Thailand has introduced a new bill to regulate its cannabis industry, focusing on medical and research uses as the government tries to crack down on recreational use.
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What it says: Legal framework, published Earlier this week, the Department of Public Health approved marijuana and its extracts for medical and research purposes, as well as food, herbal and cosmetic products. Notably, the bill doesn’t specifically ban recreational marijuana — just from there previous draft – and avoids reclassifying the plant as an alcoholic. It also tightens rules for growing, selling and exporting marijuana, requiring new licenses or permits. Public feedback on the proposed bill is open until September 30, with changes possible before it is sent to parliament for approval.
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Penalties: Under the bill, non-medical use could result in a fine of up to 60,000 baht ($1,800), while unauthorized sales could result in a year in prison or a fine of up to 100,000 baht ($3,000). This is followed by Thailand Decision 2022 to legalize marijuana, which has opened more than 9,400 dispensaries across the country. Political opposition from the Bhumjaithai Party, which supports the legalization of marijuana, has influenced the ruling Pheu Thai Party to abandon the plans rewrite the plant as a narcotic.
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