OPINION

The economic benefits of cannabis

Oped, Sutthida Lertrujwanich, Watcharin Tantisan & Nonarit Bisonyabut, Published on 19/06/2024

» Thailand is at a crossroads between accepting cannabis as a new kind of product or restricting its usage only to medical needs. Social views are divided: one side focuses on the negative effects on society, such as negative impacts on family and community relationships, while the other side stresses the positive effects, including easier and cheaper access for medical uses and contributions to the economy in terms of production, employment, and tourism-related activities.