Thailand Advances Cannabis Legislation for Medical Use

Thailand will not re-classify cannabis as a narcotic and will focus on creating legislation for its medical use, according to Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin supports this approach, following recent liberalisation efforts led by Anutin's party.

In a significant policy shift, Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced on Tuesday that Thailand will not re-list cannabis as a narcotic. Instead, the government will work towards legislating its use for medical purposes.

Anutin revealed that Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has agreed with this approach. The decision comes as part of an ongoing effort that has seen the recent liberalisation of cannabis, largely driven by Anutin's party.

This latest stance marks Thailand's evolving position on marijuana, reflecting a broader, progressive outlook on its potential medical benefits.