As the summer months approach in 2025, the United States prepares for a vibrant season of music festivals, increasingly characterized by the integration of cannabis culture. A recent compilation by CelebStoner.com highlights this trend, identifying a selection of top events that combine live musical performances with an environment embracing cannabis. Summertime has long been synonymous…
BANGKOK – Thailand’s government is moving decisively to reinstate strict controls on cannabis, a dramatic policy reversal that stands to shake a nascent industry estimated to be worth over US$1 billion. The decision marks an abrupt end to a period of liberal access that began in 2022 when cannabis was removed from the country’s narcotics…
BANGKOK – Thailand’s thriving cannabis industry, which has boomed since decriminalization three years ago, faces an uncertain future as the government signals a decisive move to reinstate a ban on recreational use. The proposed policy shift, limiting consumption strictly to medical purposes, marks a significant reversal that threatens thousands of businesses and an industry estimated…
BANGKOK – Thailand has moved decisively to rein in the burgeoning cannabis industry, implementing stringent new regulations that limit its use exclusively to medical purposes. The significant policy shift, driven by growing concerns over widespread misuse since the plant was decriminalized in 2022, marks a dramatic reversal from the nation’s previous langkahs towards broader accessibility….
Phoenix, Arizona – Verano Holdings Corp. (Cboe CA: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF), a prominent multi-state cannabis operator, announced on June 25, 2025, the launch of an innovative retail format at its Zen Leaf Phoenix-Cave Creek dispensary located at 12401 N Cave Creek Rd in Phoenix, Arizona. Dubbed the “bodega-style” experience, this new model significantly alters the…
Bangkok, Thailand – In a significant policy reversal, Thai authorities announced on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, the implementation of stricter controls on cannabis sales, effectively limiting its use solely to medical purposes. The move comes three years after the country made headlines by decriminalizing cannabis in 2022, a step that led to a booming, albeit…
Sydney, Australia – Producers behind a significant new documentary project titled “In Plain Sight” are actively seeking individuals across Australia who have experienced positive outcomes from medicinal cannabis treatment. The film, directed by filmmaker Jay Richards and strongly supported by Lucy Haslam, co-founder of the advocacy group United in Compassion, aims to provide a powerful…
Austin, Texas – In a dramatic, last-minute decision with sweeping implications for Texas’ rapidly expanding hemp industry, Governor Greg Abbott on Sunday vetoed Senate Bill 3 (SB 3), a legislative measure that would have outlawed all consumable hemp products containing any detectable level of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) across the state. The eleventh-hour action, occurring in the…
As the U.S. cannabis market continues its dynamic evolution, cultivators, dispensaries, and consumers alike closely track the strains gaining prominence. By June 2025, a clear hierarchy of sativa varieties has emerged, reflecting both enduring classics and popular contemporary crosses known for their invigorating effects and distinctive aromatic profiles. Analysis based on comprehensive data compiled from…
In the dynamic world of cannabis cultivation, two decades represent a significant journey of evolution, adaptation, and refinement. The story of Mike, a seasoned cultivator, offers a compelling look at this transformation, moving from the most rudimentary setups to sophisticated, technology-driven operations focused intensely on product quality. Humble Beginnings: The Dawn of Cultivation Mike’s journey…
