The Democrat Party has urged the Bhumjaithai Party to respect the opinions of others after one of its party MPs opposed the latest Cannabis and Hemp Bill if the clause allowing the recreational use of marijuana remains unchanged. It has been reported that the resistance has raised concern for the bill's sponsor, the Bhumjaithai Party, as it could prove to be damaging to the government coalition. Asked if the conflict will affect relations among coalition parties, Mr Jurin said the core of democracy is rational debate. Meanwhile, Natchanon Srikokuea, deputy spokesman of the Bhumjaithai Party, opposed the stance of their coalition partners on the matter. "The draft cannabis bill was participated in by many parties and registration for plant cultivation was requested by millions," he added.

Source: Bangkok Post November 05, 2022 00:34 UTC