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Thai government plans to ban recreational cannabis.
On Feb 6, Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew said the new Bill, which bans the recreational use of cannabis, will be proposed at the Cabinet meeting next week. “The new Bill will be amended from the existing one to only allow the use of cannabis for health and medicinal purposes,” he told reporters. “The use for fun is considered wrong.” There was fresh pressure from the public earlier in February after attendees of British rock band Coldplay’s shows in Bangkok complained on …
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Can You Smoke Weed in a Bar in Phuket?
Now that you know that cannabis has been legalized in Thailand, you may wonder if you can use cannabis in bars for recreational purposes. Technically the answer is no, but many people do it anyway. It is important to note that smoking cannabis in public places is prohibited. The penalty is three months' imprisonment and a fine of 25,000 baht. According to the new policy, the production and consumption of cannabis is allowed only for medical purposes and not for …
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Thailand Legalize Cannabis June 2022
After Uruguay and Canada, Thailand decriminalized marijuana on June 9, 2022, making it the first nation in Asia. For Thailand, which has been regarded as one of the most restrictive nations in the world regarding marijuana use, this is a significant step.Since the legalization of cannabis, more than 1.1 million Thais have applied for licenses to cultivate the plant, around 4,200 prisoners were released as a result of the decriminalisation on the same day and more than 6,000 shops have …
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