Thailand Removes Kratom From Illegal Drugs List
Kratom or Mitragyna Speciosa is an evergreen tree indigenous to Southeast Asia; Thailand in particular. For centuries, kratom has been used in Thailand for medicinal and recreational purposes; particularly in rural areas. Many people in Thailand use kratom as a traditional herbal remedy for pain relief. Over the years, kratom arrived in the United States and became popular immediately, being legalized in many states. But in Thailand, things changed when the Thailand Government passed laws surrounding kratom usage, possession, and…