New dispensary in Japan Town aims to enlighten customers about cannabis

Sukhumvit 33/1 is best known as Bangkok’s “Japanese Town” and Buddha’s Kush Street is the latest addition to the small stretch of road, nestled among its many ramen restaurants, bars, and massage parlors. The stylish dispensary is helping to introduce the area’s Japanese crowd, who come from one of the most conservative countries in the world when it comes to marijuana, to what cannabis is actually like. 

The Japanese-themed store is the brainchild of weed enthusiasts Luca Smorgon and his two partners, Sarah and Bank.

Luca, a skinny man who smiles broadly and greets customers entering through the store’s shoji (Japanese sliding door), helps ease the experience for those curious about taking a dive into the world of cannabis. His infectious laughs and jokes help give the store a friendly vibe.

The 21-year-old Thai-Italian,…