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Thailand’s Cannabis Crisis: Could Asia’s Pioneering Cannabis Experiment Go Up in Smoke Amid Political Meltdown?

Canna Law Blog

Three years after Thailand became the first Asian nation to decriminalize cannabis , its groundbreaking policy may collapse under political turmoil. What began as an innovative public health and agricultural policy now faces potential reversal rather than regulation. This marriage of convenience was doomed from the start.

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Texas: Dallas Officials Halt Implementation of Voter-Approved Marijuana Depenalization Ordinance

NORML

Unfortunately, Texas officials would rather cancel their own voters than abide by the will of the people and move forward with smart and sensible cannabis policies." "Texas voters, like most Americans, do not want cannabis consumers arrested or jailed.

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North Dakota: House Members Advance Measure Reducing Marijuana Possession Penalties

NORML

"The ongoing criminalization of marijuana is a terribly destructive policy that adversely impacts thousands of North Dakotans annually. Minor marijuana possession offenders should not be saddled with an arrest, a criminal record, and with the lifelong penalties and stigma associated with it."

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Will Texas Legalize Recreational Marijuana?

Veriheal

This bill would heavily reduce the cannabis products on the market that are currently available recreationally, returning to more traditional policies of the past. In 2021, the blanket Smoke a joint, lose your license policy was repealed. ounces of cannabis. THC), allowing for the aforementioned limited cannabis purchase and use.

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The Rise of Anti-Legalization Efforts

Veriheal

This policy ensured significant penalties and incarceration for possession, cultivation, and trafficking for anyone found guilty in the U.S. However, SAM does find common ground with legalization advocates on decriminalization, suggesting that it offers a more measured approach for governments compared to full legalization.

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Before Biden Left Office, These Lawmakers Demanded More Cannabis Reform

Veriheal

Barbara Lee, called for more comprehensive reform action to address the harms of federal cannabis prohibition policies. Omar has been a supporter of various decriminalization and clemency efforts, with a particular emphasis on the importance of racial equity and restorative justice in pursuing national cannabis reform.

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Jared Shaw Could Face the Death Penalty for Edibles in Indonesia

Veriheal

The arrest came after a tip from Jakarta’s airport customs warning that Shaw had received a suspicious package from Thailand, where cannabis has been decriminalized since 2024. A video of Shaw’s arrest circulating online shows the player resisting arrest and shouting “Help… Help!” as police attempt to handcuff him.

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