Weed no trifling matterPolitical motives should be the last thing health authorities embrace in their move to promote the use of cannabis for food and drink. Researchers from Suranaree University of Technology (SUT), which is authorised to grow marijuana, together with a major coffee shop brand in Nakhon Ratchasima, last week launched cannabis-infused food and beverage menus. The Public Health Ministry eagerly promotes cannabis use for food and drink without clear safety guidelines. The rush to promote cannabis-infused food and drink without clear legal and safety guidelines has been criticised. Cannabis policy involves the health and safety of people.

Source: Bangkok Post February 21, 2021 23:26 UTC