Thailand Cannabis Regulation Guide — 2026 Update

Cannabis in Thailand is not unrestricted. Cannabis flower is regulated as a controlled herb, and many commercial activities must be checked against the applicable licence and conditions before you proceed.

Cannabis flower is designated a controlled herb under the Ministry of Public Health Notification B.E. 2568, which introduces controls on possession, sale, processing and advertising.

The Ministry of Public Health Notification on Controlled Herb (Cannabis) B.E. 2568 designates cannabis flower as a controlled herb and introduces controls relating to possession, sale, processing and advertising. Certain commercial activities, including research, export, sale and processing, must be checked against the applicable licence and conditions.

Saying that "cannabis is legal" does not mean that every type of purchase, use, sale, advertising or business activity is unrestricted. Each activity carries its own conditions, and some may require a specific permission.

Everything in this section reflects rules currently in force. Proposals still under consideration are kept separate, in the "Proposed Future Legislation" section below, and should not be treated as binding today.

Notifications and guidance may be amended. Check the latest version published by the Division of Medical Cannabis before acting.

Obtain products from authorised operators, consult a qualified professional for medical use, avoid smoking in public, and always check the law before carrying cannabis across a border.

Users should obtain products from authorised operators and consult a qualified professional when using cannabis for medical purposes. Check the label, the source of the product and any accompanying documentation before use.

Public smoking may constitute a public nuisance under public-health law. Driving after use is a safety risk and may breach the relevant road-traffic rules.

Cross-border transport must be checked against Thai law and the law of the destination country. Many countries impose severe penalties even for small quantities.

• Division of Medical Cannabis FAQ

This page does not give personalised medical advice and does not claim that cannabis treats or cures any disease. Patients should verify the latest requirements with the relevant clinic or authority before taking action.

Before operating, verify licences, premises, source of supply, sales conditions, electronic sales, advertising, delivery and on-site smoking arrangements against the latest rules.

Businesses should verify licences, premises, source of supply, sales conditions, electronic sales, vending machines, advertising, delivery and on-site smoking rules. Unauthorised medical claims and exaggerated product claims should be avoided.

Keeping the relevant records and compliance documents supports traceability and helps during an inspection. The exact records required depend on the activity and the product.

Proposals may change how these businesses operate in future, but they are not in force. This page therefore does not state that every shop must become a clinic — no enacted rule supports that statement.

Cultivation, commercial supply, processing and finished-product manufacturing are distinct activities. Do not assume that one licence covers all of them.

Growers intending to supply cannabis flower should verify cultivation standards such as GACP or other quality documents required by the authorities, together with the relevant application and record forms.

Producers of food, cosmetics, medicines or other goods must also comply with the product-specific law that governs those goods, in addition to the cannabis rules.

Testing and a Certificate of Analysis may be required for certain activities or products where the authorities specify it. Verify the requirement that applies to your own case.

• Cultivation — the purpose of growing, plus any registration or licence that may be required
• Commercial supply — conditions for selling flower and the source documentation that goes with it
• Processing — the scope of the permission held, and quality control
• Finished-product manufacturing — product-specific law for food, cosmetics, medicines and others
• Storage and transport — preserving quality and maintaining traceability

• Medical-standard cultivation guidance

Do not assume that a single licence covers every activity. The exact requirement depends on the product and the activity.

Proposed legislation is not enacted law. Its content may still change and it should not be followed as if it were binding today.

Thailand is developing legislation to organise cannabis and hemp regulation. The stated policy direction focuses on medical, health and research uses, supply-chain controls, and protection of children and vulnerable groups.

The details may change during the legislative process. This page therefore does not state an implementation date, new licence categories or new penalties, because no enacted official document supports them yet.

This section must be reviewed whenever a new bill, regulation or Royal Gazette notification is issued.

The table below is a forward-looking analysis, not a guaranteed outcome. Treat every entry as potential and subject to final legislation.

Every entry in this table is potential or possible and remains subject to final legislation.

Rely on official sources: the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, the Division of Medical Cannabis, the Thai Food and Drug Administration, the Royal Thai Government Gazette, and the relevant local authorities.