Sticks and Stoners
While there is no accurate way to gauge the growth of the marijuana industry in thailand,anecdotal evidence suggests its use in increasing despite the plant's illegal status.
"You can find it on almost every street corner," a ganja dealer,who preferred to identify himself only as Jack,said.
"Everybody is getting high these days. I'm getting all sort of customers-men,women,young,old,rich or poor"
Despite being a "small-time" dealer,Jack said he can still make more than 100,000 baht in a good month-and his customer base is expanding rapidly.
Meanwhile,businesses that sell marijuana paraphernalia are also cashing in on what they say is a surge in demand.
One such retailer in Trok Mayom, behind Khao San Road,said business is booming and he was mulling an expansion.