Thailand and U.S. Adjust Cannabis Policies
Thailand Attempts to Regulate Cannabis: A Middle Ground Approach?
Thailand’s latest draft bill, published by the Ministry of Public Health under Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s new government, aims to regulate the cannabis industry, a topic of significant contention over the last few years. This bill seeks to maintain a balance, permitting the use of cannabis for medical, research, herbal, food, and cosmetic purposes, but imposing fines for non-medical consumption and unauthorized sales. The bill highlights the ongoing debate within Thailand about how to handle the previously decriminalized drug without reinstating full prohibition. Read more about the draft here.
Changes in THC Regulations: The U.S. Perspective
In a bid to reform current hemp regulations in the United States, Senator Rand Paul has introduced the Hemp Economic Mobilization Plan (HEMP) Act, aiming to raise the allowable THC level in hemp products from 0.3% to 1%. This legislative change could significantly affect the hemp industry, catering to demands for a more rational threshold and removing barriers faced during the cultivation and distribution phases. Discover more about this proposal on Cannabis Business Times.
