Cannabis activists demand parties clarify stanceListen to this articleMembers of the ‘Writing the Future of Thai Cannabis’ network express their stance on attempts to reclassify cannabis as a controlled herb, at the Ministry of Public Health in July last year. The group also declared their intention to camp overnight in an effort to advocate for a clear cannabis policy direction. VARUTH HIRUNYATHEBA network of medical staff, academics, and civil society groups has called on political parties to clarify their cannabis policies and positions during the election season. "However, there is a huge number of low-spending tourists who are happy with the relatively free and open cannabis policy in Thailand." He said the hospital's medical staff had to contend with more aggressive patients as a result of cannabis consumption.

Source: Bangkok Post January 13, 2026 23:04 UTC