Thailand's booming cannabis sector caught in political wrangling

Industry players continue to bet on growth despite uncertain future

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TOM VATER, Contributing writer

BANGKOK -- Brennan Lee, whose Bangkok-based company Moo Dank produces around 100 kilograms of cannabis flowers a month, is upbeat about his business prospects.

"Thailand is hugely dependent on tourism, and cannabis contributes to the industry. It's in the best interest of business to keep it legal," Lee said.

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