News Forum - Thai industry gets high on government’s green hemp policy

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The controversial plan to use hemp in the Thai textile industry is part of the government’s green policy. Business plans are already underway by the Commerce Ministry to promote hemp fibre in the Thai textile arena as it offers high potential in the global market. Hemp and cannabis were classified as drugs under Category 5 the Narcotics Act of Thailand, despite the herbs offering extensive medicinal properties. But in 2019 when the possession and use of cannabis for medical and research purposes was legalised in Thailand, it become a game-changer. Phusit Ratanakul Sereroengrit, director-general of the International Trade Promotion Department, […]

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[Disenfranchised]

Another use is string. Hate all the plastic string used in Thailand and needs to be got rid of.