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Thailand will host GrowZone, the 1st Cannabis Golf and Networking Tournament, on November 4th, ahead of AIHEF.
Bangkok will host GrowZone next week, Thailand's first cannabis golf and networking event, promising an exclusive experience for cannabis industry professionals and entrepreneurs. Organized by the Phuket Cannabis Association on November 4th, this special event will allow registered professionals to collaborate and close deals during a round of golf and exclusive tours of the area. Thana City Golf Course. The golf tournament also anticipates the fourth edition of... AIHEF — Asia International Hemp Expo & Fair, which takes place from November 5th to 7th at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok.
Thapana “Tang” Uparanukraw, creator of GrowZone Golf, believes that meaningful business connections aren't built in boardrooms, but through shared experiences: “Golf offers a unique and relaxed environment where professionals can connect beyond titles and presentations. Unlike traditional conferences filled with pitch decks and panels, GrowZone encourages genuine conversations and trust-building through friendly competition and camaraderie on the course. When people share a round of golf, they share laughter, challenges, and moments of reflection—the perfect foundation for lasting partnerships,” he said.
GrowZone Golf aims to redefine how networking happens in Thailand's growing cannabis industry. By combining the sophistication of golf with the innovation of the cannabis sector, this event seeks to create a new and authentic platform for producers, investors, and brands to connect naturally. “It’s not about aggressive selling, it’s about building relationships that matter. In an open-air environment surrounded by nature, participants freely exchange ideas, discover opportunities, and strengthen collaborations. All this while enjoying the sport, long associated with business success,” said Tang.
“Growth in this sector depends on integrity and compliance,” added Natcha Klahan, COO of World Pharma Solutions, which is supporting the event. “We are bringing together people who want to build real partnerships, strengthen Thailand’s cannabis supply chain, and drive the sector responsibly,” she stated.
Why participate in GrowZone?
According to the organization, this event is unmissable for the following reasons:
1. Verified and certified operations. Each participating exploration is independently verified and certified, meeting rigorous quality and compliance standards. No guesswork, just reliable and verified partners, ready for real business.
2. Serious participants, serious business. This is not an exhibition or a casual meeting. GrowZone is a high-impact meeting center where all participants, from buyers to investors, are experienced, law-abiding, and ready to act.
3. 100% Cool, Ethical and Transparent. All participants operate within the legal framework of Thailand, ensuring that every handshake and partnership is based on integrity and compliance.
4. Save weeks of work in one day. Avoid endless exploration and negotiation visits. In one day, participants can meet verified partners, evaluate premium products, and establish meaningful and reliable collaborations.
The organization further clarifies that this event is especially aimed at licensed cannabis buyers and distributors, retail brands seeking a consistent and compliant supply, investors exploring opportunities in Thailand's regulated cannabis market, and serious operators ready to expand their professional network.
One day of golf, a lifetime of connections.
Between rounds of golf and talks, participants will share tips, exchange ideas, and explore partnerships in a relaxed golfing environment. “Whether to deepen existing relationships or initiate new ones, GrowZone is designed to create genuine connections that last far beyond the 18th hole. Thailand’s top cannabis professionals connect and close deals with a handshake,” states the press release from the Phuket Cannabis Association.
For registration or more information about the event, simply visit the website. GrowZone's official page.
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[Disclaimer: Please note that this text was originally written in Portuguese and is translated into English and other languages using an automatic translator. Some words may differ from the original and typos or errors may occur in other languages.]____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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With a degree in Journalism from the University of Coimbra, Laura Ramos has a postgraduate degree in Photography and has been a Journalist since 1998. Winner of the Business of Cannabis Awards in the category "Journalist of the Year 2024", Laura was a correspondent for Jornal de Notícias in Rome, Italy, and Press Officer in the Office of the Minister of Education of the 21st Portuguese Government. She has an international certification in Permaculture (PDC) and created the street-art photography archive “Say What? Lisbon” @saywhatlisbon. Co-founder and Editor of CannaReporter® and coordinator of PTMC - Portugal Medical Cannabis, Laura directed the documentary “Pacientes” and was part of the steering group of the first Postgraduate Course in GxP's for Medicinal Cannabis in Portugal, in partnership with the Military Laboratory and the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Lisbon.
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