86.30% of the public support the use of medical marijuana, Nida Poll found. The National Institute of Development Administration and the Public Relations Department polled 2,058 people nationwide to gather their opinions about the medical use of marijuana and kratom. A huge majority -- 86.30% -- said they supported its use because research confirmed marijuana and kratom could serve medical purposes and provide treatment alternatives. But 13.70% opposed it, saying marijuana and kratom were addictive substances that could be abused and cause harm to the general public. All respondents were aware that the narcotic law permitted the medical use of marijuana and kratom and 98.40% knew that marijuana had medical treatment benefits.

Source: Bangkok Post May 28, 2019 04:30 UTC