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.
60% of users do so for recreational purposes instead of intended medical use
Thailand's plan to relist marijuana as a narcotic has drawn backlash from cannabis farms and other industry players. © Reuters
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.