Thailand has legalized the use of marijuana and it's consumption in food and drinks, the first Asian country to do so with the aim of boosting agriculture and tourism.
Shoppers queued up at outlets selling cannabis infused drinks, sweets and snacks as advocates of the plant welcomed the reform.
It is a point to be noted that smoking pot outside the house could still get you arrested, an important check to prevent unfettered use.
Recreational use of cannabis is legal in countries like Canada, Georgia, Malta, Mexico , South Africa, Uruguay and 19 states in the US.
In India too cannabis derivatives have been used since time immemorial in traditional medicine to relieve pain and fatigue. Bhaang is even available at government authorized outlets in some States. There is a case for restricted legal use of marijuana subject to certain conditions in India too. Decriminalising cannabis would possibly be the first step; maybe the government could have an alternate revenue stream by way of taxes on products with marijuana content.
Clubbing of weed with hard drugs like cocaine, heroin, crystal meth is illogical; no one is advocating unchecked use of marijuana here but there are some benefits to be derived from limited use for medicinal and flavouring purposes. Think.
