Deputy Prime Minister Of Thailand Speaks Out Against Gov’s Decision To Recriminalize Cannabis, Advocates End 10-Day Hunger Strike
Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Bhumjaithai (BJT) party leader Anutin Charnvirakul opposes the Thai government’s June decision to recriminalize cannabis and reclassify it as a narcotic starting January 1, 2025.
Charnvirakul, according to The Bangkok Post, expressed his concerns to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, noting that the government’s decision lacks convincing evidence to justify changing the status of marijuana.
Advocates called for a scientific review and for cannabis to be regulated under a special law to address any issues of concern. Shortly thereafter, pro-cannabis activists took things even further and began a hunger strike on July 10 …