Asia Pacific & Australia

NBC SEOUL, South Korea — Police in South Korea have accused 17 American soldiers of smuggling and distributing synthetic marijuana, which they say was brought into the country through the U.S. military’s postal service. Four South Korean nationals and a Filipino national were also taken into custody, Cha Min-suk, a detective in Pyeongtaek, a city south of […]

Well, they’ve naturally elevated the fines ! Cannabiz Australia The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued infringement notices totalling almost A$140,000 to Naturally Elevated and an individual for the alleged unlawful advertising of medicinal cannabis on websites and social media pages. The TGA said the company “allegedly promoted the use or supply of prescription-only medicinal […]

Here is their full press release “No Need To Sell The Family Silver”, Say Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party Saturday, 16 September 2023, 6:05 am Press Release: Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party   “WHERE IS OUR REPRESENTATION?” SAY 1.4MILLION ‘YES’ VOTERS IN THE CANNABIS REFERENDUM” And “No need to sell the family silver” say the ALCP. The Aotearoa […]

Is this the beginning of the end of the cannabis free market in Thailand? The Bangkok Post Read full article at https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2648265/ministry-to-form-cannabis-panel-to-study-bill.  

Not sure how he’ll put the cat back in the bag.. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin told a local news outlet that he only supported the use of cannabis in medical settings. The Diplomat reports Thailand’s new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin today voiced his opposition to the legalization of marijuana by his predecessor’s administration, but stopped […]

Of course  what would you expect…. Federal politicians are once more trying to override ACT legislation, this time seeking to overturn the decriminalisation of small amounts of some illicit drugs, including cocaine, ice and heroin. Key points: ACT laws coming into effect next month will decriminalise the possession of small amounts of some drugs The federal opposition is […]

Business of Cannabis reports After his first 100 days as president, Moetai Brotherson announced this week that the project to legalise CBD in Polynesia was ready. The bill, known as article LP3, establishes an innovative framework for the use and importation of hemp. Article LP3 authorises the Polynesian population to “transport, import, export, hold, offer, […]

Private growers can grow but can’t buy seeds,  can’t use artifical  “methodologies” but commercial growers can and the list goes on and on.. The Conversation reports OPINION As states weigh legalising cannabis, here’s what they can learn from growers in Canberra 05 SEP 2023   The haze of cannabis is everywhere right now. Germany has recently […]

Nihon University said Friday that it has indefinitely suspended its American football team again and closed its dormitory over the suspected possession of cannabis by more team members. A team member was arrested for alleged possession of cannabis and an illegal stimulant on Aug. 5 following a police search of the football team’s dormitory in […]

ABC News Australia reports Two men charged over their role in growing cannabis plants on a property at Isis have each been sentenced to three years in jail. Key points: Detectives raided the Isis Central property, 400 kilometres north of Brisbane, in October 2022 The two men had been recruited with 12 others from across […]