Thailand just decriminalized cannabis. But you still can't smoke joints, minister says

Speaking to CNN, Thai minister Anutin Charnvirakul who has been leading the charge to legalize cannabis in Thailand stressed that recreational usage was still prohibited.

Speaking to CNN in an interview ahead of the move, Thai Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he expected legal cannabis production to boost the economy but cautioned that recreational use of the drug remains illegal.

"It's a no," said Anutin, who is also a deputy prime minister. "We still have regulations under the law that control the consumption, smoking or use of cannabis products in non-productive ways."