Thailand to restrict marijuana use to those aged 20 and above after complaints


Those under the age of 20 will not be allowed to own and use marijuana and hemp unless they have permission from doctors. - AFP

BANGKOK, Jun 17 (Bloomberg): Thailand’s government will issue rules to limit marijuana and hemp access to people at least 20 years of age, after the decriminalisation of cannabis since June 9 sparked many complaints.

Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he will sign the regulations on Thursday to designate marijuana and hemp as controlled plants.

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