Cannabis News

Kicking Back Series Launches, Blending Soccer and Cannabis Culture Across the U.S

The new docuseries 'Kicking Back' follows Ethan Zohn as he explores how soccer culture and cannabis intersect in U.S. cities hosting World Cup matches, starting in Boston

• •'Kicking Back' is an eight-episode docuseries hosted by Ethan Zohn, exploring soccer and cannabis culture during the World Cup
• •The first episode is set in Boston, where Zohn reconnects with local figures and landmarks from his past

by Watch: A Survivor Winner Takes the World Cup on a Cannabis Road Trip in Our New Docuseries

Koh Samui Named Best Island in Asia-Pacific with Top-Rated Hotels

Koh Samui topped the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards 2026 as the best island in the Asia-Pacific region. Its airport ranked second best, and five local resorts placed among Thailand’s top ten beach and island hotels, highlighting the island’s luxury appeal

• •Koh Samui recognized as the best island in Asia-Pacific by Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards 2026
• •Samui Airport ranked second best airport in the Asia-Pacific region, after Singapore Changi
• •Five Samui resorts ranked in Thailand’s top ten beach and island hotels
• •The recognized resorts include Cape Fahn Hotel, Four Seasons, Kimpton Kitalay, Anantara Lawana, and Centara Reserve

Dispute Over Rooster Noise in Mae Nam Draws Local Attention

A foreign resident in Mae Nam has filed a formal complaint about three fighting roosters disturbing daily peace with their crowing from mid-afternoon to early evening.

• •A foreign resident in Mae Nam complained about three fighting roosters crowing daily between 3 PM and 6:30 PM
• •The noise disturbance has been ongoing for approximately seven months, affecting residents' quality of life
• •Attempts to resolve the issue directly with the rooster owners were unsuccessful

AFRODISE Brings Afro-House Vibes to Seen Beach Club on Koh Samui

Seen Beach Club on Koh Samui hosts AFRODISE, an Afro-house music night with DJ Aaron Sevilla and a star lineup on 25 July 2026 at 9 PM. Enjoy tropical beats and beach vibes under the stars

• •AFRODISE is an Afro-house music event at Seen Beach Club on Koh Samui
• •The event takes place Saturday, 25 July 2026, starting at 9:00 PM
• •International DJ Aaron Sevilla leads the night with support from Juany Bravo, Badrops, and Wrigley

Logan Grendel Fosters Community Healing Through Cannabis and Urban Gardening in Harlem

Logan Grendel’s Infinity Garden in Harlem transforms cannabis from a commodity into a catalyst for community, healing, and grassroots empowerment through sharing and urban gardening

• •Logan Grendel maintains the Infinity Garden in Harlem, focusing on community and empowerment through urban gardening
• •Grendel shares homegrown cannabis with neighbors to foster connections and goodwill
• •The Infinity Garden concept encourages others to replicate gardens and green urban environments

by Resistance Is Fertile: A Conversation With Logan Grendel of Focused on Infinity

Phuket Authorities Set July Deadline for Demolition of Beachfront Encroaching Hotels

Phuket officials will begin demolishing hotels, shops, and resorts illegally built on beaches and forest land starting in July, following rejected owner petitions and posted demolition notices

• •Phuket authorities will demolish hotels and shops encroaching on beaches and reserved forest land starting in July
• •Property owners on Nui beach have until July 9 to comply with demolition notices before the government intervenes

by Demolition of encroaching beach hotels in Phuket to start next month

Friday Night Dance Party with DJ Polina Guk at CU Club

CU Club & Restaurant on Koh Samui is hosting a Friday night party on June 26 with DJ Polina Guk and resident DJs.

• •Friday night party at CU Club & Restaurant on June 26, 2026, starting at 10 PM
• •Special guest DJ Polina Guk with resident DJs A, Aon, Wanchaya, and Buba
• •Event offers a lively dancefloor experience with continuous music

Sound Club Samui Hosts Free Jungle Vibes Night with GROOVE

Sound Club Samui is hosting a free jungle vibes night this Friday with a headline electronic set by GROOVE. The party starts at 9 PM and welcomes all to dance without a cover charge

• •Sound Club Samui hosts a free electronic jungle vibes night this Friday, 26 June 2026, starting at 9 PM
• •GROOVE delivers an exclusive headline set full of energetic electronic music

Nebraska Approves First State-Licensed Medical Cannabis Cultivation Amid Regulatory Hurdles

Nebraska’s Medical Cannabis Commission has approved its first state-licensed marijuana cultivator and will soon accept product manufacturer applications, marking a major milestone for the state’s medical cannabis program

• •Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission approved MahāMotā Cultivation Company as the first state-licensed cultivator
• •Applications for up to four product manufacturers open Wednesday
• •KRL Med LLC faces a zoning dispute in Washington County, delaying its operations
• •Midwest Cultivator Group received approval to relocate from Omaha to Gretna

by Marijuana Moment

DEA Judge Urged to Allow Livestreaming of Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing Amid Transparency Concerns

A DEA judge faces mounting calls to allow livestreaming of the upcoming cannabis rescheduling hearing, as advocates argue in-person attendance alone limits transparency and public access to the proceedings

• •A DEA judge has prohibited livestreaming of the marijuana rescheduling hearing set to begin June 29 in Arlington, Virginia
• •Marijuana Moment has formally requested the judge to reconsider and allow real-time public and press access to the hearing
• •NORML filed an emergency request after being excluded from participation, arguing the hearing lacks consumer representation

by Tom Angell

Underground Beats Light Up Elephant Beach Club This Saturday

Elephant Beach Club & Resort hosts a Saturday night party with underground electronic music featuring guest DJs Graham Gold, Mitch, and Amias. The event starts at 8 PM on 27 June 2026, promising a lively beachside atmosphere for locals and visitors

• •Elephant Beach Club & Resort hosts an underground electronic music party on 27 June 2026 at 8 PM
• •Special guest DJs Graham Gold, Mitch, and Amias will perform live sets
• •The event offers a vibrant beachside atmosphere ideal for locals and visitors
• •The venue is easily accessible and perfect for enjoying Koh Samui’s nightlife by the sea

DJs from Mars Bring High-Energy Mashups to CLUB SEEN

DJs from Mars bring their signature high-energy mashups and iconic cardboard box helmets to CLUB SEEN on Koh Samui.

• •DJs from Mars perform live at CLUB SEEN on 22 August 2026 starting 2 PM
• •The event features high-energy electronic mashups and their signature cardboard box helmets

Mary Waffle Opens at Lotus Chaweng with Whole Grain Treats

Mary Waffle has opened at the entrance of Lotus in Chaweng, offering whole grain waffles with various fillings including egg tart and ice cream. Each waffle takes about 15 minutes to prepare and costs 147 baht

• •Mary Waffle is located at the entrance of Lotus in Chaweng Beach
• •Waffles are made with whole grain flour and filled with frozen fillings like egg tart
• •Each waffle is cooked by timer and takes about 15 minutes to prepare
• •Waffles cost 147 baht and come in varieties including ice cream, Dubai style, and chocolate

Local Teens Explore Dreams and Challenges in Rooftop Conference

On June 26th, Koh Samui’s Grand Café Rooftop hosts a unique event where local teens share stories and performances about dreams, hopes, and life’s unexpected turns. The evening features theatre, dance, and song, inviting reflection on what drives us forward

• •Event at Grand Café Rooftop on June 26, 2026 from 6:30 pm
• •Local teenagers present stories, monologues, dance, and vocal performances
• •Explores themes of dreams, successes, disappointments, and self-discovery
• •Entry fee is 100 baht; reservation via Telegram @sivercev_s

Maine Anti-Cannabis Ballot Initiative Gains Momentum as Local Opposition Mobilizes

A well-funded, out-of-state-backed campaign to repeal Maine’s commercial cannabis market is gathering signatures for a 2027 ballot initiative, while local cannabis

• •Signature collectors are working to place a cannabis rollback initiative on Maine’s 2027 ballot
• •The campaign is primarily funded by the nonprofit SAM Action, which contributed $2 million
• •The proposal would end commercial cannabis operations but allow personal possession and use

by Marijuana Moment

Sociatel Hosts Weekend Foam Party with Drinks Specials on Koh Samui

Sociatel Koh Samui invites you to a Saturday foam party from 2 PM with half-price spirits and tasty food deals. Enjoy a fun, bubbly afternoon in the sun!

• •Sociatel Koh Samui hosts a foam party every Saturday starting at 2 PM
• •Selected spirit bottles are offered at 50% discount during the event

Jason Silva Explores Cannabis as a Tool for Consciousness Design in New Book

Jason Silva’s new book frames cannabis as a tool for intentional consciousness design, emphasizing its ability to empower users to curate their internal experience rather than simply alter perception

• •Jason Silva's book 'Sacred Derangement' explores cannabis as a tool for self-directed consciousness
• •David Lenson's philosophy highlights cannabis users' ability to curate their internal experience
• •Silva compares cannabis-influenced perception to editing a film or curating a gallery

by Cannabis Doesn’t Distort Reality. It Shows You the Director’s Cut.

Australian Biosecurity Flags Thai Herbal Inhaler Over Undeclared Plant Ingredients

Australian biosecurity officers intercepted a Thai-brand herbal inhaler at Cairns Airport containing six plant species of concern, prompting a renewed warning for

• •Australian biosecurity officers detected six plant species of concern in a Thai-brand herbal inhaler
• •The incident occurred at Cairns Airport and involved a Hong Thai inhaler
• •Travelers must declare all food, plant, and animal products under Australian law

by Thai inhaler spurs Aussie warning

Phuket eyes tripling hotel tax to boost local development

Phuket is considering raising the hotel tax from 1% to 3% to fund local development and boost tourism promotion. This change could bring in up to 1.

• •Phuket currently charges a 1% hotel tax but may raise it to 3% to increase revenue
• •Raising the tax could generate about 1 billion baht annually, or 1.5 billion including unregistered hotels

by Phuket considers tripling hotel tax rate

CBD Shows Promise for Digital Fatigue as Research Calls for Caution in Psychedelics

CBD is gaining attention for its potential to ease digital era fatigue, while experts urge stronger standards and broader focus in psychedelic research to ensure safe and effective therapies

• •CBD may address digital era fatigue through its influence on inflammation, oxidative stress, and sleep regulation
• •Experts warn against overuse and weak standards in psychedelic research, calling for clearer norms and better screening

by pcbd-admin

Phuket Authorities Order Nui Beach Businesses to Demolish Structures by July 9

Phuket authorities have given businesses encroaching on Nui Beach until July 9 to demolish their structures and return the land to the Royal Forestry Department, or face legal action

• •Phuket officials ordered demolition of 39 illegal structures on Nui Beach by July 9
• •Businesses must return 15 rai of national reserve forest land to the Royal Forestry Department

by Phuket's Nui beach encroachers given tear-down ultimatum