Thailand reverts to strict cannabis laws amid rising smuggling and industry concerns
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Since Thailand decriminalized cannabis in 2022, the country has experienced a surge in unregulated sales and smuggling, especially to the UK, prompting the government to implement new restrictions including prescription-only consumption and potential re-criminalization, amid concerns over a chaotic industry and international pressure.
- Thailand's 'weed wild west' faces new rules as smuggling to UK rises BBC
- Thailand moves to recriminalise cannabis, shaking $1 billion industry Reuters
- Thailand moves to make recreational cannabis illegal again DW
- Country bans recreational cannabis again in major blow to tourism The Independent
- Thailand takes further step to tighten control on sales of cannabis AP News
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