30 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

The doctor thing and "recreational" vs. "medical" are total farces. 

What I would like to see is effective regulation of safety (as far as toxic chemical use) and truth in advertising for the products along with a reasonable level of taxation on all cannabis sales including online. The taxation would easily pay for any social problems related to cannabis and much much more. 

Please put your thinking cap on, money doesn't fix all social problems caused by dope smoking....

5 minutes ago, Aussie999 said:

Please put your thinking cap on, money doesn't fix all social problems caused by dope smoking....

That isn't the point really. 

The Thai government WILL be getting its pounds of flesh out of the weed trade, one way or another.

They seem to be going to the no recreational / medical model farce.

My proposal is MUCH BETTER for both the weed business and for consumers.

As said the government is going to find a way to milk it regardless.

Online, in-shop Doctor interviews via Zoom anyone? Then send prescription via email to print?

This on and off nonsense makes thailand look really banana republic dumb on the world stage. 

17 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand to force cannabis shops to hire doctors

 

Photo of Thanakrit Jit-areerat (left) courtesy of The Nation
 

Only approved doctors can prescribe cannabis sourced from certified suppliers

Thailand’s cannabis boom is about to get a massive reality check. Starting later this year, thousands of cannabis retailers will be legally transformed into healthcare facilities—and required to have a doctor on-site to dispense weed.

 

At a packed press conference yesterday, July 8, Thanakrit Jit-areerat, Secretary to the Minister of Public Health, announced that the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) had officially launched its new Cannabis Prescription system. The system was tested for the first time today, July 9, with 50 patients.

 

“Cannabis isn’t classified as a narcotic, but we must have control measures,” Thanakrit said. “Complaints about cannabis use have surged tenfold, now impacting 1.5 million people.”

 

Ever since cannabis was decriminalised, public anxiety has grown over widespread recreational use and quality issues. To tackle this, the Ministry of Public Health is introducing sweeping regulations to rein cannabis back into the realm of medicine.

 

Under the new Herbal Control Announcement (Cannabis) for 2025, only doctors from seven designated medical fields will be authorised to prescribe cannabis. Furthermore, any cannabis sold must come from standardised, approved sources to guarantee consumer safety.

 

DTAM has also issued an official prescription form for medical cannabis, marking a decisive shift away from casual retail sales. Shops will be allowed to sell cannabis only to customers with a valid prescription.

 

“These policies won’t negatively impact the 18,000 shops already operating,” Thanakrit said. “We will work closely with retailers and local health offices to ensure everyone understands the changes.”

 

Dr Somruek Chungsaman, Director-General of DTAM, confirmed that a formal letter will be sent to the Royal Thai Police outlining what constitutes proper and improper cannabis possession to avoid confusion.

 

“Once regulations take effect this year, every cannabis outlet will effectively become a healthcare facility,” Dr Somruek said. “Until then, shops must use the controlled herb prescription system. Staff authorised to dispense cannabis will be specially trained by the department.”

 

The first 1,000 Thai traditional medicine doctors will complete their training and be ready to issue prescriptions by July 16, reported The Nation.

 

To help both patients and regulators, an IT system is being developed so retailers can check prescription records and track cannabis use. Officials are also planning to launch telemedicine services in hospitals and clinics, though this system is still in the works.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-07-10

 

 

It's actually doctors or pharmacists. Not solely doctors. 

3 hours ago, Jingthing said:

That isn't the point really. 

The Thai government WILL be getting its pounds of flesh out of the weed trade, one way or another.

They seem to be going to the no recreational / medical model farce.

My proposal is MUCH BETTER for both the weed business and for consumers.

As said the government is going to find a way to milk it regardless.

Mate,you didn't address my comment, you went off on an irrelevant tangent, you might think your proposal is the best...guess what...it isn't... You haven't even explained how your proposal will fix all the problems caused be dope users, which, by the way, has failed in every other country

17 hours ago, smedly said:

perhaps a better solution would be to have current health clinics and hospitals where doctors are already in attendance be authorized to prescribe, this of course would negate the need for cannabis shops entirely which seems inevitable anyway

Spoke to my physician at Bangkok Pattaya Hospital on Monday.  He said we (our hospital chain) will not prescribe cannabis because our government changes their mind too often.   Our owners have suggested we take the cautious approach.  

13 hours ago, AustinRacing said:

They should’ve done this at the start so the opportunistic business people wouldn’t be tempted to take advantage of poorly managed and run scheme. Nonetheless they are now following the law. 

You don't even know what the law is...  😶‍🌫️

 If I had one of the shops that get closed down, I'd sue the government for compensation! You can't just legalize weed and have people invest money in a business catering to the weed crowd and then illegalize it again and have them close down and lose their investment + income stream!

On 7/10/2025 at 3:50 AM, smedly said:

perhaps a better solution would be to have current health clinics and hospitals where doctors are already in attendance be authorized to prescribe, this of course would negate the need for cannabis shops entirely which seems inevitable anyway

This never happens; too many of these shops are owned by the elite or their friends.  What is going to happen is that certain groups are going to monopolize the business behind the scenes,

 

I noticed that the shop in Cowboy is closed, wonder how many others will bite the bullet.

 

Is the one across from nana plaza still open

 

 

Thailand the hub of flip flop decisions 

Until now I don't know if right now if I want to buy cannabis I need a license or where can I get it or not yet I want to buy for personal need 

 

Cannibalis is not a harmless drug.

 

Stop pretending it's harmless.

 

Ppl ought to stick to more benign recreational drugs like wine.

 

Maybe this gov't call will help bring back more family travelers to TH.

 

 

As of today 13/7/25 do I need prescription to buy if yes where can I get it... thanks from old falag going by the rolls 

2 minutes ago, Simon 55 said:

As of today 13/7/25 do I need prescription to buy if yes where can I get it... thanks from old falag going by the rolls 

Why dont you go and see. Your question has been discussed and answered here numerous times. 

My local shop will take orders from their house  life goes on.

 

I'm back to meeting up at 7 11 parking lot.

3 hours ago, Woke to Sounds said:

Cannibalis is not a harmless drug.

 

Stop pretending it's harmless.

 

Ppl ought to stick to more benign recreational drugs like wine.

 

Maybe this gov't call will help bring back more family travelers to TH.

 

 

Yep, gotta love the wine drinkers. Have a bottle with dinner, and get behind the wheel endangering everyone around them. Calling drinking wine benign is ridiculous. 

Nobody answered my question and it's not enough to go to the store because the store sell me but I want to make sure the police cannot arrest me the store is not enough evidence and nobody really answer as of today not tomorrow today can I buy not sell bye thank you