Fear and Loathing in Laos
Why it matters: The article discusses the author's struggles with addiction, specifically nicotine, while backpacking through Southeast Asia. It also ...
Tag: Asia
Thailand Health Official Says New Recreational Pot Ban Will Go Into Effect This Year
Why it matters: Thailand will be banning recreational cannabis by the end of 2024 after initially legalizing it in 2022, ...
Philippine House of Representatives Joint Committee Passes Medical Cannabis Bill
Why it matters: The recent passage of a medical cannabis bill in the Philippine House of Representatives has sparked a ...
Man Dies at Tokyo Airport With Kilo of Drugs in His Stomach
**Why it matters:** This article highlights the dangers of drug smuggling through the method of body packing, where drugs are ...
Liquid Cocaine Disguised as White Wine Seized in Hong Kong
Why it matters: A multi-million dollar cocaine smuggling attempt was foiled in Hong Kong when customs officials discovered liquid cocaine ...
Tens of Thousands of Drug Arrests Reported in Sri Lanka Since December
Why it matters: - Sri Lanka has launched a crackdown on the drug trade, resulting in thousands of arrests in ...
Thailand Seeks Public Opinion on Draft Bill To Ban Recreational Use After Decriminalizing
Why it matters: Thailand's move to decriminalize cannabis has led to unintended consequences, including a surge of cannabis shops and ...
Death of ‘Parasite’ Actor Linked to South Korean Anti-Drug Crackdown
Why it matters: The death of South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun is significant as it sheds light on the impact ...
New Report Projects Global Recreational Cannabis Market To Nearly Double by 2027
Why it matters: The global recreational marijuana market is projected to nearly double by 2027, with legal sales reaching almost ...
Myanmar Surpasses Afghanistan as World’s Largest Opium Producer
Why it matters: The article highlights the shift in opium production from Afghanistan to Myanmar. Myanmar has now become the ...
Japan Amends Cannabis Law Allowing for Medicinal Products, Criminalizing Rec Use
Why it matters: The recent revision of Japan's Cannabis Control Law opens the door for the potential establishment of a ...
Thailand Leaders Scramble To Backpedal Law as 6,000 Pot Shops Open
Why it matters: Thailand recently decriminalized cannabis, becoming the first Asian nation to do so. However, opposition to the cannabis ...
Philippine Court Grants Bail to Critic of Duterte’s Brutal Drug Crackdown
Why it matters: Leila de Lima, a former senator in the Philippines, has been granted bail after being jailed for ...
Japanese Hemp Cultivators Working To Revitalize Hemp Industry
Why it matters: The article discusses the decline of hemp cultivation in Japan and the efforts being made to revitalize ...
New Research Paper Showcases History of Cannabis Use, Including Necromancy
Why it matters: This article explores the historical use of cannabis and its versatility. It highlights its use for various ...
Over-The-Counter Overdoses Largely Affect Women, the Young
Why it matters: The article highlights the increasing trend of over-the-counter (OTC) drug overdose in Japan, particularly among young women. ...
