Japan Government Opens Public Comment Period for Cannabis Reform
The Japanese government announced on May 30 that it would officially begin accepting public comments about its cannabis reform bill. One of […]
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Thailand Prime Minister Aims To Re-List Cannabis as Narcotic By End of 2024
Looking back to early 2023, Thailand’s climate surrounding cannabis looked incredibly different than conversations surrounding the plant today. The country made major […]
Orangutan Observed Using Medicinal Herb To Heal Wound
Biologists from the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior, Konstanz, Germany and Universitas Nasional, Indonesia observed a large male orangutan self-medicating—using a […]
The Cannabis Market Is Booming in Japan
The nascent cannabis market in Japan has reportedly seen a massive increase in recent years. That is according to a newly published […]
Thailand Health Official Says New Recreational Pot Ban Will Go Into Effect This Year
Thailand will ban the recreational use of cannabis by the end of 2024, the country’s health minister told Reuters last week. The […]
Philippine House of Representatives Joint Committee Passes Medical Cannabis Bill
The recent passage of a medical cannabis bill in the Philippine House of Representatives has many organizations and agencies expressing their support […]
Man Dies at Tokyo Airport With Kilo of Drugs in His Stomach
An Israeli national has been reported dead at the Tokyo Airport as the result of an overdose after authorities said he tried […]
Liquid Cocaine Disguised as White Wine Seized in Hong Kong
A multi-million dollar cocaine smuggling attempt was thwarted last month when Chinese customs officials discovered the cocaine had been converted into liquid […]
Tens of Thousands of Drug Arrests Reported in Sri Lanka Since December
Thousands of arrests of drug users and drug dealers have been reported in Sri Lanka in less than two months. According to […]
Thailand Seeks Public Opinion on Draft Bill To Ban Recreational Use After Decriminalizing
Thailand leaders believe the country’s move to decriminalize led to a surge of cannabis shops and unintended recreational use, and are backpedaling […]