Thailand's Cannabis Policy and Drug Seizure
Thailand plans to relist cannabis as a narcotic and issue permits only for medical and research use after Prime Minister's policy reversal. Police seized ketamine hidden inside life-size Transformer robots being sent to Taiwan.
Key Points
- Thailand plans to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic
- Permits will be required for growing, exporting, and possessing cannabis for medical and research purposes
- Prime Minister's policy reversal on cannabis decriminalization
- Police seizure of ketamine hidden in life-size Transformer robots bound for Taiwan
Pros
- Regulation of cannabis for medical and research purposes
- Prevention of recreational use of cannabis
Cons
- Potential damage to the cannabis industry in Thailand
- Reversal of previous decriminalization