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House committee limits household cultivation of cannabis to 10 plants

23 Sept 03:49 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Lower House Scrutiny Committee proposes a 10-plant limit for household cannabis cultivation, a significant amendment to the Cannabis and Hemp Bill.
The committee also established land size restrictions for commercial cannabis cultivation by small, medium, and large enterprises, though without specifying plant limits for these operations.
This decision contrasts with earlier Public Health Ministry announcements that suggested no limits on household cultivation, potentially impacting nearly 900,000 registered growers.
The Bill, initiated by the Bhumjaithai party, aims to decriminalize cannabis for medical and economic uses, with varied tax rates proposed for different enterprise sizes.

Today 09:24 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand secured a US$200 million loan from the World Bank to significantly invest in clean energy and low-carbon urban development initiatives.
The program aims to drive clean energy funding and low-carbon growth, ensuring a just transition for small and medium-sized enterprises, workers, farmers, and local communities.
Channelled through the Export-Import Bank of Thailand, the loan will fund energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings and industrial areas, including rooftop solar installations and electrical system modernizations, reducing initial capital burdens via Energy Service Companies (ESCOs).