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Thailand made Asian history by decriminalising cannabis in June 2022. Now, the government's tightening its belt with a draft bill to ban recreational cannabis.
The legislators voted 198-136 against the Cannabis Bill due to the lack of provisions to regulate the production, distribution, and abuse of marijuana.
A new bill that aims to amend the existing cannabis and hemp regulations in Thailand will soon undergo a second reading in the House of Representatives this week.
Ministry of Public Health Spokesman Dr. Rungruang Kitpati has reminded food and beverage (F&B) vendors that they’re required by law to inform customers if they use cannabis in their products.