Jiratti Kuttanam, who is facing stage four breast cancer, finds solace in the glass jars of dried cannabis stashed in the cupboard.

Thai cancer patient welcomes Cannabis legislation

For Jiratti Kuttanam, Thailand's relaxation of cannabis restrictions meant one thing above all - a cheaper supply of the products she uses to manage the pain and sickness caused by her breast cancer treatments.

As Thailand greenlights cannabis, patients welcome cheaper supplies

Thousands gather to 'smoke up' at Thailand's first fully legal cannabis festival

A day after decriminalising marijuana growth for commercial purposes Thailand plans to give away 1 million free cannabis plants on Friday but discouraged people from getting high as that is still against the law.

Thailand giving away one million marijuana plants to develop as cash crop

Thailand has legalised cannabis! This means – People can now grow cannabis plant at home. But that does not mean people can use it for recreational purposes. Govt hopes that this will boost tourism & agriculture. Govt is also giving away one million seedlings.

Thailand legalises cannabis – What does this mean? Are there restrictions on use?

Thailand is giving away 1 million cannabis plants for free as it decriminalises the drug. The country's health ministry aims to use cannabis to boos tourism & generate revenue. Which other countries have legalised weed? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Thailand is giving away 1 million cannabis plants

In a bid to mark the new rule which allows people to grow cannabis at home, the Thailand government has decided to give away over one million cannabis plant for free to the people across the country in June.

Thailand plans to distribute 1 million cannabis trees to people to promote it as 'household crop'

Nepal was once the cannabis capital of the world, attracting thousands of high-seeking Westerners. The booming industry was banned after America declared a war on drugs. Decades later, Nepal is rethinking the cannabis ban. Mariam Wardak gets you a report.

South Asia Diary: Nepal rethinks cannabis ban

Government in South Africa is backing cannabis for medicinal use. South Africa has opened three cannabis pharmacies this year.

Medical marijuana gains momentum in South Africa

South Africa's first legal cannabis pharmacy: Govt backs cannabis for medicinal use

Some stores in Washington, DC are handing out a complimentary bag of Marijuana with each purchase. WION tells you more in this report.

Weed given as gifts in Washington DC's Cannabis stores

World Weed Day 2022: What is 4/20 and why is it celebrated?

1.5 years after New Jersey residents voted to legalise the sale of cannabis in the state, seven medical-marijuana companies have been given clearance to start selling their products to all adults.

New Jersey to start sale of marijuana within a week, now adults can easily buy it for recreational use

More than half of the European population support legalisation of adult use of cannabis and around 30% of them are interested in purchasing it, according to polling data by industry consultants on Thursday.

More than 50% of European population supports cannabis legalisation: Report

Cigarette smoking is injurious to health. But what is more dangerous? The answer is secondhand cannabis smoke from a bong, as per researchers. The study has been published in the journal ‘JAMA Network Open’ on Wednesday.

Cannabis smoke from bongs worse than cigarette for passive smokers, says study  

US House of Representatives on Friday (April 1) cleared a bill to decriminalise marijuana. If the bill is okayed by the Senate and signed by President Biden, it will eliminate punishments for providing or possessing the drug.

US House of Representatives passes bill to decriminalise cannabis

People living in a British town called Rotherham are experiencing power cuts as too many cannabis farms are stealing electricity. Artificial heat, light, and humidity are needed by indoor cannabis farms to function properly.

UK: Rotherham experiencing power cuts as too many cannabis farms are stealing electricity

Scientists and experts are investigating how cannabis can help in treating diseases like cancer and coronavirus as some researchers recently revealed that cannabidiol (CBD) might help block infection with the virus that causes COVID-19.

Marijuana use can cause long-term effects on brain's cognitive function: Study

A recent study which stated that cannabis compounds offer prevention from the virus that causes Covid immediately went viral. The study mentioned how researchers from Oregon State University identified two compounds namely, cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) and cannabidiolic acid (CBDA).

Cannabis help in preventing Covid? Viral study offers no evidence: Report

Berlin's metro network has come up with a curious idea to ease travel stress of commuters. It is selling edible tickets laced with hemp oil. hemp is cannabis grown for medicinal use.

Berlin metro is selling edible hemp tickets for 'calming effect' on travellers

In what can be deemed as a first in European Union, Malta has become the first country to legalise cannabis at home and for personal use. Under the new law, people aged 18 and above will be allowed to have up to seven grams of cannabis and grow up to four plants at home.

In a EU first, Malta legalises cannabis at home and for personal use

Malta will become the first European country to legalise the cultivation and possession of cannabis for personal use.

Malta to legalise cannabis for personal use, supporters hail decision

There are various kinds of peculiar records, and a cannabis operator in the US decided to aim for one such high level record by baking world’s largest weed brownie.

1,344 eggs, 36kg flour and a lot of weed: US company makes world's largest 'pot brownie'

The Taliban have claimed that an Australian firm would bankroll a $450 million Cannabis processing plant in the Central Asian country. 'C-Pharm' the firm named by the Taliban has however has denied any such allegations.

Did Taliban sign a $450 million Cannabis deal with Australian firm?

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