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Thailand Braces for Hotter Summers Amid Cannabis Crackdown

2/2/2026

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The Thai Meteorological Department forecasts a hotter summer in 2026, with temperatures exceeding 42°C in Mae Hong Son and Lampang.
More than 7,000 cannabis shops have closed due to stricter regulations, reflecting Thailand's shift to a medical-use-only policy.
In Samut Prakan, a truck crash caused a 2km power outage with no injuries reported.

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The Thai Meteorological Department forecasts a hotter summer in 2026, with temperatures exceeding 42°C in Mae Hong Son and Lampang.
More than 7,000 cannabis shops have closed due to stricter regulations, reflecting Thailand's shift to a medical-use-only policy.
In Samut Prakan, a truck crash caused a 2km power outage with no injuries reported.