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According to VNA , Thai Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew said the government will urgently promulgate a bill banning the use of marijuana for recreational purposes.

Speaking to the press on February 6, Mr. Cholnan said the new bill will be proposed at a cabinet meeting next week. Compared to current law, the new bill only allows the use of cannabis for medical and health purposes, while recreational use is illegal.

According to Health Minister Cholnan, since taking office last August, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has frequently spoken out against the recreational use of marijuana and believes that this substance should only be used for recreational purposes. medical purposes. "Using marijuana recreationally could make drug problems more widespread," Srettha warned.

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