As the vibrant world of cannabis transforms in Thailand, dispensaries now face a crucial pivot towards a medical model. The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine has decreed that cannabis outlets must evolve into medical clinics to maintain their legality. This bold directive springs from the draft ministerial regulation that steers the medicinal use of cannabis, under the vigilant eye of Doctor Somlerk Jeungsmarn, the illustrious departmental chief. This sweeping change calls for a medical professional, duly licensed to dispense cannabis, to be appointed at every location. Moreover, dispensaries must embrace a new identity as hospitals or clinics, adhering to the Hospital Act’s stringent requirements. This approach aligns with a well-laid plan to manage prescriptions and regulate access to the therapeutic wonders of cannabis. At present, an impressive 18,000 licenses have been granted to cannabis retailers nationwide, yet only a handful can boast the status of a hospital or…
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