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Bangkok Post
Bangkok Post
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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Turning a new leaf | History Defined

To all Thais, now you can proudly brag that we're the first Asian country to legalise marijuana. The new milestone was marked on June 9, 2022, when growing and trading cannabis were no longer a crime in Thailand. Smoking gets a green light too, but puffing a joint in public is still prohibited. With a newfangled marijuana business popping up around the city, we list dispensaries in Bangkok for those who are curious. We also asked the weedness-owners about their backgrounds and basics for begin-stoners.

The Dispensary

Tucked near the bustling Silom neighbourhood, The Dispensary (IG: thedispensary.th.) raised the curtain a day after the green light was on. The eye-catching mint staircase in front of the Woof Pack building on Sala Daeng 1 Alley leads to a medical cannabis shop where, to us, the place feels like a gallery. Imagine a room with an appealing industrial-style interior, with wall shelves displaying classy jars exhibiting countless puffy green buds. A long, polished counter shows off the buds of the week, with a digital menu on a tablet that trots out each strain's characteristics. Behind the counter are friendly "budtenders" who will ask about your preferences and experience with weed.

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