Thailand is set to introduce stricter cannabis regulations in response to a surge of tourists trying to smuggle the drug out of the country. Following its decriminalisation in 2022, the country experienced an increase in tourism and cannabis shops but faced growing public backlash regarding under-regulation leading to potential child access and addiction issues. The ruling Pheu Thai Party intends to criminalise cannabis again, facing resistance from coalition partners. New rules will enforce sales only to customers with prescriptions and enhance inspections to combat smuggling, predominantly involving foreign tourists.
The Thai government aims to implement stricter cannabis regulations amid rising incidents of tourists smuggling the drug, amidst concerns over public safety and addiction.
Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin indicated that new regulations would require cannabis to be sold only to customers with a prescription, responding to public outcry.
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