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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.
Thailand Seeks Public Opinion on Draft Bill To Ban Recreational Use After Decriminalizing
A new draft bill would clarify that smoking cannabis for recreational purposes would be banned, along with several other changes.
Death of ‘Parasite’ Actor Linked to South Korean Anti-Drug Crackdown
Lee Sun-kyun, who played a lead role in Bong Joon-ho’s Oscar-winning film, committed suicide after a 19-hour police interrogation about his alleged drug use.
New Report Projects Global Recreational Cannabis Market To Nearly Double by 2027
A new report projects that worldwide legal sales of adult-use cannabis will nearly double in the coming years, growing to nearly $50 billion by 2027.