Thailand starts million-plant cannabis giveaway, but discourages getting high

FILE PHOTO: Chopaka shop selling cannabis candies is seen near Asoke intersection, in the heart of Bangkok's main shopping district, Thailand, June 8, 2022. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand launched a campaign to give away 1 million free cannabis plants on Friday, a day after decriminalising its growth for commercial purposes, but discouraged people from getting high and warned they could still fall foul of the law.

Thailand legalised medicinal marijuana in 2018 for medical use but is now banking on developing it as a cash crop and building a lucrative local industry.