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Switzerland tries slow-mo cannabis revolution

Agnès Pedrero, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 27 03:57 PM

Switzerland is now experimenting with decriminalizing recreational cannabis, with the drug now available in some Basel pharmacies. Read more »

Let the good times roll? Bangkok becomes Southeast Asia's weed Wild West

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 16 06:49 AM

Thailand legalized the growing of marijuana and its consumption in food and drinks on June 9, and removed cannabis from its list of banned narcotics. Read more »

Should medical cannabis use be allowed in Philippines?

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 13 09:22 PM

Debates on whether it’s time to allow cannabis use in the Philippines for incurable ailments are up again, with the Senate Committee on Health and Demography reviving the discussion on the matter. Read more »

Ready, set, roll! Thai joint contest kicks off in Bangkok

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 13 10:34 AM

Stoners might have a reputation for moving at a glacial pace, but it was full steam ahead at the inaugural Cannabis Cup Thailand competition. Read more »

Medical cannabis advocates press for law to allow use in PH

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 07 11:54 PM

Groups advocating for the legalization of medical cannabis use pressed for the Senate’s support to Senate Bill No. 230. Read more »

Filipino Canadian couple advocates use of cannabis to treat cancer

Christine Santos | TFC News Toronto
Posted at Dec 06 06:15 PM

A Filipino Canadian in Ontario set up a charity to help give hope to cancer patients after his wife was miraculously healed by cannabis from her end-stage pancreatic cancer. Read more »

Cannabis expo in Thailand

Diego Azubel, EPA-EFE
Posted at Dec 03 09:49 AM

The expo is the first international event in Thailand aimed at providing information, awareness and better sustainable solutions for the future of hemp in the country. Read more »

David Bunevacz gets 17 1/2-year prison term, order to pay $35M

Steve Angeles, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 22 11:21 AM

Former Philippine team decathlete David Bunevacz was sentenced to 17 years and 6 months in prison in the US over an alleged ponzi scheme. Read more »

Smoking cannabis may be more harmful to lungs than tobacco: study

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 16 06:27 AM

Cannabis may do more harm to a smoker's lungs and airways than tobacco, according to a small Canadian study published Tuesday. Read more »

US livid as Brittney Griner moved to Russian penal colony

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 09 09:30 PM

Russia is moving US basketball star Brittney Griner to a penal colony after she lost an appeal against a drug conviction, her lawyers said Wednesday. Read more »

Japan panel recommends allowing cannabis-based medicine

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 30 05:17 AM

But the shift will not affect Japan's zero-tolerance policy on the recreational use of marijuana. Read more »

Olympic champ Schooling apologizes for cannabis use

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 31 03:59 AM

Schooling was given a warning and will be placed on a supervised urine test regime for six months, Singapore's defense ministry said. Read more »

Thailand legalizes marijuana use for medicine

Basilio H. Sepe, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 19 03:58 PM

Thailand further legalized the cultivation and use of marijuana for non-recreational purposes to encourage the production of medicines and foods made with cannabis extracts. Read more »

Revellers on cloud 9 at cannabis festival in Thailand

Rose Troup Buchanan, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 13 05:30 PM

Thailand hopes to cash in on the growing global market -- already worth billions of dollars -- for legal cannabis products, particularly in food and medicine. Read more »

Thailand further decriminalizes non-recreational cannabis use

Kyodo News
Posted at Jun 09 02:30 PM

The move seeks to encourage the production of medicines and foods made with cannabis extracts. Read more »

US House votes to decriminalize cannabis

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 02 12:16 PM

The bill will eliminate punishments for providing or possessing the drug if is signed into law by President Joe Biden. Read more »

LOOK: Cannabis-infused candy, vape cartridges seized

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 03 11:09 AM

MANILA – Customs officials seized cannabis-infused gummy candies and vape cartridges at the PHLPost Central Mail Exchange Center on Monday. Read more »

Can cannabis compound CBD treat COVID-19?

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 25 07:15 PM

Early research suggesting that a popular non-psychoactive compound derived from marijuana might help prevent or treat COVID-19 warrants further investigation in rigorous clinical trials, researchers say. Read more »

Malta OKs cannabis for personal use, first in Europe

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 15 03:28 AM

Malta has adopted a ‘harm-reduction approach’ with the establishment of an authority to regulate the sale of cannabis for personal use by adults. Read more »

Legalized cannabis: A rarity around the world

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 25 06:42 PM

The next German government plans to legalize the recreational use of cannabis, which would make Germany the third nation to do so after Uruguay and Canada. Read more »