The bid followed a number of reports about foreign tourists who possessed or consumed cannabis without knowing they could face harsh punishment. However, amid a strong resumption of tourism, Mr Yuthasak said existing tourism products should be adequate to strengthen the industry without relying on cannabis. Mr Yuthasak said over the past several months the TAT didn't seriously promote cannabis tourism. Chotechuang Soorangura, vice-president of the TTAA, said foreign arrivals of almost 40 million in 2019 proved that Thai tourism can prosper even without promoting cannabis. Mr Chotechuang said the public outcry against cannabis legalisation stemmed from loopholes in the legislation related to the plant's control.
