The decriminalisation of cannabis, which took effect on June 9, has triggered wide debate across Thai society. While the bold policy aims at promoting the controversial plant for medical purposes, there are growing concerns over misuse, including driving under the influence of cannabis as well as underage consumption. Cannabis decriminalisation allows people to use all parts of the plant, except when the cannabis extract exceeds 0.2% of tetrahydrocannabinol, THC. This substance, which is the main psychoactive ingredient of cannabis, is still illegal in accordance with narcotics control and sup…

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