Highland: Thailand's Marijuana Awakening(2017)

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1 Seasons

Documentary

Overview

Thailand's complicated history with marijuana continues to play a role in its policies and laws, as well as the health and security of its citizens.

Created By: William Mitchell

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Ep 1

Origins

An introduction to the history and current state of weed in Thailand and Southeast Asia. Takes a glance at how the Vietnamese war influenced the attitude to ganja in Thailand, and how they are bound together with Laos by the river Mekong.

19/05/201720 min

Ep 2

Medicinal

One Thai doctor is on a mission to prove that marijuana can cure cancer. Meanwhile for epilepsy and cancer patients who are already self-medicating, the legalization battle is a matter of survival.

19/05/201720 min

Ep 3

Recreational

Visit the weed-growing heartland of Laos - the home of the bong - and embed with underground illegal growers and innovative marijuana chefs in Bangkok.

19/05/201720 min