Recreational and medical cannabis is completely legal now in North America across Canada, U.S. and Mexico.

This is not the case for much of the world, but some Southeast Asian countries have more relaxed cannabis laws than their East or South Asian counterparts.

Nevertheless, cannabis consumers and enthusiastshttps://blaze4days.com/cbd-treatment/medici thinking of using cannabis in Southeast Asia should be careful.

Enforcement of cannabis laws in these Asian countries can vary, from relaxed to extremely strict.

Here is an overview of the legality of cannabis in these Southeast Asian countries.

1. Thailand

Thailand Weed Laws

The Thai government criminalized cannabis in 1935.

Possession, cultivation, and transport (import/export) of up to 10 kg of cannabis may result in a maximum sentence of 5 years in prison or a fine. Medical use was made legal in 2018.

Recreational: Illegal but often unenforced

Medical: Legal

Read more, Cannabis in Thailand

2. Vietnam

Vietnam Weed Laws

Cannabis in Vietnam is illegal, but is cultivated within the country. It is known locally as cần sa.

Recreational: Illegal but often unenforced

Medical: Illegal

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3. Philippines

Philippines Weed Laws

The cultivation and use of cannabis in the Philippines is illegal under Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

As the Philippines is a signatory to the 1961 United Nations Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, cannabis is classified as a Schedule I drug, which limits its use to medical and scientific purposes.

Recreational: Illegal

Medical: Illegal

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4. Indonesia

Indonesia Weed Laws

The Indonesian government banned cannabis in 1927.

Minimum sentence of 4 years in prison (additional fines may apply) if caught in possession.

However, if the user is underage, they may instead be sentenced to rehabilitation.

Recreational: Illegal

Medical: Illegal

Read more, Cannabis in Indonesia

5. Malaysia

Malaysia Weed Laws

Mandatory death penalty for convicted drug traffickers, legally defined as individuals possessing more than 200 g (7 oz) of cannabis.

Recreational: Illegal

Medical: Illegal

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6. Myanmar

Myanmar Weed Laws

Cannabis in Myanmar (Burma) is illegal, but is illicitly cultivated, and was previously legal from 1939 onward.

Recreational: Illegal but often unenforced

Medical: Illegal

Read more, Cannabis in Myanmar

7. Cambodia

Cambodia Weed Laws

Cannabis in Cambodia is illegal, but this prohibition is lax and enforced opportunistically.

“Happy” restaurants in cities publicly offer food cooked with marijuana, or as a side garnish.

Recreational: Illegal but often unenforced

Medical: Illegal

Read more, Cannabis in Cambodia

8. Laos

Laos Weed Laws

Cannabis is illegal in Laos but a cannabis culture still exists.

Recreational: Illegal but often unenforced

Medical: Illegal

Read more, Cannabis in Laos

9. Singapore

Singapore Weed Laws

The Singapore government banned cannabis in 1870.

Cannabis is a Class A drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act, making it illegal to cultivate, sell, or possess.

Cannabis is a Class A drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act, making it illegal to cultivate, sell, or possess. Those who are caught with 500g of cannabis or more, are presumed as drug traffickers, and are punished with a possible death penalty.

Recreational: Illegal

Medical: Illegal

Read more, Cannabis in Singapore

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