The PM told the national police chief to watch for unrest similar to the France protests and asked Customs to tighten checks on exports after cases of drug smuggling via cargo. He said the cannabis rules are unchanged: CBD products stay legal with FDA approval, but flower and buds remain controlled narcotics. Shops selling buds or joints risk licence revocation. A draft amendment to raise penalties for cannabis and drug possession was also tabled in parliament. For Thai businesses in cannabis or CBD, licence renewals will get stricter checks, and cargo exporters may see more inspections.
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