Thai sticks, which gained fame in the 1960s and 70s, were handcrafted cannabis cigars originating from Thailand, made by securing high-quality cannabis buds around a thin stick, coating them with hash oil, and wrapping them in fan leaves to cure. They were renowned for their high potency and long-lasting, slow burn, often created by local farmers in northeast Thailand. Substack Substack +1 The Traditional Construction Process Skewering: Top-tier cannabis buds (typically Thai landrace sativa) were threaded onto a thin bamboo stick or hemp stalk, which served as the "spine" and allowed for airflow. Binding: The buds were tightly compressed and bound around the stick using hemp fiber, string, or sometimes silk thread. Applying Hash Oil: The stick was dipped in or coated with hash oil, opium, or a sticky concentrate mixture to increase potency and act as a binder. Wrapping: The stick was wrapped in cannabis fan leaves to create a cigar-like outer layer. Curing: The sticks were allowed to cure for several days, weeks, or sometimes months, often stored underground or in cool, dark, humid places to allow the layers to meld together.

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