

Thailand makes marijuana legal, but smoking discouraged


By TASSANEE VEJPONGSA and GRANT PECK, Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand made it legal to cultivate and possess marijuana as of Thursday, like a dream come true for an aging generation of pot smokers who recall the kick delivered by the legendary Thai Stick variety. The public health minister's plan to distribute 1 million marijuana seedlings, beginning Friday, has added to the impression that