Thai Government Introduces New Cannabis Extract Regulations
New Thai regulations require licenses for cannabis extract production and use, ensuring public health and legal compliance. Read more about the latest laws.
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Rangsit University Dean Urges Government to Fast-Track Cannabis Laws
BANGKOK, THAILAND – In a strongly worded public statement, PANTHEP PUAPONGPAN, Dean of the Faculty of Oriental Medicine at Rangsit University, has urged the Thai government to expedite the Cannabis and Hemp Bill. He outlined a six-point proposal that calls for …
Cannabis Farm in Mukdahan Agrees to Relocate After Persistent Complaints from Nearby Kindergarten
MUKDAHAN, THAILAND The debate over cannabis cultivation in Thailand has reached a critical point in Mukdahan, where a local cannabis farm has agreed to relocate over 800 plants following a series of complaints from a nearby kindergarten. The farm, situated …
Thai Activists Protest Cannabis Recriminalization with Hunger Strike
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 …
Public Health Minister Addresses Cannabis Reclassification Amid Growing Opposition
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 …
Thailand Moves to Reclassify Cannabis as a Narcotic: What’s Next?
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 …
Thai Cannabis Federation Pushes Back Against Recriminalization Efforts
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 …
Thai Cannabis Federation Urges Against Reclassifying Cannabis as a Narcotic
• 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 …
Thailand Debates Cannabis Reclassification: 80% Support Moving Backward
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 …
Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana in Thailand
Thailand’s medical marijuana qualifying conditions list.