BREAKING NEWS - Thailand Reclassifies Cannabis as Narcotic Again

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Thailand’s Health Ministry has reinstated cannabis as a Category 5 narcotic, limiting its use strictly to medical purposes. The new policy includes urgent measures such as mandatory prescriptions and stricter controls on dispensaries—likely resulting in a sharp decline in licensed cannabis shops. The move has sparked political debate and raised fears of economic fallout, black market growth, and potential lawsuits.

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