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Thailand is a step closer to re-criminalizing marijuana.
What Happened
As reported by the Bangkok Post, a majority of members of the committee tasked with overseeing illegal drugs in the country voted on Friday to reclassify cannabis and hemp as narcotics.
Dr. Surachoke Tangwiwat, deputy permanent secretary at the Ministry of Public Health, said that during last week's committee meeting, all members agreed that cannabis should be used for medical purposes only.
Why It Matters
Thailand's government issued a draft legislation in June to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic starting Jan 1, 2025, as reported by Benzinga's Nina Zdinjak. Under that proposal, the Ministry of Public Health would re-list cannabis buds as a “category five” narcotic, while leaves, roots, extract containing THC not more than 0.2% per weight and cannabis seeds will remain legal.
Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced in May his government’s intention to re-criminalize cannabis by the end of 2024, reversing ...