• Why It Matters: Proposed cannabis regulations may disproportionately benefit large corporations while sidelining traditional and smaller medical practitioners. • Driving The News: Activists and health experts have raised concerns about the new cannabis regulations potentially favoring big business at …
• Why It Matters: The reclassification of cannabis as a narcotic could lead to significant economic losses for Thailand’s emerging cannabis industry. • Driving The News: The Cannabis Medical Industrial Estate Association warns that reversing legalization could cause a 27-billion-baht …
• Driving The News: Cannabis farmers in Nakhon Ratchasima are facing severe financial losses due to ongoing political instability and unclear regulations surrounding cannabis. • Why It Matters: The livelihoods of many local farmers are at risk, highlighting the broader …
• Why It Matters: The hunger strike highlights the growing tensions between cannabis advocates and the Thai government. • Driving The News: AKARADEJ, a prominent cannabis network leader, was hospitalized after a five-day hunger strike protesting cannabis reclassification. • Zoom …
• Driving The News: Thailand’s plan to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic is sparking fears of economic losses and reduced investor confidence. • Why It Matters: The potential reclassification could disrupt businesses, halt ongoing research, and diminish the economic opportunities …
• Driving The News: ANUTIN CHARNVIRAKUL, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, has taken a firm stand against the Pheu Thai Party’s attempt to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic, a move that could jeopardize the current government coalition. • Why It …
• Why It Matters: Recriminalizing cannabis could undermine investor confidence and derail the economic benefits already seen from the cannabis industry in Thailand. • Driving the News: Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed concerns that reversing cannabis legalization would negatively …
• Driving The News: A new proposal in Thailand suggests regulating cannabis as a narcotic under strict conditions, allowing sales only with a prescription. • Why It Matters: This proposal aims to resolve political tensions between parties and ensure that …
BANGKOK, THAILAND — As Thailand inches closer to reclassifying cannabis as a narcotic, pro-cannabis activists have launched a hunger strike to protest the government’s plans and demand a proper hearing on the benefits of cannabis. On Wednesday, members of the …
BANGKOK, THAILAND — The debate over cannabis reclassification in Thailand continues to intensify as Public Health Minister SOMSAK THEPSUTHIN addressed concerns surrounding the proposed move to reclassify cannabis as a Type 5 narcotic. On July 9, 2024, Somsak outlined the …
BANGKOK, THAILAND — Accusations of corruption and political maneuvering are swirling around Thailand’s Prime Minister SRETTHA THAVISIN as the government pushes to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic, a move activists claim is aimed at creating a cannabis monopoly. The Thai …
BANGKOK, THAILAND — The cannabis policy debate in Thailand is heating up as ANUTIN CHARNVIRAKUL, Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, questioned the recent decision by the Narcotics Control Board to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic. During …
BANGKOK, THAILAND — The tide is turning against cannabis in Thailand as the country’s Narcotics Control Board voted to reclassify cannabis and hemp as Schedule 5 narcotics, reversing a two-year decriminalization policy that had positioned Thailand as a pioneer in …
• Why It Matters: A prominent Thai doctor has expressed concerns over the potential politicization of cannabis policy, which could undermine its medical benefits. • Driving The News: The Health Ministry’s push to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic is facing …
BANGKOK, THAILAND — As Thailand debates the future of cannabis, SUPACHAI JAISAMUT, advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister and former chairman of the Cannabis Bill Committee, has called for a balanced, people-focused approach to cannabis regulation. Speaking at a forum …
BANGKOK, THAILAND — The Thai Cannabis Federation has taken a stand against moves to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic, arguing that such a step would reverse recent progress in the country’s medical cannabis sector. On June 28, representatives of the …
• Why It Matters: Reclassifying cannabis as a narcotic could limit its medical use, impacting patients who rely on it as an alternative treatment. • Driving The News: The Thai Cannabis Federation submitted a formal request to prevent cannabis from …
• Driving The News: Thailand’s Customs Department reported significant drug seizures, including cannabis and cocaine, worth over 45 million baht in multiple operations. • Why It Matters: These seizures underscore Thailand’s intensified efforts to crack down on drug smuggling, with …
BANGKOK, THAILAND — The debate over cannabis in Thailand has taken a new turn as the Ministry of Public Health revealed that 80% of respondents in a recent public consultation support reclassifying cannabis as a narcotic. This comes just two …
Dr. Theerawat Hemachudha criticizes the reclassification of cannabis as a narcotic, highlighting previous studies on its medical benefits and urging for evidence-based policies.
Cannabis smuggling in Nakhon Phanom is rising, with traffickers using social media and legal loopholes. Authorities face challenges in enforcement. Read more.
Experts criticize the reclassification of cannabis as a narcotic, emphasizing the need for scientific evidence and balanced regulations.
Dr. Chintana Manonrompatrasan calls for stringent cannabis regulations to protect youth and ensure responsible use, opposing reclassification as a narcotic.
Dr. Pattapong Kasemsombun highlights Canada’s cannabis legalization as a case study for Thailand, emphasizing the role of judicial decisions in ensuring access for medical use.
A massive fire destroyed a cannabis cultivation warehouse in Chaiyaphum, raising safety concerns and causing panic among residents. Initial reports suggest an electrical short circuit.