Photos by Teirra Kamolvattanavith/Coconuts Bangkok
A roach smoldering in his one hand and a phone in the other, 24-year-old Daopetch “Dao” Phetsiriseng – who says he’s a dentist by profession, grower by infatuation – flashed a grin from under a droopy bowler hat to take an obligatory #420 selfie.
Though he did not travel from Laos to advocacy group Highland’s fifth annual cannabis festival with his own supply Saturday, some new friends at the Runway 3119 Night Market shared what he couldn’t risk at the border.
“I traveled from Laos specifically just to attend this event with my girlfriend,” Daopetch said, gesturing to a petite, smiling woman beside him. “We’ve been here since 2pm because I wanted to learn as much as I can.”
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