Thai Cannabis Industry Eyes Revival Under PM Who Backed Its Rise

Thailand’s cannabis industry is eyeing a new lease of life under new Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul — a politician who pioneered its decriminalization and early success.

Since Anutin decriminalized marijuana in 2022 as health minister, making Thailand the first Asian nation to do so, the industry has been whiplashed by a series of policy reversals. Regulation of widespread use has been difficult without a cannabis law in place, prompting authorities to consider classifying it as a narcotic once again.