Hempburger to go? Thai consumer goods firms pile into legal cannabis trade


Cannabis plants are displayed at the "360 Cannabis & Hemp for the People" expo in Buriram province, Thailand, March 6, 2021. Thailand legalised cannabis for medical use and research in 2018. - Reuters

* Govt backs cannabis as next cash crop to boost farm income * Thai business seen worth $660 mln in 2024, Asia about US$8.5bil

* Cosmetics, food and beverage companies seek pole position * Risks seen in short supply of raw materials, costly processing

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