Farmers in Thailand Welcoming New Law Allowing Cultivation of Marijuana for Medical Use
Farmers in Thailand are welcoming a new law allowing cultivation and use of marijuana for medical purposes Wednesday, in an Asian first that promises an economic bonanza but also fears that foreign companies could reap the rewards.
Thailand’s National Assembly passed a bill Tuesday legalizing the use of marijuana and kratom — a traditional herb — for research and medical use.
The move is a significant step for a region that levies harsh sentences for drug violations. It would also allow for the production, import and export of marijuana.
Agence France-Presse
