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Thailand to Ban Recreational Marijuana Use By Year’s End, Minister Says

Thailand to Ban Recreational Marijuana Use By Year’s End, Minister Says

By Sebastian Strangio
The move comes less than two years after the Thai government became the first Southeast Asian country to legalize the cultivation and consumption of marijuana.

Cannabis Crunch: Thailand’s Sudden Reversal on Marijuana Legalization

Cannabis Crunch: Thailand’s Sudden Reversal on Marijuana Legalization

By Prem Singh Gill
The country is tightening its laws on marijuana use, just 18 months after becoming the first Southeast Asian nation to legalize the drug.
New Thai PM Says That He Opposes Recreational Marijuana Use

New Thai PM Says That He Opposes Recreational Marijuana Use

By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin told a local news outlet that he only supported the use of cannabis in medical settings.

Thailand’s New Government Takes Office After Being Sworn-in

Thailand’s New Government Takes Office After Being Sworn-in

By Sebastian Strangio
As a product of political compromise, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's cabinet contains a number of familiar faces.

Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai Agree to Form Thailand’s Next Government

Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai Agree to Form Thailand’s Next Government

By Sebastian Strangio
The pact between the two parties, which came in second and third in May's general election, could spell an end to Thailand's protracted post-election deadlock.

Thailand Tightens Laws on Meth Possession Amid Regional Drug Boom

Thailand Tightens Laws on Meth Possession Amid Regional Drug Boom

By Sebastian Strangio
In recent years, Myanmar-based drug syndicates have driven a regional boom in the production of amphetamine-style stimulants.

Thai Drug Legalization Advocates Fight Growing Marijuana Backlash

Thai Drug Legalization Advocates Fight Growing Marijuana Backlash

By Sebastian Strangio
In June, the country became the first in Asia to legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes. But a booming recreational market has prompted a sharp backlash.
Thailand’s Bhumjaithai Party: The Dark Horse

Thailand’s Bhumjaithai Party: The Dark Horse

By Tita Sanglee
Despite not running candidates in this year's by-elections, Anutin Charnivakul's party is quietly gathering political momentum.

Thailand Drops Cannabis From Its List of Controlled Narcotics

Thailand Drops Cannabis From Its List of Controlled Narcotics

By Sebastian Strangio
Public Health Minister Anutin Charnivakul said the move marked the beginning of "a new history for cannabis" in the country.

Thai Parliamentary No-Confidence Debate Targets Government’s COVID-19 Response

Thai Parliamentary No-Confidence Debate Targets Government’s COVID-19 Response

By Sebastian Strangio
While it is unlikely to unseat Prayut Chan-o-cha, the debate will allow the opposition to exact a political cost from the government for its handling of the pandemic.

Who Will Be Thailand’s Next Prime Minister?

Who Will Be Thailand’s Next Prime Minister?

By Associated Press
A look at those jockeying for the top post in Thailand’s March 24 elections.
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