• Why It Matters: Reclassifying cannabis as a narcotic could reverse Thailand’s recent progress in medical cannabis use. • Driving The News: The Thai Health Ministry has submitted a draft to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic, sparking debate. • 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 …
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 — 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 …
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 …
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 …
Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin discusses the potential reclassification of cannabis as a narcotic amidst mixed public opinion.