planting of Hemp and Marijuana (Cannabis):
    Asst. Prof. Dr. Sthianrapab Naluang, Dean AU Thomas Aquinas School of Law.
  •  Varieties and Economic Benefits of the Hemp and Marijuana (Cannabis):
    Dr. Curdchai Cheowtirakul, Dean Theophane Venard School of Biotechnology
  •  Planting Techniques of Hemp and Marijuana (Cannabis):
    Ms. Benyapaa Punya-Arkom and Mr. Pongsakorn Vithayanon

The AU Theophane Venard School of Biotechnology currently specializes on versatile curriculums; teaching and researching in areas like food preservation, agricultural products and food processing expertise offering the following degrees:

  1. Bachelor Degree of Science Program in Food Technology. Bachelor of Science Program in Agro-Industry.
  2. Master Degree of Science Program in Food Biotechnology.
  3. Doctor of Philosophy Program in Food Biotechnology.

While the AU Thomas Aquinas School of Law offers degrees in Business Law, and International Law for graduates to pursue professional legal careers. A number of AU law graduates have continually and successfully passed the rigorous tests to assume the high-level legal positions: i.e. Public Prosecutors and Judges as well as other relevant legal officials. Existing AU Law Programs include:

  1. Bachelor Degree of Law Program
  2. Master Degree of Law (Thai Program) etc.

Current Facts & Details Entailing the Hemp and Marijuana (Cannabis)

  1. Legality and permission to lawfully plant the Hemp and Marijuana (Cannabis).
  2. Their best varieties which are accepted worldwide and of great medicinal benefits & maximum use or potentials; including the types most suitable for our local climate and environments.
  3. Planting & propagation techniques in line with international standards for further growth and expansion.
  4. Economic benefits of Hemp and Marijuana (Cannabis) and the legality of turning them into popular and useful products (widely acceptable both in the presence and future).

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Theophane Venard School of Biotechnology

Thomas Aquinas School of Law

 

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