2021 – the year cannabis and kratom became legal in Thailand

19 Sept 23:54 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's conservative authorities made a liberal move in 2021 by removing cannabis and kratom from the narcotics list, marking their full legalization.
Cannabis is now legal for medical use and in specific products, driving significant economic investment, community farming, and integration into the national healthcare system.
Kratom has been fully decriminalized and is being promoted as a new economic crop, widely available and recognized for its medicinal properties, despite ongoing legislative refinements.
The government aims to maximize the economic and tourism potential of these newly legal herbs, with initiatives like "Cannabis City," while carefully regulating their consumption due to potential side effects.

Lamphun in a New Light

Today 15:02 Key points summarised by AI

Lamphun illuminates its ancient city with two concurrent light festivals: the high-tech VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN and the traditional Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival.
VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN transforms historic landmarks into an outdoor gallery, using projections and multimedia to animate Lamphun's history, including Queen Chamadevi's story.
The Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival, part of Yi Peng, fills temples and streets with countless traditional lanterns, symbolizing Buddhist devotion and personal wishes.
These festivals offer a unique after-dark experience, blending contemporary light art with centuries-old Lanna traditions, connecting visitors to Lamphun's past and faith.