Thai Cabinet approves draft regulation to prevent use of legal drugs by children


BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): The cabinet meeting on Tuesday (July 18) approved a draft of ministerial regulations to prevent the use of marijuana, hemp and kratom for recreational purposes among children, government spokeswoman Ratchada Thanadirek said on Tuesday.

Although these three former narcotics have been legalised in Thailand for medical purposes, the rules to prevent recreational usage and abuse by underaged persons are still being formulated.

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