The Meaning of The 9th of June: Legalization of Cannabis in Thailand

UPDATED to reflect the legalization of possession. Despite lingering ambiguities of legal reform, the 9th of June is a milestone in the global struggle for cannabis. Other Asian nations close behind.

What we know now

On the 9th of June, Thailand’s legalization of cannabis will be made official. It is sure to begin a strange and confusing legal reform process as the country intends to promote all uses of cannabis except recreational use.

That means Hemp and all CBD products will be legal in any case, and real weed must be either medical or pharmaceutic…