The Public Health Ministry had earlier explained that the announcement was aimed at allowing the authorities to order people to stop smoking cannabis and/or hemp as their smoke and odour could affect public health. Public Health Ministry deputy permanent secretary Dr Thongchai Keeratihattayakorn said officials could take action on their own without waiting for complaints. The announcement defines cannabis and hemp and it was signed by Deputy Public Health Minister Satit Pitutecha.

Source: The Nation Bangkok June 15, 2022 06:20 UTC