As discussion ramps up to relax cannabis laws across Australia, experts say it's important to look at what's happened in Thailand one year since marijuana was decriminalised.
In Chiang Mai, a tourist city which has become one of the country's weed hubs, many locals and businesses still see the law changes as largely positive.
"People are still being responsible and not just smoking anywhere, and the whole city doesn't smell or anything," she said.Dispensaries are being creative with their offerings, selling everything from marijuana flowers in different strengths and flavours, with sommelier-like customer service, to pre-rolled joints and locally-made CBD beauty products.
But, the resort still only sees weed as a "micro-trend" which provides opportunities for tourists "looking for something memorable" rather than being a main focus.From what he has witnessed over the past year, Mr Norathepkitti isn't worried about weed bringing the "wrong type of tourists to Chiang Mai", and believes eventually only the serious players will remain.
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