Thailand Reverses Course: Cannabis Recreational Sales Faces Re-Criminalization
Following the 2022 decriminalization of cannabis, Thailand is tightening its grip on the herb by prohibiting recreational sales without a prescription. This decision, spurred by public concerns regarding youth access and addiction rates, will reclassify cannabis buds as a controlled substance. The new regulations, signed by the health minister, come amidst a government shift and are intended to revert the policy to focus on medical use only. Industry members and tourists alike have expressed shock and concern over the potential reversal of a billion-dollar industry, with the exact implementation date remaining unclear.
John Q. Hosedrinker