Thailand plans to ban recreational cannabis use by year-end due to child impact and drug abuse concerns, while maintaining medical use.
Thailand's government plans to ban recreational cannabis use by the end of the year, following the 2022 legalization of the substance. Concerns about its impact on children and potential for drug abuse prompted the move. Medical use of cannabis will remain legal. The cannabis sector, projected to reach $1.2 billion by next year, has seen a boom in related businesses and cultural events since legalization.
March 15, 2024
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