Thailand's 'weed wild west' faces new rules as smuggling to UK rises
Published: 6/25/2025

Thailand tightens rules on cannabis as UK marijuana smuggling rises. After decriminalizing cannabis in 2022, Thailand now plans to restrict its use to those with a doctor's prescription amid concerns over an unregulated market. Smugglers target the UK, leading to increased interceptions and arrests. While efforts to deter smuggling continue, the debate rages on over balancing industry regulation, criminalization, and the impact on small-scale growers.