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Japan Government Opens Public Comment Period for Cannabis Reform
Over the next few weeks, public comments will be submitted regarding the future of Japan’s cannabis regulatory framework.
Thailand Prime Minister Aims To Re-List Cannabis as Narcotic By End of 2024
In the latest move in Thailand’s profound reversal of cannabis decriminalization and reform, the country’s prime minister announced his intent to re-list the drug as a narcotic by the year’s end.
Orangutan Observed Using Medicinal Herb To Heal Wound
The new discovery involving an Indonesian orangutan challenges what we know about apes and wild animals.
The Cannabis Market Is Booming in Japan
The market in Japan expanded from $26.3 million in 2019 to $173.8 million in 2023.
Fear and Loathing in Laos
I tried to overcome my nicotine addiction through Buddhism while backpacking through Southeast Asia. Here’s how it went.
Thailand Health Official Says New Recreational Pot Ban Will Go Into Effect This Year
A law that walks back cannabis reform in Thailand is expected to be approved by the end of the year, according to the country’s health minister.
Philippine House of Representatives Joint Committee Passes Medical Cannabis Bill
In response, numerous Philippine medical associations and government figures have released statements about their support or opposition of medical cannabis.
Man Dies at Tokyo Airport With Kilo of Drugs in His Stomach
A man has been confirmed dead after attempting to smuggle a large amount of drugs through an airport in Tokyo through a process known as “body packing.”
Liquid Cocaine Disguised as White Wine Seized in Hong Kong
A cocaine trafficking operation discovered by authorities in Hong Kong netted two arrests and revealed a particularly creative smuggling method: liquid cocaine substituted for boxed wine.
Tens of Thousands of Drug Arrests Reported in Sri Lanka Since December
Sri Lanka began a nationwide crackdown of drug trade and drug use in mid-December of 2023.