On May 23rd, 2024, Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, the Thai Minister of Public Health, addressed the national media regarding the Prime Minister’s proposal to reclassify cannabis flowers as a type 5 narcotic illegal drug.

Thai Cannabis Advocacy Groups Urge Public Health Minister to Reconsider Cannabis Criminalization

The government aims to leverage cannabis for only medical and health purposes to generate economic value. The proposal process is expected to be concluded by the end of 2024.

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By Kittisak Phalaharn
The Pattaya News