People can now grow cannabis at home in Thailand and sell it after removing marijuana from the list of banned substances.
The country is the first in Southeast Asia known for its strict drug laws. But while recreational use is still banned, proponents say these mitigation measures will effectively decriminalize marijuana.
The government hopes that developments in the local cannabis trade will boost agriculture and tourism. It also provides citizens with millions of cannabis seedlings to encourage harvesting.
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“This is an opportunity for people and countries to make money from marijuana and cannabis,” Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said last month on his social media account. He shared photos of cannabis-cooked chicken on Facebook and said that anyone can sell food if they follow the rules. Most importantly, the product must contain less than 0.2% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). “I feel tall.
Starting on Thursday, registering with the authorities allows you to grow up to six pots at home, and businesses can grow plants with permission. You can also order canned food and drinks from the restaurant.
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Clinics across the country offer cannabis as a free treatment. In 2018, Thailand became the first country in Asia to legalize cannabis use.
However, it is still illegal to use the drug for personal use. Officials have warned that smoking in public places has a negative impact on society and can lead to the arrest of criminals.
According to the plan, the government also wants to release about 4,000 prisoners convicted of cannabis-related crimes. With a year-round tropical climate, Thailand has a long history of cannabis and is often used in traditional medicine by many locals.
The Thai Parliament is currently reviewing a wide range of cannabis control legislation. Proponents of her case have been working to make the actual transcript of this statement available online.
