MFP has monopoly reservations about cannabis billThe Move Forward Party (MFP) has reservations about a cannabis and hemp bill pushed by the Bhumjaithai Party, echoing warnings by a civil society group that it could bar small farmers and households from exploiting the plants commercially. Mr Taopiphop, who also brews craft beer, said the party supported people's right to grow cannabis at home. However, it was concerned the bill may set conditions similar to the craft beer issue which could result in a monopoly on cannabis production. Prasitthichai Nunuan, from the Future of Thai Cannabis Network, said cannabis' removal from the narcotics list should mean there is no need for any law on cannabis and hemp. He said the bill says that those who want to grow cannabis to sell must have permission and pay 50,000 baht, while another 50,000 baht is required to produce products from the plant leaves or oil extraction.
