Thailand Moves to Recriminalize Cannabis Industry

Thailand moves to recriminalize cannabis industry

A sweeping regulatory change is set to dramatically reshape Thailand's burgeoning cannabis industry, with an estimated 12,000 cannabis flower shops facing potential closure as their current operating licenses expire later this year.

Thailand’s changing cannabis rules leave farmers in a tough spot

Some Hmong farmers worry they’ll have to revert to less profitable and dirtier crops. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Thailand’s Changing Cannabis Rules Leave Farmers in a Tough Spot

With the Southeast Asian nation moving to recriminalize the drug after just three years, the mountainous communities that grow it are bracing for real pain.

Thailand Cracksdown On Cannabis Gummies And Tightens Industry Rules

BANGKOK — Thai authorities have begun a strict campaign against illegal cannabis gummies, marking a major effort to control the country’s fast-growing cannabis market. New measures require buyers to present a medical prescription for cannabis, while dispensaries face tougher inspections and tighter rules. These changes have unsettled the industry, now worth about $1.2 billion, leaving […] The post Thailand Cracksdown on Cannabis Gummies and Tigh…

Thai shops face jail over illegal cannabis sweets

Thai shops face jail over illegal cannabis sweetsLegacyCannabis-laced jelly treats could soon land shop owners behind bars, as Thailand’s government launches a sweeping crackdown to stop potent THC sweets from reaching children’s hands. The government has vowed to intensify its inspection of sweets and drinks containing cannabis extracts, warning that anyone caught selling over-strength products or failing to label them properly could face stiff…

Thai government reinforces medical-only cannabis policy in Pattaya as THC-laced gummies raise health alarms

Public health and narcotics teams ramp up inspections to keep illicit products off the market. PATTAYA, Thailand — Authorities in Pattaya are intensifying efforts to limit the spread of cannabis-infused food products, with a particular focus on cannabis gummies that may pose serious health risks to children and young adults. The initiative is part of a nationwide policy to restrict cannabis use to authorized medical and research purposes only. D…