The Narcotics Code Bill won the nod of the Cabinet on Tuesday. “Even when this bill becomes a law, marijuana will be used for medical purposes only,” he said. At present, several countries have legalised marijuana for medical use to treat people suffering neurological conditions, terminal cancer, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s. The 35-year-old occupant, Somprasong Kaewkhoon, reportedly confessed, saying he learned about growing marijuana during a recent trip to Australia and studied it further on YouTube. One plant can yield 50 grams of dry cannabis, which can be sold for around Bt35,000 per 50 grams.

Source: The Nation Bangkok May 16, 2018 12:37 UTC