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Thailand Reverses Cannabis Decriminalization, Limits Use to Medicine

6/27/2025

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Thailand is reversing its cannabis decriminalization, restricting its use solely for medical purposes after just three years. This shift comes in the wake of political upheaval and the Bhumjaithai Party's exit from the ruling coalition. New regulations mandate a doctor's prescription for cannabis, shaking up an industry expected to reach $1.2 billion by 2025.

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Thailand is reversing its cannabis decriminalization, restricting its use solely for medical purposes after just three years. This shift comes in the wake of political upheaval and the Bhumjaithai Party's exit from the ruling coalition. New regulations mandate a doctor's prescription for cannabis, shaking up an industry expected to reach $1.2 billion by 2025.