The Bullet: The Convenience of Blanket Policies — How Thailand’s One-Size-Fits-All Approach Falls Short

Thailand, like many countries, has a tendency to rely on blanket policies as a way to address complex issues. However, these policies often fail to effectively address the root causes of the problems they aim to solve and can create unintended consequences.

When a government introduces a blanket policy, it can create confusion for the public when new regulations are introduced months later. This is particularly true when it comes to the legalization of marijuana in Thailand.

In June 2022, Thailand passed a law allowing for the cultivation and use of marijuana in food and drinks and removed it from its list of banned narcotics. However, lawmakers failed to come to an agreement on how to regulate and control the new, thriving industry. This led to a surge in marijuana-based businesses, resulting in substantial profits for companies.

However, in November the same year, the government…