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 …
Prasit Chai Noonwal questions the motives behind the reclassification of cannabis as a narcotic, alleging corporate interests and calling for transparent policies.
Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin schedules a meeting with the Thai Cannabis Network to discuss the future regulation of cannabis, following recent protests. Read more.
Prasit Chai Noonwal challenges doctors’ petition to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic, calling for a public debate based on factual evidence. Read more on the cannabis policy debate.
Cannabis advocates in Thailand demand the government issue a Cannabis Act to regulate use rather than reclassifying it as a narcotic. Read more on their protest and calls for science-based policy.