Trump Signs Executive Order to Relax Cannabis Regulations in Industry Win
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, easing federal restrictions and potentially transforming the industry. The order directs the…
Cannabis Faces Critical Turning Point
Representatives of Thailand’s cannabis community are calling on the new government to enact legislation that safeguards users, businesses, non-use individuals, and minors. Their appeal follows concerns that recent regulatory amendments…
Thai Authorities Seize 140 kg of Cannabis in Koh Samui Smuggling Bust.
Thai officials inspect seven pieces of luggage belonging to four British tourists and one Malaysian national, discovering a total of 140 kg of dried cannabis flowers, at Bo Phut Police…
Stricter Regulations on Cannabis to Be Implemented
The Public Health Ministry is set to introduce a new ministerial regulation aimed at enhancing the control over the production, import, export, sale, and possession of cannabis and hemp extracts.…
Thailand Introduces New Legislation to Regulate Cannabis While Maintaining Its Legality
Thailand has introduced a new bill aimed at regulating its cannabis industry, focusing primarily on health and medical uses, in a bid to rein in recreational smoking following several policy…
Plans for cannabis put on hold
The government, particularly Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin, must halt the immediate reclassification of cannabis as a narcotic and engage in discussions with all involved parties. The decision to speed up…
Call for Government to Establish Cannabis Impact Panel
Cannabis advocates are urging the government to establish a committee to analyze the impacts of the plant before moving forward with its reclassification as a narcotic substance. Prasitchai Nunual, the…
Health minister intends to reintroduce criminalization of cannabis, citing widespread support.
Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin confirmed on Wednesday that a recent survey of approximately 100,000 individuals revealed strong support for the reintroduction of cannabis criminalization. Acting on the survey results,…
The Advantages of Cannabis in the Economy
Thailand is currently facing a pivotal decision regarding the broader acceptance of cannabis as a commodity or restricting its use solely to medical purposes. There is a divergence of opinions…
Somsak: Reclassifying Cannabis to Target Unlawful Practices
Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin stated that relisting cannabis as a narcotic could facilitate better control of the plant’s use, especially for beneficial purposes like medicinal applications. The government’s objective…