Businesses in Phuket say widespread use of cannabis on the southern tourist island — home to 1,500 weed shops — has started to have a negative impact on tourism in Thailand.

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Local officials met with private sector representatives on Thursday, prompted by public complaints about recreational cannabis use in tourist areas such as Patong, said senator Parinya Wongcherdkwan.

Phuket residents say many tourist families avoid some spots due to cannabis smoke and sales of cannabis-mixed food such as cookies, brownies and jelly, which could be harmful to children if consumed.

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Achadthaya Chuenniran
BANGKOK POST