Buriram to Host Its First Ever Weed Fest
Hot on the heels of becoming the first Asian country to legalize medical marijuana, Buriram is set to host its first ever weed festival.
“Pan Ram”, as the festival is called, hopes to host over 20,000 daily attendees and will feature music, art, educational workshops, and vendors all dedicated to the full legalization of weed in Thailand.
Newin Chidchob, the founder of the pro-legalization Bhumjai Thai political party and president of Buriram United FC, is throwing the marijuana meet-up with other prominent cannabis activists in Thailand.
The main aim of the festival, other than advocating for legalization, is to raise awareness of the numerous benefits of weed, a drug which was made illegal by Thailand’s Narcotics Act of 1979.
According to Newin and Bhumjai Thai, marijuana has the ability to not only save lives but also boost Thailand’s economic standing like never before.
Pan Ram will run from April 19-21 at the Chang International Circuit, a Formula 1 track in Buriram province.
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