Cannabis
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News
More than 500kg of cannabis seized at Pasir Panjang scanning station
“Preliminary investigations found that the drugs were transiting through Singapore and bound for another country,” the authorities said, adding that…
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Asia
Thailand’s U-turn on recreational cannabis splits society, sparks anxiety and relief in both camps
BANGKOK: Since Thailand changed its laws on Jun 25 mandating cannabis be sold only for medical purposes, businesses say customers…
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Asia
Thai cannabis stores fret as government moves to tighten rules on sales
“TOO FEW DOCTORS” The government has made several previous announcements of plans to restrict cannabis, including legislation moved in February…
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Asia
Thailand moves to recriminalise cannabis, shaking US$1 billion industry
Unregulated access to cannabis has created serious social problems, particularly for children and young people, said government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub.…
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Asia
Thailand to require medical certificates for buying cannabis
BANGKOK: Thailand is planning to introduce a requirement for medical certificates to be shown when buying cannabis, a senior official…
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Mexico
Inside Club Botánico Rosa María, Oaxaca’s cannabis oasis
Club Botánico Rosa María is a beautiful new space in Oaxaca city that celebrates all things cannabis. The club for…
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Asia
13 arrested at Thai airport over attempts to smuggle 375kg of cannabis, some bound for Singapore: Report
SINGAPORE: Thirteen foreigners posing as tourists were arrested at a Thai airport over four days for attempting to smuggle 375kg…
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Germany
German cannabis clubs irked by cumbersome licence bureaucracy
Germany recently allowed the restricted consumption of cannabis, but clubs that grow and share the plant say they are experiencing…
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Asia
Analysis: Why Thailand is at a policy crossroad as ‘last possible qualified’ Shinawatra becomes prime minister
WHAT NEXT FOR DIGITAL WALLET PROPOSAL? Ms Paetongtarn already had to field questions about whether she would abandon one of…
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Travel
Germany legalises cannabis: Could it become a ‘weed tourism’ hotspot?
Germany has relaxed its laws on the possession and cultivation of cannabis – but is ‘weed tourism’ on the cards?…
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