Thailand has made the recreational use of cannabis illegal again. The substance was taken off the list of controlled narcotics in 2022. Now the governing Pheu Thai party blames cannabis for creating serious social problems.
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- Thailand has re-criminalised recreational cannabis after three years of legalisation. 20s
- Cannabis purchases now require a medical certificate for specific health conditions. 45s
- The cannabis industry, valued at around $1 billion, faces significant economic impact. 1m 3s
- Political changes and external pressure influenced the government's decision. 1m 19s
- Cannabis remains illegal and harshly punished in neighbouring countries. 1m 44s