The Thai government has said the decision is aimed at boosting agriculture and tourism in the country. Thailand previously granted permission in 2018 to use cannabis for medical use. In Thailand, cannabis is now allowed to be mixed with soft drinks, sweets and other items in stores. Meanwhile, the government has declared that smoking of cannabis in public is not allowed. The Thai government has said it will allow the use of cannabis for medical purposes, with up to three months in prison and a fine for using it for public celebrations.
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The order is expected to release about 4,000 people currently imprisoned in Thailand for cannabis use. In Thailand, cannabis has traditionally been used by locals for medicinal purposes. The people of the country are expecting further easing of these restrictions in the near future.
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