(Bangkok Post file photo)While Thailand's obsession with the benefits of marijuana for medical purposes has grown following an amendment to the Narcotics Act, an expert in medical toxicology at Mahidol University is warning the government to first categorise and regulate the minimum chemical composition of each strain before it goes any further. To use it safely and effectively, the level of cannabinoids must be controlled to prevent abuse and misprescription, he said, citing the United States' policies. "Some states limit the amount of THC in hemp plants intended for medical purposes. He warned the full liberalisation of cannabis could lead to misuse and increased accidents. "Some producers deliberately cultivate cannabis strains with a high level of THC for recreational users," he said.

Source: Bangkok Post May 23, 2019 00:30 UTC