Thailand residents will be permitted to legally cultivate “as many cannabis plants” as they wish in their own homes as of June 9. By Nina Zdinjak After Thailand became the first Southeast Asian country to legalize medical cannabis in 2018, this January it became the first in Asia to legally allow marijuana. Under the new regulation, which officially takes action on June 9, its residents are allowed to cultivate cannabis for personal use. The country’s Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced on Sunday that he plans to give away a million marijuana plants, reported Nation Thailand.Anutin said that Thailand residents will be permitted to legally cultivate “as many cannabis plants” as they wish in their own homes as of June 9. While official registration is not required for home cultivation, all plants must be the medical grade for medicinal purposes. The Minister highlighted the advantages of commercial cannabis cultivation. Under the law in Thailand, registered businesses are allowed to sell marijuana products with less than 0.2% THC. Anutin added that under the new law, individuals can operate marijuana-related companies. “
Benzinga Staff Writer, The Fresh Toast, 05/09/2022 11:16:00