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Khao San '420' parties cancelled

Officials from the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine and police officers inspect registered shops selling cannabis on Khao San Road on Thursday. (Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)

The “420” weed parties planned for Khao San Road on Thursday were cancelled and are expected to be postponed until after the general election, after critics pointed out that smoking marijuana in public places is still illegal.

A local group of vendors had planned to organise the Cannabis Day Showcase on Thursday along with a parade.

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