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Thailand Considers Re-Criminalizing Cannabis After $13M Seizure

7/6/2026

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul warned that Thailand may re-criminalise cannabis after overseas busts linked to the country.
Authorities seized 37 tonnes of Thai cannabis buds and arrested 12 people, including Thai nationals.
German customs intercepted two sea shipments with 1.2 tonnes of Thai cannabis valued at over US$13 million.
Thailand tightened dispensary rules, requiring licences and medical certificates, which forced hundreds of outlets to close.

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul warned that Thailand may re-criminalise cannabis after overseas busts linked to the country.
Authorities seized 37 tonnes of Thai cannabis buds and arrested 12 people, including Thai nationals.
German customs intercepted two sea shipments with 1.2 tonnes of Thai cannabis valued at over US$13 million.
Thailand tightened dispensary rules, requiring licences and medical certificates, which forced hundreds of outlets to close.