Public keen on strict curbsMost Thais support the government's plan to relist cannabis as a narcotic and limit its use to medical purposes, according to a survey carried out by the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida). When asked if they see cannabis as a narcotic, 53.7% of respondents said "yes", but admitted the plant has medicinal properties. Approximately 33.6% said cannabis is a narcotic plant with no medical benefits, while 11.6% said cannabis is not an illegal drug. About 11% said the government should support cannabis and cannabis-related products, while 7.4% said the government should support the development of cannabis as a cash crop. When asked if they ever used cannabis, 69% said "yes" while 31% said "no".

Source: Bangkok Post May 20, 2024 11:39 UTC