Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has expressed his negative views on the cannabis trade, labeling it as a massive threat to the country. In an interview with France 24, Srettha called for the return of jail time for those involved in the trade and supported the new law being drafted by the Ministry of Public Health to recriminalize recreational marijuana use and require medical certification for its use. He described cannabis as highly damaging to the country's economy. Srettha also discussed the threat posed by Russia's Vladimir Putin in his conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, emphasizing Thailand's role as a mediator between superpowers in Asia. The interview also touched on Thailand's economy, political stability, and the situation in Myanmar. [dffcc65d]