ST. PAUL, Minn. — Authorities in Minnesota have issued a urgent consumer alert regarding certain cannabis edible products found to contain dangerously high levels of delta-9 THC, significantly exceeding the dosage indicated on their packaging and state legal limits. The action comes from the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) following testing that revealed a…
As the United States marks its Independence Day on July 4th, a notable trend is emerging: the increasing integration of cannabis into traditional holiday celebrations. Once confined to private gatherings, cannabis consumption and culture are now finding a more public and organized space, particularly during social holidays like the Fourth of July. Across the country,…
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand is poised to implement a sweeping policy transformation for its cannabis sector, signaling a definitive end to the brief period of recreational use freedom. Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin announced the stringent new direction on June 24, marking a return to cannabis being legally accessible strictly for medical purposes. Under the…
BANGKOK, Thailand – Just three years after becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to decriminalize cannabis, Thailand’s government has dramatically reversed course, implementing stringent new regulations that threaten to dismantle a burgeoning billion-dollar industry. The abrupt policy shift, spearheaded by Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin, aims to curb recreational use and re-establish strict state…
Los Angeles, CA — Viola, the leading Black-owned cannabis brand founded by former NBA player Al Harrington, has announced a significant strategic partnership with Tempters, an innovative company specializing in hemp beverages. This collaboration marks the debut of a new line of THC-infused beverages, poised to enter the burgeoning market for cannabis-infused consumables. A New…
BANGKOK – Thailand, which made international headlines by decriminalizing recreational cannabis use in 2022, is set to significantly reverse course with the implementation of stringent new regulations effective July 1, 2025. These measures effectively end recreational use of cannabis across the country, mandating a doctor’s prescription for all legal purchases, applicable to both tourists and…
Bangkok, Thailand — Thailand’s Health Ministry has announced a delay in the enforcement of new, stringent regulations governing the nation’s burgeoning cannabis industry. The decision, which postpones implementation by a period of up to two months, comes as a direct response to significant and widespread pushback from various stakeholders within the cannabis sector. The Context…
A significant and rapid increase in cannabis consumption among adults aged 65 and older is becoming a notable trend across the United States, according to recent data. This demographic, traditionally less associated with cannabis use, is increasingly turning to the substance for a variety of reasons, even as health professionals and researchers highlight potential risks….
BANGKOK — Just three years after making history as the first Asian nation to decriminalize cannabis, Thailand is poised to drastically reverse course, plunging its burgeoning industry into uncertainty. New regulations, set to take effect on Thursday, June 26, 2025, will fundamentally alter access to the plant, mandating a medical prescription for purchases and imposing…
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…
