Thailand eyes recriminalizing marijuana, juggling health and commerce

60% of users do so for recreational purposes instead of intended medical use

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Thailand's plan to relist marijuana as a narcotic has drawn backlash from cannabis farms and other industry players. © Reuters

KOSUKE INOUE, Nikkei staff writer

BANGKOK -- Two years after Thailand legalized marijuana for medical purposes, the government is moving to recriminalize the drug due to widespread recreational use that has caused public health issues.

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