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Thailand warns travelers against carrying packages for others amid cannabis arrests
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Thailand reaffirms cannabis is not freely available
The government reiterated that cannabis buds are a controlled herb requiring a prescription for legal purchase, sale, or use. It warned of penalties for illegal sale, export, or public smoking, and urged travellers to comply with destination-country laws.
Don't carry stranger luggage – Thai cannabis smuggling warning
Thai authorities warn travelers not to carry or accept luggage or packages from strangers for transport abroad, as even unwitting involvement in cannabis-smuggling networks can lead to up to ten years in prison. The advisory applies to everyone traveling through Thai airports.