The Thai government has drawn the attention of the world community by removing cannabis from its drug list.
Thailand, First Published Jun 10, 2022, 10:28 PM IST
The Thai government has drawn the attention of the world community by removing cannabis from its drug list. Drug use, including cannabis, and its sales are growing exponentially. Various countries are taking steps to curb the increase in crime in the society due to drug use. The government is taking various measures to ban narcotics like cocaine and eliminate its use completely. Similarly, cannabis has been banned in various parts of the world. However, various countries have insisted that cannabis should not be banned because of its medicinal properties if used sparingly. Accordingly some countries in Africa have declared that it is not a crime to possess cannabis in small quantities. Now the Asian country is following the same pattern.
Thailand, one of the Southeast Asian countries, has lifted its ban on cannabis. Thailand has become the first Asian country to lift the ban on cannabis. The country’s health minister, Anudin Sarnvirakul, said it was not a crime to legalize cannabis production. This decision has been taken considering the economy of the country. At the same time it is illegal to use cannabis for intoxication. We are developing regulations to regulate cannabis products, including production and use. They can be fined up to $ 800 if they sell cannabis in public. Also, imprisonment for up to 3 months is possible. We only permit the use of cannabis for medical purposes.
Not just for addiction. Restaurants and cafes may offer foods and beverages containing cannabis, but they should contain less than 0.2 percent tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). If you think you can take cannabis in public, forget about it. I like to say this especially to tourists. We only permit the use of cannabis for medical purposes. We expect this to improve the country’s economy. With this, we expect the value of the industry to easily exceed $ 2 billion. We are in consultation with the Ministry of Agriculture to distribute 1 million free cannabis plants to households across the country. He said Thailand is one of the best places to grow cannabis.
Last Updated Jun 10, 2022, 10:28 PM IST
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