Thailand Poised to Recriminalize Cannabis as Boom Sparks Backlash – and Boredom

The Thailand cannabis industry, estimated to be worth $1 billion, is poised to shrink or disappear completely. A public backlash against legalization has resulted in all three parties going to the polls on 8 February 2026 promising to impose further restrictions if elected.

Zimbabwe Cannabis Exports Going Nowhere, Now the First License Holders Have Been Hit with a US$20 000 Renewal Fee

Bad news awaits the first wave of Zimbabwean cannabis cultivators who’s licenses come up for renewal as their five year validity comes to an end. The handful who are still in business will have to pay an unforeseen, once-off US20 000 renewal fee, a fresh setback for a sector yet to generate any sustainable exports.