Is weed still legal in Thailand? Are tourists allowed to buy and consume it? Why did the Thai government legalise it, only to consider banning it again? Keep watching to find out.
Thailand’s abrupt shift from progressive weed legalization to considering strict regulations has sparked concerns about the economic impact on its thriving cannabis industry. Once a hotspot for weed-related businesses and tourism, the proposed bill seeks to confine cannabis use to medical purposes, imposing fines and penalties for recreational use, advertising, and farming without a license.
The contradictory government stance, once advocating for cannabis’s economic benefits, has raised questions about policy consistency. Legal implications loom for existing entrepreneurs, and the move diverges from global trends of liberalizing marijuana laws, potentially influencing Asia’s regional drug landscape.
Travellers are once again unsure about Thailand’s drug laws, and are wondering whether their accommodation and tourism intentions are now disrupted. Thailand island culture, backpacking hostels and beach party culture may all be at risk if these conservative policies are re-instated.
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