Thailand Introduces Prescription Form to Regulate Medical Cannabis Use

Thailand has launched an official prescription form (P.T.33) for medical cannabis, marking a major regulatory shift. The new form allows licensed practitioners—including doctors and traditional healers—to prescribe cannabis for 15 approved conditions. Each prescription must document patient identity, diagnosis, dosage, and duration, and is valid for 30 days. Dispensers must retain records for one year for compliance. The move follows delays and revisions to ensure safety and standardisation, with rules taking effect the day after publication in the Royal Gazette. This step aims to tighten control over cannabis use while improving patient access in a regulated framework.