Thailand Invalidates All Cannabis Patents in Response to Public Outcry
Tue / Jan 29th
Following public outcry against a plan to patent THC and CBD cannabis compounds, the Thai Prime Minister has stepped in to resolve the dispute.
Cannabis legality varies from country to country on the Asian continent. Thailand is building a medical marijuana industry, and many states in India still allow Bhang. This page contains the latest news on cannabis in Asia alongside the archives.
Tue / Jan 29th
Following public outcry against a plan to patent THC and CBD cannabis compounds, the Thai Prime Minister has stepped in to resolve the dispute.
Wed / Jan 16th
Thailand’s government has approved applications for cannabinoids and cannabis extracts, though patents have not yet been awarded.
Wed / Dec 26th
It appears Thailand will be the first country in Southeast Asia to allow for the production and sale of medical cannabis.
Tue / Nov 27th
South Korea became the first East Asian country to legalize medical cannabis following a pivotal vote this week by the… Read More
Fri / Nov 9th
On Friday, Thailand’s National Legislative Assembly proposed amendments to the Health Ministry that would legalize both medical cannabis and Kratom… Read More
Tue / Oct 30th
China and Japan have joined South Korea in the ranks of Asian countries who have warned citizens against using cannabis… Read More
Tue / Oct 23rd
Though adult cannabis use is now legal in Canada, South Koreans traveling or living abroad in the North American country… Read More
Wed / Sep 26th
Malaysian leaders are floating the idea of legalizing medical cannabis as activists lash out over a death sentence handed last… Read More
Tue / Jul 17th
Thailand’s government is currently debating a bill that would legalize medical cannabis, according to a Bloomberg report. Thailand, like many Southeast Asian… Read More
Mon / Nov 20th
Australia’s Creso Pharma is expanding its reach into China, announcing the company has established a strategic partnership and commercial distribution… Read More
Wed / Dec 28th
Thailand’s cabinet has approved hemp cultivation for medicinal purposes under an Office of Narcotics Control Board plan, the Bangkok Post… Read More
Wed / Dec 2nd
A state in northern India will become the first in the country to legalize the cultivation of hemp. Harish Rawat,… Read More
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