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2026 Asian Games open in Nagoya - HRH Princess Sirivannavari joins Thai parade

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The 20th Asian Games officially opened in Nagoya, Japan, bringing together over 11,000 athletes from 46 nations to compete in 43 sports.
HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya participated in the Thai delegation's parade, which was led by flag bearers Chalermcharn Yotviriyapanit and Thatdao Nuekjang.

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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.