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Weed conundrum polarises society ahead of election

A man browses various dried cannabis buds offered in a shop along Khao San Road, Bangkok. (Photo: Nutthawat Wicheanbut)

Despite the different stances political parties take when it comes to the subject of cannabis — with most objecting to its recreational use — and another potential shift in the plant’s legal status, many sellers remain unconcerned.

As the May 14 general election draws near, parties have begun publishing their policies in a bid to woo voters. The legal status of cannabis, frequently described as being in an unregulated “vacuum”, is a subject of significant public concern, however, and political parties seem keen to capitalise on this.

This “vacuum” is due to the inability of the legislature to pass a…

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