Thailand becomes the first country in Asia to legalize marijuana, which is expected to drive demand for plant lighting
On June 9, local time, Thailand officially announced the legalization of marijuana cultivation and smoking. Thailand has since become the first country in Asia to legalize marijuana.
According to reports from BBC, CNN and other foreign media, the bill to legalize marijuana came into effect on June 9. As a result, growing and trading cannabis in Thailand is no longer a crime, and cafes and restaurants can offer cannabis-infused diets as long as the THC content in the product is less than 0.2%.
Thai Health Minister Anutin said in an interview that legal cannabis production is expected to boost the economy. But he warned that marijuana remains off-limits for recreational use without penalties. Under the Public Health Act, those who smoke marijuana in public places still face penalties of 25,000 baht (about $780) and up to three months in prison.
Anutin said: “As far as I know, Thailand is one of the best places to grow cannabis plants. We have always emphasized that the legalization of cannabis is mainly for medical purposes, and if tourists come to Thailand to buy cannabis products for medical treatment, there is no It's a problem, but if tourists think that they come to Thailand to smoke marijuana freely, then this concept is wrong, and Thailand does not welcome such tourists."
Anutin expressed hope that Thailand's cannabis industry will boost agriculture to generate billions of dollars in revenue.
It is foreseeable that with the legalization of cannabis cultivation in Thailand, the demand for plant lighting will gradually increase, and the development of the plant lighting market will usher in a new round of growth. (Source: CCTV, LEDinside finishing)
