the lobsterpot< newswrap September 25th 23

Tongue Thai'd

Could the Thai government be considering a 360 on cannabis? Sales could be limited to medical-only within six months – if new prime minister, Srettha Thavisin, has his way. Let’s hope it’s all hot air designed to placate hardline voters…

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Dutch Pilot Has Go Live Date

It’s several years in the making, but the Netherlands’ official adult-use cannabis pilot is set to go live on 15th December. So far two cultivators have signed up to supply coffeeshops in the cities of Breda and Tilburg, with more expected to take part in early 2024.

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UK Patient Pleads For Greater NHS Access

A UK patient is calling on the National Health Service (NHS) to make medical cannabis more accessible. Conor Ryder, who has Tourettes, is currently spending over £300 per month to cover the cost of his private prescription – which significantly reduces his tics. 

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Cabinet Cover Up

The UK Home Office has come under fire for allegedly ignoring a 2016 report on decriminalising cannabis. Stranger still is the fact they fought for three years to keep this confidential after a Freedom of Information request. 

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Danish Destruction

WTAF?? The Danish authorities have almost inexplicably seen fit to destroy over 145,000 kg of cannabis – more than the total amount of the country’s output under its medical pilot programme. Just… how? And… why??

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Cannabis Getting 'Crafty'

In more positive news, it’s hoped that the craft cannabis industry will eventually mirror the success of craft brewing as a disruptive force for good. After all, who doesn’t want high quality, unique strain products?

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