China and Japan Warn Citizens Visiting Canada Against Cannabis Use
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
Asia
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.
South Korea Warns Citizens Against Cannabis Use In Canada
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
Cannabis Death Sentence Spurs MMJ Legalization Talks in Malaysia
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
The Word Ganja: Origins and Meaning
Tue / Sep 11th
The word Ganja has had an interesting history. While many people believe the word originated in the Rastafarian religion, it is in fact a word that entered the English language from Hindi.
Thailand Begins Process of Legalizing MMJ
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
Australian MMJ and Hemp Firm Expands into China
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
Thailand Approves Hemp Cultivation as Part of Drug Reforms
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
India Legalizes Industrial Hemp Production In Northern State of Uttarakhand
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
