The Prime Minister of Thailand, who supports the development of the marijuana industry, is expected to lead to a revival of the industry.

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08/09/2025
Under the leadership of the new Prime Minister of Thailand, Anutin Charnvirakul, the Thai cannabis industry is looking forward to a revival - Anutin is a political figure who has been pushing for the decriminalization of cannabis and supporting the early development of the industry. In 2022, Anutin promoted the decriminalization of cannabis while serving as Minister of Health, making Thailand the first country in Asia to achieve this milestone. However, the industry has since been severely affected by a series of policy reversals. Due to the lack of a dedicated cannabis law, comprehensive regulation of the widespread use of cannabis has been difficult, prompting authorities to consider reclassifying cannabis as a narcotic. According to the advocacy organization "Writing the Future of Thai Cannabis," with Anutin and his Proud Thai Party in power, thousands of cannabis dispensary owners, cultivators, and other industry professionals now believe that the threat posed by the aforementioned policies is beginning to ease.