Thailand is placing kratom at the center of its economic and scientific strategy. After decades of prohibition, the country is promoting 33 research projects on this traditional plant to lead the global herbal medicine market, valued at more than $130 billion. Meanwhile, Europe faces a confusing legal landscape, marked by the rise of synthetic derivatives and regulatory debates. [https://www.kratomscience.eu/2025/06/27/thailand-invests-in-33-kratom-research-projects-to-boost-global-herbal-mark