Will Thailand Recriminalize Cannabis?

The cannabis shops selling ratty roll spliffs and fruit flavored gummies across Thailand could soon disappear. Thailand became the first country in Asia to decriminalize cannabis in 2022, promoting it as a way to revive the economy after the pandemic. But public opinion has shifted as voters head to the polls.At first, the policy enjoyed broad support. Cannabis was pitched as a new cash crop for farmers and a boost for Thailand's medical tourism industry. But the lack of clear regulations after decriminaliz ...