Four years after decriminalizing cannabis, Thailand faces scrutiny as seizures of the plant occur in the UK, Germany, Indonesia, and Hong Kong. Lawmakers are still debating control legislation, leading to widespread recreational sales and illegal exports due to low domestic prices and oversupply.
Four years after decriminalizing cannabis, Thailand faces challenges as seizures of the plant occur in the UK, Germany, Indonesia, and Hong Kong. Lawmakers are still debating control legislation, leading to widespread recreational sales and illegal exports due to low domestic prices.
A review of cannabis policies from 2000-2025 found that decriminalization or strict regulation of cannabis does not increase usage or mental health issues. However, commercialized markets, like those in the US and Canada, led to more users, higher potency, and increased psychosis-related hospital visits.
In a wave of legal challenges tied to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, doctors are under heightened scrutiny. Even with an expanded window for obtaining abortions, critics argue that the legislation still favors medical authority over women's rights to choose. Advocates are pushing for the complete decriminalization of abortion and full autonomy for women in making these decisions.
