Thailand’s health minister who championed the legalisation of cannabis is hoping the reform will help deliver gains in next month’s election, with expectations he could emerge as a power broker who can stitch together a coalition government.

Anutin Charnvirakul, Bhumjaithai Party’s leader and prime ministerial candidate, speaks during an interview with Reuters in Bangkok, Thailand, April 10, 2023. Reuters
Thailand’s health minister who …