Thailand to Ban Recreational Marijuana Use By Year’s End, Minister Says

 Thailand to Ban Recreational Marijuana Use By Year’s End, Minister Says

The move comes less than two years after the Thai government became the first Southeast Asian country to legalize the cultivation and consumption of marijuana.

Thailands government plans to ban the recreational use of marijuana by the end of this year, according to the countrys health minister, though it will continue to allow its use for medical purposes.