Which country became the first in South-East Asia to legalise cannabis for medical purposes on 19 February 2019?
Question and options
Which country became the first in South-East Asia to legalise cannabis for medical purposes on 19 February 2019?
Philippines
Thailand
Indonesia
Malaysia
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - Thailand
Thailand became the first country in South-East Asia to legalise cannabis for medical purposes when its amended narcotics law took effect on 19 February 2019, after the National Legislative Assembly approved the change in December 2018. The Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia had not done so at that time.
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