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Bangkok Post
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Thai cannabis shops given 3 years to become clinics

The Ministry of Public Health has announced moves to make cannabis use in Thailand for medicinal purposes only, allowing shops a three-year timeframe to convert into medical clinics in order to continue operating.

The change aims to ensure access to cannabis for medical treatment under the supervision of authorised personnel, including doctors, Thai traditional medicine practitioners and certified staff who have completed relevant training courses, the public health minister said on Wednesday.

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