(Reuters File Photo)Thailand will work towards controlling the use of cannabis through legislation instead of re-listing it as a narcotic, according to Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, signalling yet another policy U-turn. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin now agreed that legislation was the appropriate step to take, Mr Anutin said on Tuesday. The prime minister reportedly gave guidelines to enact an act to control the plant instead of re-listing it as a narcotic. Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and Prommin Lertsuridej, secretary-general to the prime minister, also attended the talks, said Mr Anutin. Mr Anutin on Tuesday told reporters that it was strictly a social and not a political occasion.

Source: Bangkok Post July 23, 2024 14:28 UTC