Thailand starts banning the sale of cannabis without a prescription

Thailand was the first country in Asia to legalize marijuana. Things didn’t go as planned | News Channel 3-12

By Helen Regan and Kocha Olarn, CNN (CNN) — Three years since Thailand became the first country in Asia to decriminalize cannabis, the government this week imposed new rules designed to rein in the country’s “green rush.” As of Thursday, customers need a doctor’s prescription to buy cannabis — effectively restricting consumption of the plant to medical and health purposes only. Thailand’s public health minister told CNN on Wednesday he hopes to …

Thailand was the first country in Asia to legalize marijuana. Things didn’t go as planned

By Helen Regan and Kocha Olarn, CNN (CNN) — Three years since Thailand became the first country in Asia to decriminalize cannabis, the government this week imposed new rules designed to rein in the country’s “green rush.” As of Thursday, customers need a doctor’s prescription to buy cannabis — effectively restricting consumption of the plant to medical and health purposes only. Thailand’s public health minister told CNN on Wednesday he hopes to …

High times over? Thailand slams brakes on recreational cannabis

More than 18,000 licensed shops now face closure if they fail to comply with the new, stricter medical-only requirements.

Thailand starts banning the sale of cannabis without a prescription

Thailand has started banning the sale of cannabis to those without a prescription, three years after becoming the first country in Asia to decriminalize the plant.

Thailand bans sales of cannabis without a prescription

The shift comes amid a rift between former coalition partners in the Thai government.

What is The Current Situation With Cannabis in Thailand? We Explain - Pattaya Unplugged

A few quick things about cannabis legality as we are being asked alot. For context see our prior article here: -The regulatory changes, primarily requiring customers to have a prescription, will not be enforced for 30-90 days to give shops time to adjust. This could change by province and area. -Cannabis is not recriminalized, banned, or a narcotic again-for now. There are distant proposals to do this but they would be fought vehemently and woul…