Marijuana is illegal in Laos, but why it is widely sold and used?

Date: May 20, 2008

Marijuana is illegal in Laos, but why it is widely sold and used?

SeeHarHed · Guru

i think Lao government should clean up these drug problems in Vung Vieng and Luangprabang... more and more.. those backpackers are heading to Vung Vieng to get high.. i dont think they are spending that much $$$ to help out the economy.. Lao should start sending some message.. if you get caught smoking or possession of any drugs, should be automatically jail times... there's not bailing out either..

Ake · Senior Member

That was one of the reasons why a lot of tourist come here. In Lao still easy to find. Believe me

Date: May 21, 2008

Anonymous wrote:

Legislation: Marijuana is illegal in Laos, but is widely sold and used by locals and tourists.

Law enforcement: Few police that I have seen. I was told that the police were more interested in closing/slowing down the opium traffic and smoking. When I went to Vang Vieng in 2003, people were smoking it and having it on the table openly, when I came back last year it was much more discreet. The hotels have signs warning people about getting high, but again, the focus is more on opium instead of marijuana.

Where to buy marijuana: In Vientiane and Laung Prabang, people will approach you. Look to the rickshaw drivers or taxi drivers. In Vang Vieng, the place to go is a pizza place on the north side of the road. Next door is a Xangyou restaurant, with an outside patio and a pool table (the only one in Vang Vieng). That same place also made marijuana shakes, but those are too strong!

Marijuana prices:
I paid $5 USD for about 5 grams, and I am sure that I was probably ripped off at that. Didn't ask about hashish.

http://www.420magazine.com/forums/cannabis-facts-information/76194-vientiane-smoke-report.html

Cocain and many other drugs are illegal in the US but is selling everywhere in the State .