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How Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Pushed Through Asia’s First Cannabis Legalization

Until last summer, Thailand had some of the world’s harshest drug laws, with possession of cannabis then punishable by up to 15 years in prison. But on June 9, marijuana was decriminalized and a resurgent cannabis culture has seen dispensaries popping …

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Thailand Decriminalizes Marijuana, But Recreational Use Still Illegal

Thailand Decriminalizes Marijuana, But Recreational Use Still Illegal
Thais can now legally grow cannabis plants at home and sell the crop, a move that the government hopes will boost agriculture and tourism.
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Thailand FDA Recommends Removal Of Cannabis From Controlled Substance List

Thailand FDA Recommends Removal Of Cannabis From Controlled Substance List
Thailand is making waves by becoming the first country in all of the region to legalize the use of cannabis medicinally as well as in food and cosmetics.
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You Probably Didn’t Realize Cannabis Was Domesticated This Long Ago

You Probably Didn’t Realize Cannabis Was Domesticated This Long Ago
Cannabis is here to stay, but with most things, it takes knowing where you’ve been to understand where you’re going.    
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Bangkok Becoming Asia’s ‘Amsterdam’ With Latest Cannabis Cafe

Bangkok is becoming Asia’s ‘Amsterdam’ as cannabis cafes appear across the city following the relaxation of drug laws. The latest venue, the 420 Cannabis Bar, opened two futuristic neon-lit venues for dine-in customers within the Thai capital city last…