As a narcotic, growing, possessing, and consuming cannabis would have become illegal (T). Anutin, who had previously served as the Minister of Public Health, also stated that plans for the government to regulate the country’s cannabis industry were being discussed. “I thank the Prime Minister for considering this and deciding on legislation,” added Anutin, who has voiced his opposition to cannabis as a narcotic (3). Under previous leadership, cannabis became legal for medical purposes in 2018 and decriminalized in 2022, making Thailand the first country in Asia to do so (4). Thousands of new dispensaries opened, and the industry is predicted to be worth $1.2 billion by next year (1).

Source: Forbes July 26, 2024 12:05 UTC