Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has threatened to re-criminalize cannabis following a surge in international smuggling incidents. Despite initial decriminalization in 2022 for medicinal purposes, the proliferation of recreational dispensaries and a market glut have pushed growers towards illegal export. Seizures in the UK, Germany, Indonesia, and Hong Kong have prompted the government to reconsider its approach if stalled legislation cannot control misuse. AI
RANK_REASON Significant policy shift regarding a national industry based on regulatory action. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]
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