Thailand Regulates Cannabis Shops with New GIS-based System

Thailand's Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine has launched a GIS-based system to monitor licensed cannabis outlets. This move aims to reinforce regulations confining cannabis use to medical purposes and increase oversight as legal frameworks evolve. The Medical Cannabis GIS (MC-GIS) platform will help verify licenses, ensuring outlets operate legally, while increasing public access to licensed locations online and enhancing compliance tracking.

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Dr. Thewan Thaneerat, deputy director-general of the department, emphasized that the system is set to improve transparency and public safety. With 18,517 cannabis-related establishments registered, 7,131 closed in 2025 after failing to renew their licenses. The system now oversees the remaining 11,386 legally operating outlets.

Through the MC-GIS platform, the public can easily verify licensed cannabis shops and cultivation sites. Additionally, the Traffy Fondue application enables users to report any suspected illegal activities. Authorities hope these measures will bolster confidence in the appropriate medical use of cannabis and ensure stringent compliance.

Looking forward, the system is poised for continual updates to adapt to any new regulations and societal changes regarding medical cannabis use. Officials remain committed to maintaining a clear regulatory environment to support safe healthcare applications of cannabis.

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