The cannabis industry has been Thailand’s top-hit topic for quite some time in several industries such as business, food and beverages, and medical fields since before and after the legalization and decriminalization. Now that cannabis in Thailand is legal for medical purposes, surely the cannabis industry is growing more and more just like this newly launched Thai cannabis cultivation industry, the Medicana Lab.
This article will clarify from the beginning of their business and what’s so special about them. Read on and find out!
Key Takeaways
- Medicana Lab is a medical-grade cannabis hemp cultivation facility in Thailand aimed for medical use only.
- Medicana Lab is run by two talented people, Vorapattr Phornprapha and Sirasit Praneenij.
- The business is the first entity in Bangkok authorized by the Thai FDA.
- Some examples of the facility’s strains include Star Dawg, Ultra Thai, and White Widow.
- To achieve high CBD cultivars, the facility cultivates hemp flowers in a closed system controlled by smart farming technology.
Getting to Know Medicana Lab
A collaboration of two talented men from Thailand’s famous families, Phornprapha and Praneenij, launched a medical-grade cannabis-hemp cultivation industry named “Medicana Lab” to make Thailand the cannabis hub of ASEAN.
It has been revealed by the CEO of the Medicana Lab, Vorapattr Phornprapha, that the company is the first entity in Bangkok to be authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a CBD hemp producer in 2022. The farm cultivates CBD flowers through smart farming technology working collectively with the IOT system from the beginning of cultivar selection to cloning sprouts to achieve contaminant-free high-level CBD flowers with less than 1% THC and a high-quality cannabidiol (CBD) oil for medical use.
The cultivation process is done in a closed system (indoor) in a perfect temperature and humidity-controlled environment along with other elements to make the plants grow beautifully such as light intensity, CO2 in the air, and the vapor-pressure deficit (VPD). The Medicana Lab also utilizes the automatic fertigation system for accurately dosing and feeding programs for data collection used in further study.
A Story Behind the Finest-Quality Hemp Farm
The beginning of Medicana Lab started when an anti-aging doctor, who is also a sister of Medicana’s COO Sirasit Praneenij, did some study about medical cannabis to help treat various medical conditions.
Besides, the two gentlemen were also having their experiences regarding the cannabis hemp industry while they were studying for a Master’s degree in England. Then, it sparks their interest to develop and study each cannabis strain for medical benefits which leads to establishing the Medicana Lab Co., Ltd., to produce a medical-grade hemp business.
“We would like to change the attitudes towards cannabis and hemp of Thai people. Just like in other countries where they perform legal cannabis and hemp industry, the collaboration of both state and private agencies leads the cannabis and hemp community to a safe treatment and therapy objective rather than another way. That’s what inspired us to start this business.”
– Sirasit Praneenij
Medicana Lab’s Strains
Let’s see the premium products they have in store ready to purchase:
Star Dawg
Star Dawg is an Indica-leaning hybrid bred by genetics crossing between Chemdog #4 and Tres Dawg strains. The strain is known to have an earthy pine flavor with a bit of sour and diesel undertones.
Key Characteristics:
THC Content: About 22%
Effects: Happy, Uplifting, Euphoric
Uses: Anxiety, Stress, Pain Relief
Terpene Profiles: Myrcene, Caryophyllene
Ultra Thai
Ultra Thai is a Sativa-dominant strain that produces an earthy, sweet, citrus aroma and flavor. The strain offers energetic effects after consuming and uplifting effects while boosting creativity.
Key Characteristics:
THC Content: About 19%
Effects: Happy, Uplifting, Energetic
Uses: Fatigue, Stress, Depression
Terpene Profiles: Myrcene, Terpinolene
Durban Poison
Durban Poison is another Sativa-dominant strain that originated from the port city of Durban, South Africa. The strain produces sweet, earthy piney notes of aroma and will be welcomed with citrusy, herbal, and piney flavors after consumption.
Key Characteristics:
THC Content: About 19%
Effects: Uplifting, Energetic, Happy, Creative
Uses: Stress, Anxiety, Depression
Terpene Profiles: Myrcene, Terpinolene
Double Dawg
Double Dawg also called “The Dawg” or “Dawgwalker #4”, is an Indica-dominant hybrid strain that was created through the back-crossing of the Dawgwalker OG with itself. The aroma and flavors of the Double Dawg are known to be earthy and woody with a slight hint of spicy herbal undertones.
Key Characteristics:
THC Content: About 28%
Effects: Happy, Chill, Euphoric, Talkative
Uses: Depression, Fatigue, Stress
Terpene Profiles: Terpinolene, Bisabolo, Humulene
Cape Candy
Cape Candy was created through the crossbreeding of Charlotte’s Angel and Durban Poison strains. It has a sweet fruity aroma while its flavor is tropical and herby.
Key Characteristics:
CBD Content: About 10% with a low THC content of 6%
Effects: Energetic, Calming, Talkative, Mellow
Uses: Anxiety, Fatigue, Stress
Terpene Profiles: Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Pinene
Strawberry Cookies
Strawberry Cookies is a Sativa-dominant hybrid strain made by crossing two potent strains together, Animal Cookies and Strawberry Fields. The strain produces sweet berry and fruity terpene profiles.
Key Characteristics:
THC Content: About 27%
Effects: Energetic, Talkative, Tingly
Uses: Pain, Stress
Terpene Profiles: Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Pinene
White Widow
White Widow is a slightly Sativa-dominant hybrid (60% Sativa and 40% Indica) strain made from a cross between a Brazilian Sativa landrace and a South Indian Indica. It is the world-famous strain that was first bred by the Green House Seeds in the 1990s. The aroma and flavor of this strain are known to be woody, earthy, spicy, and herbal.
Key Characteristics:
THC Content: About 15%
Effects: Creative, Energetic, Euphoric, Happy, Uplifting
Uses: Pain, Depression, Fatigue, Headaches
Terpene Profiles: Myrcene, Limonene, Caryophyllene
Conclusion
Medicana Lab is a newly opened Thai cannabis cultivation center. It is the first facility in Bangkok to be authorized by the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with the objective to promote CBD flowers for medical use. The industry is led by the heirs of two famous wealthy families in Thailand: Vorapattr Phornprapha and Sirasit Praneenij, who took inspiration from the cannabis industry abroad and decided to develop and carry on this industry in Thailand.
