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    Medical Marijuana to Full Legalization? One Thai Political Party is Fighting the Fight

    posted February 27, 2019 / No Comments

    In the run-up to Thailand’s first election since the 2014 military coup on March 24, the Bhumjai Thai political party has made full legalization of marijuana their number one issue. The party’s leader, Anutin Charnvirakul, states […]

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    Thai Authorities: Legal Medical Marijuana Not a Green Light for Home Growing

    posted February 25, 2019 / No Comments

    Thailand’s Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has warned those seeking the medicinal benefits from medical weed from growing their own plants at home, remarking that those who do grow are committing a criminal offense. According to […]

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    Summary of Thailand’s New Medical Marijuana Law: Drug Abuse Act (No. 7) BE 2562

    posted February 21, 2019 / No Comments

    The previous law concerning drug penalties was amended due to certain provisions that did not keep up with the current situation and research in regards to cannabis. Cannabis has been shown to have medicinal benefits […]

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    Medical Marijuana Legalization Comes into Effect, But Experts Fear Monopolization

    posted February 21, 2019 / No Comments

    Everybody from Thai farmers and scholars to ordinary people are rejoicing in Thailand after the National Legislative Assembly legalized medical cannabis, but experts warn that the hasty legislation could leave the door open to monopolization […]

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    Thai Parliament Unanimously Approves Medical Marijuana Bill

    posted November 27, 2018 / No Comments

    Thailand’s interim parliament voted 145 to 0 in favor of a draft bill that would legalize medical weed and kratom in the Southeast Asian country. Now, the bill will face further revisions by a committee […]

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    Thai Police Give 220 Pounds of Marijuana to Government for Research

    posted September 27, 2018 / No Comments

    Thailand is on the verge of legalizing medical weed and ahead of that, the Thai police have handed over 220 pounds of marijuana to the government so it can commence research on the medicinal potential […]

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    Majority of Thais Support Medical Marijuana Use, According to New Poll

    posted August 20, 2018 / No Comments

    A majority of Thais–72%–believe that cannabis should be legalized for medical use across the country, according to a poll carried out by the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida). The Nida poll asked 1,250 Thai […]

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    Medical Thai Marijuana to Launch in April 2019

    posted July 16, 2018 / No Comments

    Patients will be eligible to receive medical marijuana in Thailand starting in April of next year, according to a top Thai health official. The junta-appointed legislature accepted the Public Health Ministry’s proposal last month and […]

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    Legal Medical Marijuana Closer to Reality in Thailand After Government Approves Pivotal Legislation

    posted June 18, 2018 / No Comments

    Last month, Thailand’s cabinet gave the green light to drafted legislation that would finally allow the government to research the effects of medical marijuana use, according to the Bangkok Post. Although the move brings legalized […]

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    Now Legal to Produce Medical Marijuana in Australia

    posted November 4, 2016 / No Comments

    Law does not decriminalize recreational use   The Guardian reports that the Australian government has passed a law that allows the production of medical marijuana in the country. The law however, did not decriminalize recreational […]

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