Despite success in offering alternatives to prosecution, diversion schemes have become increasingly repressive and harmful, moving away from full decriminalisation.
Especially in a context where children and families lack access to basic needs, calls for increased investments into a militarised police force are misguided.
As the legalisation of medical cannabis is celebrated, calls are heard for the alignment of other drug laws according to international human rights, including the facilitating of access to health and harm reduction services.
The Thai government starts initiative looking into the medical benefits of the magic mushroom, as international organisations report that the category 5 narcotic's psilocybin chemical could help various health conditions.
