Yesterday on February 13, the push for cannabis decriminalisation in Thailand faced a hiccup as the Ministry of Public Health announced a pause in proceedings. The deferral was called for a dialogue with the public, pro-cannabis interest groups, and to gather more views on the matter. While we’ve covered the subject of the proposed bill extensively, this editorial will focus on what’s likely to happen next and the need for conciliation between opposing views.
The initial intention behind cannabis decriminalisation in Thailand was always medical, not recreational use. However, the draft bill’s vague stance on enforcing a total ban on recreational use even in private residences has sparked some debate. The bill describes recreational use as ‘usage for pleasure and enjoyment,’ which leaves room for interpretation.
Furthermore, the proposed 60,000…
