The Thai government's decision to restrict cannabis use solely to medical purposes marks a significant pivot from its 2022 decriminalization of recreational use. Officials cite rising social problems, particularly among youth, as justification for this change. The current proposal must go through additional steps before becoming law, creating an air of uncertainty for the burgeoning $1 billion cannabis industry. This development coincides with political unrest, notably the Bhumjaithai Party's withdrawal from the ruling coalition, signaling broader implications for cannabis regulations in Thailand.
The latest move to restrict cannabis use comes amid wider political turmoil in Thailand. Last week the Bhumjaithai Party withdrew from the government's ruling coalition due to its mishandling of a border conflict with Cambodia.
Government spokesperson Jirayu Houngsub said cannabis had created serious social problems for young people, and the industry, which has boomed in recent years, needed to be scaled back.
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