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I keep it in airtight 32 oz Ball Mason jars (wide mouth type) with two Boost 8 gram sized gel packs in each jar, which regulates the humidity inside the jar to be at 62% at all times. The 8 gram sized gel pack is supposed to be good for around 30 grams of cannabis. I keep no more than 30 grams per jar and I put two gel packs in each jar to be sure the humidity is well controlled. Stays fresh in the jar for a very long time and no mold if you don't open the jar often and keep the jar well sealed. Links to gel packs and mason jars on Lazada below: https://www.lazada.co.th/products/boost-62-4867-gram-2-ways-control-humidity-i3442343659-s12735729574.html https://www.lazada.co.th/products/32-oz-ball-mason-jar-wide-mouth-pint-jar-32-oz-32-i5240655483-s22249394005.html

More from ChatGPT, although I'm not sure it's a 100% accurate data. I would suggest verifying the information below for yourself with a local clinic when obtaining your prescription: In Thailand, legal medical cannabis use is based on a prescription system. To be fully compliant, patients must obtain a valid P.T.33 prescription from a licensed clinic or doctor. This prescription allows legal purchase of cannabis products from licensed dispensaries and is valid for 30 days. Many clinics also offer a one-year smart card for convenience, which links to your patient record and makes monthly renewals easier, though it is not legally required for possession and this is only issued by doctors and clinics and not an official card provided by the government. The typical cost involves a fee of around 500 Baht for the one-year smart card and a monthly fee of around 200 Baht for the prescription. The P.T.33 form must be surrendered to the dispensary for their records when making a purchase, meaning you will not have it in your possession afterward. Some clinics may also provide an optional medical certificate describing your condition, but this is not necessary to meet legal requirements. If you are ever questioned by authorities, the most important thing is to be able to prove you have a valid, active P.T.33 prescription. Since you do not keep the physical copy after purchase, it is a good idea to take a photo of it and keep purchase receipts from your dispensary. The smart card alone is not enough to prove legal possession. In summary, staying legal requires keeping your monthly prescription up to date and retaining evidence of it even after you surrender the form. A smart card and receipts help but do not replace the legal necessity of a valid prescription under Thai law.

What I find also interesting is that I keep seeing updates online from one vendor I occasionally buy from. They are still listing per gram prices for the various strains they offer, usually around 25 strains at any given time, with quantities ranging from as little as 1 gram to as much as 6 kilograms. I am not sure who would be purchasing that much now, even amounts like 100 grams (about 3 ounces) or 450 grams (roughly a pound), considering the recent changes in the law. It seems they are still openly selling quantities that would be considered to exceed a typical 30-day medical supply. I know this vendor is now requiring a medical certificate to purchase, but I have not contacted them to ask whether they will actually sell more than a 30-day supply, meaning more than 30 grams. I assume they do, given that they are advertising prices for much larger quantities. They also started offering a few GACP-certified strains since the law changes were announced in June, but the majority of their stock still does not appear to be GACP certified. I would assume that if they were violating any laws here they would have at least stopped advertising their large quantities and non-GACP products, but that is just my speculation.

Never hurts to play it safe.

Your welcome. I don’t think they are going to be testing THC levels or measuring the potency of extracts issued for medical use by a licensed and certified clinic. It also seems likely that if an extract or concentrate is provided directly by a doctor or licensed clinic in Thailand, the 0.2% THC limit might not actually apply. That rule appears to be aimed more at preventing the manufacture, sale, and distribution of extracts for commercial purposes. I also doubt enforcement will ever focus heavily on how much or what form of cannabis an individual possesses, unless it is an obviously excessive amount. So far, enforcement seems to be limited to the sale and distribution side. That said, I do believe people should stay vigilant and keep an eye on any developments in the news and watch closely for any news of changes to law enforcement and a change to a focus on enforcement against individual users.

A bit more below from ChatGPT regarding the possible reclassification of cannabis flowers as a Category 5 narcotic. While it has not happened yet, it still seems quite likely it will at this point. Once it does, I would strongly recommend that anyone who wants to safely possess cannabis should have a valid medical certificate. --- ChatGPT: Cannabis flower has been reclassified, but it is currently classified as a controlled herb, not yet a Category 5 narcotic in full legal terms. Here’s the breakdown: 1. Controlled Herb (June 2025) As of June 23 2025, Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health issued a regulation—published in the Royal Gazette—declaring cannabis flower a “controlled herb” under the Thai Traditional Medicine Wisdom Protection and Promotion Act B.E. 2552 (2009). This reversed the broader decriminalization from 2022 and restricts possession and sale to medical use only with a prescription from licensed practitioners. 2. Retracting Recreational Use and Buds The new regulation revoked the 2022 order that removed cannabis from narcotics, reasserting control over the flower component—especially the buds. 3. Narcotic Classification (Category 5) Proposed: There is strong government intent to reclassify cannabis (especially flower with significant THC) as a Category 5 narcotic again. Reports confirm the Health Minister has indicated this move and official notifications are expected imminently, but as of mid‑July 2025, it has not yet officially taken effect.

I think if you are a medical user, and have your paperwork in order, you can probably safely travel with up to 30 grams within Thailand. I use both ChatGPT and Grok. I think they both have their pluses and minuses. They both make mistakes. So using one to cross check the other is never a bad idea. I just asked ChatGPT to check that Grok information for accuracy and it said the following: ChatGPT: The information you posted is generally accurate and well summarized but I will point out a few areas that could be misleading or need clarification based on the actual regulations in Thailand as of mid 2025. Main Corrections and Clarifications below. Prescription Source for Medical Use: According to the Thai Ministry of Public Health, medical cannabis prescriptions must come from licensed medical practitioners. While traditional Thai medicine practitioners are included, there is no official allowance for pharmacists or dentists to issue cannabis prescriptions. That part of the summary may be incorrect. 0.2% THC Rule Clarification: The rule about ≤0.2% THC applies only to extracts, not to dried cannabis flower. Cannabis flower is considered legal for medical use regardless of THC percentage, but any extract (oil, tincture, edible) above 0.2% THC is classified as a narcotic under the Narcotics Code. Possession Quantities and Intent to Distribute: The statement that possession over 30 grams or 30 milliliters could trigger intent-to-distribute charges is based on older guidelines that applied before legalization in 2022. The current regulations as of 2025 under the Public Health Act do not officially set a specific weight limit like 30 grams in the legal text. Law enforcement may still use discretion, but this 30-gram figure is not codified in the current laws. Cultivation Rules: Cultivation is actually prohibited for personal use under the June 2025 regulations unless for medical purposes and must be registered with the FDA. The previous allowance for home-growing without restriction was revoked. Saying “no limit on plants” is outdated. New regulations emphasize stricter control, with unregistered cultivation risking legal action. Public Health Act Citation: The correct citation is the Public Health Act B.E. 2535 (1992) but the more relevant legal instrument as of 2025 is the Ministerial Regulation on Cannabis Control 2025 which supplements the Public Health Act. The Narcotics Code (amended) also plays a role in criminal penalties.

Below is an updated summary I just gathered from Grok AI after it collected information from various online sources. My suggestion would be to obtain a medical certificate by the end of this month if you plan to continue possessing and using it in the future. So far, enforcement appears to have focused mainly on sellers and vendors rather than individual users, but that could change. I would recommend continuing to monitor the news for any reports of enforcement actions against individual users to get a better sense of the potential legal risks for personal possession and use going forward. --- From Grok: Thailand Cannabis Possession Regulations (Updated July 15, 2025) As of July 15, 2025, Thailand’s cannabis regulations, effective from June 26, 2025, ban recreational use and impose strict controls on possession. Below are the updated possession restrictions based on the latest information: Possession Restrictions for Cannabis in Thailand (2025) 1. Recreational Use: • Recreational cannabis use is illegal. Possession of cannabis flower or products for non-medical purposes violates the Public Health Act 2535 BE (1992), with penalties including fines up to 25,000 Baht (~US$700) or up to 3 months imprisonment. • No specific possession limit is defined for recreational use, as any amount without a medical prescription is illegal. Enforcement is inconsistent due to a 30–60 day grace period (extending into late July or August 2025), allowing time for businesses and individuals to adapt. 2. Medical Use: • Possession for medical purposes is legal with a prescription from a doctor, traditional Thai or Chinese medicine practitioner, pharmacist, or dentist. Prescriptions are limited to a 30-day supply. • The amount must align with the prescribed treatment and be sourced from licensed dispensaries meeting Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP) standards. No explicit quantity limit beyond the 30-day supply is specified. 3. THC Content and Intent to Distribute: • Cannabis extracts and products (e.g., edibles, oils) must contain ≤0.2% THC to be legally possessed without special permission. Possession of extracts exceeding 0.2% THC is a Category 5 narcotic offense, carrying harsher penalties under the Narcotics Code. • Possession of more than 30 grams or 30 milliliters of cannabis or its extracts may be treated as intent to distribute under existing narcotics laws, leading to fines up to 100,000 Baht or imprisonment up to 7 years, unless the individual has a prescription or a permit (e.g., for research or export). This threshold is a guideline, not a new rule from 2024 or 2025. 4. Specific Restrictions: • Minors (under 20), pregnant women, and breastfeeding women are prohibited from possessing or using cannabis, except with medical authorization. • Public consumption (e.g., smoking in schools, temples, or malls) is illegal, with fines up to 25,000 Baht (~US$700) or 3 months imprisonment. Possession is allowed only in private areas. • Tourists cannot import or export cannabis or its seeds, regardless of quantity. 5. Cultivation: • Individuals can cultivate cannabis but must register with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) via the “Plookganja” app or website. No limit on the number of plants exists, but registration is recommended in case future laws require licensing. Enforcement Context: • A 30–60 day enforcement delay (announced June 28, 2025) applies primarily to businesses (e.g., licensing for dispensaries), but the recreational ban and prescription requirement are legally in effect. Enforcement is inconsistent, with authorities focusing on unlicensed vendors and illegal products (e.g., edibles exceeding 0.2% THC). • A crackdown on illegal cannabis edibles, spurred by a toddler’s hospitalization in Chiang Mai after consuming cannabis gummies, has led to nationwide raids, seizures, and potential vendor arrests. (Sources: The Nation Thailand, July 6, 2025; FTN News, July 11, 2025; Thai Examiner, July 7, 2025) Summary: • Recreational possession: Illegal; any amount without a prescription risks fines up to 25,000 Baht or 3 months imprisonment. • Medical possession: Limited to a 30-day supply with a prescription; products must have ≤0.2% THC. • Intent to distribute: Possession of >30 grams or 30 milliliters without a prescription or permit may be treated as intent to distribute under the Narcotics Code. • Special restrictions: No possession by minors, pregnant, or breastfeeding women (unless medically authorized); no public use; no import/export. • Cultivation: No plant limit but requires FDA registration. Enforcement Actions (June 26–July 15, 2025): Recent enforcement has focused on closing unlicensed cannabis shops (over 70 in Bangkok), seizing illegal products like high-THC edibles, and enforcing prescription requirements. The toddler incident in Chiang Mai prompted nartionwide raids on non-compliant products. No specific arrests of individuals for recreational use or possession without a prescription have been reported, with authorities prioritizing businesses during the 30–60 day grace period (until late July or August 2025).

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3063964/2-year-old-girl-hospitalised-after-accidentally-eating-cannabis-gummies https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2025/07/07/crackdown-on-dangerous-marijuana-infused-products-after-toddler-left-unconscious-in-hospital-for-24-hours/

To me it all seems pretty easy to get things sorted. Get a one-year medical cannabis user card, buy your weed online in whatever quantity you want, if you take it outside, never carry more than 30 grams with you and always have your card on you when carrying. When the year is up, renew the card and continue on. Seems like pretty minimal hassle. Could be a lot worse.

It’s OK, thanks. I’ve got a few clinic options in Pathumthani, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan, most of them offering video appointments. I’d much rather do it in person though, like you did in Phuket, without any video recording. I’ll wait a bit since this is all still new. I expect more Bangkok clinics will pop up soon as they get their systems and cards set up. Probably within a month or so there will be plenty of convenient walk-in options in Bangkok as well.

Greenhead Pattaya clinic where you can get the documents done in Pattaya: https://maps.app.goo.gl/c6avSNJE17cwZRqY6

I agree, good just to have the card, whether you actually need it in order to buy cannabis or not. Good to have just in case you ever get questioned by any local authorities so that you can prove that you are a legal user of cannabis for medical reasons.

I found out that they don't have a doctor in Bangkok that can issue the documents. Only in Phuket and their shop in Pattaya on Second Road, close to Central Festival.

According to Google Maps they also have a branch in Bangkok on Silom right next to the BTS station. It looks like a small shop though. I wonder if they are issuing the cards and prescriptions there too or not. According to their Google Maps listing, they have nearly 30 branches around Thailand.