Hemp goes from zero to economic hero 18 A slew of Thai companies have identified opportunities and are planning to ride the wave published : 1 Mar 2021 at 07:00 18 Hemp, a weed that was long regarded as a forbidden plant and included on the country's narcotics list, is taking Thailand by storm. Ten categories of goods or products ranging from mouth spray, food supplements, skincare products and energy drinks to painkillers and spa products are cashing in on hemp's hype after the government legalised commercial growing in the country last year to promote hemp and c...