2024 06 12 FCCT On the comedown Thailand's anxious future with cannabis

In 2022, Thailand became the first country in Asia to effectively legalize cannabis in a historic decision. Two years after decriminalization, regulatory confusion and eye-catching headlines have invited public backlash, with the prime minister calling for a new war on drugs.
As Thailand's cannabis future hangs in the balance, stakeholders and consumers look for a clear direction in uncharted territory. As the country weighs its next historic decision, no country has ever recriminalized cannabis.
Join us at the FCCT to hear from experts in the field and key decision-makers:
Chokwan Kitty Chopaka, owner of 'Chopaka' and longtime cannabis activist.
Dr Rasmon Kalayasiri, director of center for addiction studies, department of psychiatry, Chulalongkorn University.
Dr Pimrapee Panwichatkul, former Democrat MP.
Moderator: Napat Kongsawad, FCCT fellow.