Thailand’s cannabis champion eyes bigger role after May election

 Thailand’s cannabis champion eyes bigger role after May election

BANGKOK: Thailand’s health minister who championed the legalisation of cannabis is hoping the reform will help deliver gains in next month’s election, with expectations he could emerge as a power broker who can stitch together a coalition government. Anutin C…

Opposition parties, including the Pheu Thai Party loyal to former telecoms tycoon and ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra, have criticised Bhumjaithai and the ruling coalition for what they see as the …