Thailand Becomes First Asian Country to Legalize Marijuana
TimeMAR 27 2022
There are acknowledged contradictions in Thailand's marijuana experiment. Bangkok is looking to cautiously move into the lucrative cannabis market without expanding too far to include recreational users. This is a delicate balancing act that's confusing to law enforcement and government officials, and legislation is trying to play catch-up to shifting attitudes in the Southeast Asian nation.
While it's great that Thailand has legalized cannabis within the country for medical use, it's time to expand to recreational use also. As laws in Thailand continue to change and evolve, the government should look to legalize the plant for all consumers - this would be a boon to both citizens and businesses.