Thailand decriminalized the use of marijuana in June last year.
Recreational dispensaries launched across the country as chefs infused the plant in food.
Insider spoke to three people on the forefront of marijuana tourism in northern Thailand.
In June last year, Thailand became the first country in Southeast Asia to decriminalize the use of marijuana. It comes after decades of being classified as a Category 5 drug.
The famed Cannabis Cafe in Chiang Mai.Marielle Descalsota/Insider
Cannabis, also known as marijuana, has had a long history in Thailand. Traditionally, the plant was used by locals in their food and medicine.
But in 1935, using marijuana — whether as a drug or otherwise — was criminalized. And until last year, anyone using or possessing marijuana could face five years in…
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