Thousands of cannabis shops opened across Thailand after the nation became the first in Asia to decriminalize cannabis, and there are no signs of a slowdown as opposition to the industry grows, led by the country’s new prime minister. On June 9, 2022, Thailand removed cannabis from the nation’s list of banned drugs, making the country the first Asian nation to decriminalize … [Read more...] about Thailand Leaders Scramble To Backpedal Law as 6,000 Pot Shops Open
Thailand
American tourist forced to apologize in Thailand after blowing marijuana smoke on crowded street
An American tourist was forced to apologize after blowing a large cloud of cannabis smoke on a crowd of people in Thailand. American tourist Angkhan Vorac Chhieng was caught on video using a "Ghostbusters-style weed blower" to smoke out a crowd of people on a busy street in the popular tourist island of Phuket in Thailand, according to a report from … [Read more...] about American tourist forced to apologize in Thailand after blowing marijuana smoke on crowded street
Thailand: Southeast Asia’s ‘weed wonderland’
A new symbol has appeared in the kaleidoscopic jumble of neon signs that light up Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok's most international street. The sudden ubiquity of the five-pointed marijuana leaf, in lurid green, announces the spectacular boom there has been in weed-related businesses in Thailand since cannabis was decriminalised last June. Walk two kilometres east of the BBC office … [Read more...] about Thailand: Southeast Asia’s ‘weed wonderland’
Cannabis News Around The World: Argentina’s New Agency, Thai Police Inspections, Greece’s Grow Facility & More
Inspections Of Bangkok Cannabis Stores Underway A Thailand store selling cannabis had its license temporarily suspended following an inspection by officials from the Department of Traditional and Complementary Medicine (DTCM) and Bang Sue police. Thai PBS World reported that the store allowed its customers to smoke cannabis on its property, which is illegal under an edict from … [Read more...] about Cannabis News Around The World: Argentina’s New Agency, Thai Police Inspections, Greece’s Grow Facility & More
Ready, set, roll!: Revellers gather for the inaugural Cannabis Cup in Thailand
A participant known as 'Mr Klaus' from Singapore takes part in a speed joint-rolling competition at the "Cannabis Cup Thailand" marijuana-based event in Bangkok on 10 December, 2022. Source: Getty, AFP / Jack Taylor The inaugural Cannabis Cup Thailand comes after the country removed cannabis from its list of banned narcotics. The event took place at a small rooftop cannabis … [Read more...] about Ready, set, roll!: Revellers gather for the inaugural Cannabis Cup in Thailand
9 year olds smoke cannabis on Pattaya Beach in Thailand
The Thaiger Netizens are concerned about the safety of children after pictures of a group of 9 and 10 year olds smoking cannabis from a bamboo bong on Pattaya Beach in Chon Buri province, eastern Thailand, went viral on social media. Thailand delisted cannabis as an illicit narcotic in June to allow the public to utilise the plant’s medicinal properties. But without much prior … [Read more...] about 9 year olds smoke cannabis on Pattaya Beach in Thailand
Thailand opens first clinics offering free cannabis
That is correct people. Thailand, the country with a long history of tough drug enforcement is now offering Free Cannabis Clinics. Just another reason to love this Asian country, in case the arts, culture, weather and people weren't enough. - Dabbin' Dad Free Clinic Now Open for Cannabis Thailand has opened its first full-time clinics for prescribing cannabis oil. The … [Read more...] about Thailand opens first clinics offering free cannabis
