Majority worried by removal of marijuana from narcotics list: pollPosted by On


A mobile stall owner sells cannabis to people on Khao San Road on June 13, 2022. The drug, which is selling for 700 baht a gramme, is being sought following its recent removal from the illegal narcotics list. (Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)
A mobile stall owner sells cannabis to people on Khao San Road on June 13, 2022. The drug, which is selling for 700 baht a gramme, is being sought following its recent removal from the illegal narcotics list. (Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)

A majority of people say they are worried about the consequences of removing marijuana from the narcotics list, according to a survey by the Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, or Suan Dusit Poll.

The poll was conducted online on June 20-23 on 2,390 people throughout the country to sound out their opinions on news reports about unfavourable side effects of marijuana being used for recreational purposes after it was removed from the narcotics list on June 9.

Asked whether they were worried by the news, a majority, 70.63%, said “yes” – 37.78% fairly worried and 32.85% very worried. On the other side, 16.27% said they were slighty worried and 13.10% weren’t worried at all.

Asked to weigh up the advantages and disadvantages of marijuana being removed from the narcotics list, 52.76% said there are more cons than pros; 30,17% said the pros and cons are equal; and 17.07% said there are more pros than cons.

Asked to pick from a list of possible advantages, with respondents allowed to choose more than one answer, 74.96% said marijuana can be used for medical purposes, 46.46% said the plant can add…

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