Cannabis
Thailand revamps marijuana rules just days after decriminalisation
The Thai government has hastily issued new rules to limit access to marijuana and hemp after the decriminalisation since June 9 sparked many complaints...
Thailand becomes first Asian country to legalise marijuana; releases prisoners
Thailand officially legalised the growing of marijuana and its consumption in food and drinks on June 9, the first Asian country to do so,...
Thailand plans “cannabis tourism” scheme after decriminalising the plant
Thailand’s health ministry as part of accelerated plans to legalise cannabis for recreational use in the country is contemplating the setup of a so-called...
Marijuana, Thailand’s new cash crop
Entrance to the marijuana growing complex at Rak Jang Farm (All pictures: Arno Maierbrugger)
Since the liberalisation of...
Munching on cannabis: Thailand’s hottest new food trend
Sweet leaves ready to eat (All pictures: Arno Maierbrugger)
In Thailand, there is certainly no shortage of delicious...
High cuisine: Thai restaurant rolls out marijuana-inspired menu
Worth a try: Giggling bread, a new Thai dish
Thailand is now resorting to a new trend previously...
Thailand legalises medical use of marijuana, a first in Southeast Asia
Thailand has become the first country in Southeast Asia to approve legal use of marijuana by amending the country’s drug law to allow the...
Confusion about Thailand’s first legal weed farm
An announcement last week by the Thai farmers' association that authorities have agreed on building a farm to grow cannabis for medical purposes...
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