2 minutes ago, Ebumbu said:

 

What is/was the maximum bud you can keep at any time? I have had to massively downsize. It broke my heart. But, #1 rule is, don't get arrested. 

I inquired about how much I could have at home and didn't get a direct answer.   Maybe this new system has intentional grey areas. 

I'm guessing a lot of us have pre-new-rule medicine at home. I don't want to assume anything until this is addressed (if ever) by the government. They should help those of us who want to be legal to stay legal, but alas. 🤷‍♂️

16 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

That certainly looks nice, I haven't smoked hash for over 20 years.  It brings back memories of burnt blistered fingers and sofas and t shirts peppered with what we called "blim burns"    I accidentally burnt my cat once whilst it slept on my knee lol

 Anyway go for it , at 200bt a gram you cant go far wrong its peanuts just over £4 uk per gram    We were paying £3 per gram back in the 80's and it wasn't Charas either lol 

 There is some  worries  though, was it smuggled in up an Indians Arse?

and did the condom hold together?   

I thought it easy to buy it here for that price online?

 

https://bkkushhh.com/product-category/hash/

12 minutes ago, Ebumbu said:

 

What is/was the maximum bud you can keep at any time? I have had to massively downsize. It broke my heart. But, #1 rule is, don't get arrested. 

 

Yes, I haven’t seen any official announcements on this yet. Maybe as long as you have a medical certificate and the amount you hold is clearly for personal use, not large enough to suggest resale or export, it should not be a problem. But who really knows. We will only know for sure if they start cracking down and making arrests based on possession amounts.

19 minutes ago, short-Timer said:

 

Yes, I haven’t seen any official announcements on this yet. Maybe as long as you have a medical certificate and the amount you hold is clearly for personal use, not large enough to suggest resale or export, it should not be a problem. But who really knows. We will only know for sure if they start cracking down and making arrests based on possession amounts.

If you don't smoke it in the street it will never be an issue, just be discreet , its not difficult , we all managed ok before

6 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

If you don't smoke it in the street it will never be an issue, just be discreet , its not difficult , we all managed ok before

Correct. Most likely if you aren't smoking in public you won't have problems. But there is always the risk of a disgruntled neighbor filing a report with the police if you smoke at home and the smoke bothers them. 

 

 

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31 minutes ago, short-Timer said:

 

Yes, I haven’t seen any official announcements on this yet. Maybe as long as you have a medical certificate and the amount you hold is clearly for personal use, not large enough to suggest resale or export, it should not be a problem. But who really knows. We will only know for sure if they start cracking down and making arrests based on possession amounts.

 

I read that it's 30 grams max. It's supposed to represent 30 days. Apparently, the license says max 30 grams. I am scrambling to remain legal. They don't make it very bloody clear. I have to figure out details or risk potential prison. 

1 minute ago, short-Timer said:

Correct. Most likely if you aren't smoking in public you won't have problems. But there is always the risk of a disgruntled neighbor filing a report with the police if you smoke at home and the smoke bothers them. 

A big part of the change in the rules is pot smoke being a public nuisance.  I don't want to test the boundaries.  A foreigner smoking weed and annoying a Thai might trigger a quicker response from the cops.  This is not slamming Thailand, it would be the same in many countries. It ain't worth the risk.

17 minutes ago, Ebumbu said:

 

I read that it's 30 grams max. It's supposed to represent 30 days. Apparently, the license says max 30 grams. I am scrambling to remain legal. They don't make it very bloody clear. I have to figure out details or risk potential prison. 

 

It seems 30 grams is the maximum allowed per prescription purchase, but the law does not clearly state any possession limits. It is still a gray area. Many people likely stocked up before the law changed, so plenty are sitting on six to twelve month supplies. We will have to wait and see how it plays out. So far, there have been no reports of arrests for possession, so no need to panic yet. If things do start to tighten up and you are concerned, worst case you can always flush it. I would not stress until at least the sixty day grace period ends at the end of August, which was probably intended to let shops clear out existing stock. For now, you can still walk into any Sukhumvit weed shop and buy as much as you want, so everything is still in flux. At the end of August there could also be some additional delays made on enforcement too. It's all a coin toss right now.

11 minutes ago, Galong said:

A big part of the change in the rules is pot smoke being a public nuisance.  I don't want to test the boundaries.  A foreigner smoking weed and annoying a Thai might trigger a quicker response from the cops.  This is not slamming Thailand, it would be the same in many countries. It ain't worth the risk.

The public nuisance rule has been in place since the day cannabis was decriminalized. That part is not new. There has always been a 25,000 Baht fine for smoking in public or non-designated areas if someone files a complaint. So far, I have not seen any reports of anyone actually being fined. That could obviously change, but I suspect in major nightlife areas where plenty of people smoke openly, it likely will not be heavily enforced. Still, I would tread carefully just to be safe.

I have read that hash is not legal. It's not flower. Am I reading wrong, or nobody really knows  yet? If it is legal, surely they don't weigh it the same as flower. Also, it's considered a narcotic, but cannabis flower is not. Can anyone sort this?

7 minutes ago, short-Timer said:

 

It seems 30 grams is the maximum allowed per prescription purchase, but the law does not clearly state any possession limits. It is still a gray area. Many people likely stocked up before the law changed, so plenty are sitting on six to twelve month supplies. We will have to wait and see how it plays out. So far, there have been no reports of arrests for possession, so no need to panic yet. If things do start to tighten up and you are concerned, worst case you can always flush it. I would not stress until at least the sixty day grace period ends at the end of August, which was probably intended to let shops clear out existing stock. For now, you can still walk into any Sukhumvit weed shop and buy as much as you want, so everything is still in flux. At the end of August there could also be some additional delays made on enforcement too. It's all a coin toss right now.

 

DAMN!!! I threw it out. AAAAGH. Man. I wish I hadn't. I was sitting on 12 months, yes. Down the toilet. 

21 minutes ago, short-Timer said:

Correct. Most likely if you aren't smoking in public you won't have problems. But there is always the risk of a disgruntled neighbor filing a report with the police if you smoke at home and the smoke bothers them. 

Jesus how big do you roll them in order to upset a neighbour?  You do realise the cheech and chong films were not to be taken literally?   Anyway you could always build a shed and smoke inside it

Just now, Ebumbu said:

I have read that hash is not legal. It's not flower. Am I reading wrong, or nobody really knows  yet? If it is legal, surely they don't weigh it the same as flower. Also, it's considered a narcotic, but cannabis flower is not. Can anyone sort this?

I don't think it's legal. I think it's considered a concentrate or an extract which is not legal unless prescribed by a doctor. Just like gummies, cookies, vapes, etc. All technically illegal. I think enforcement on edibles has already started though. I think I read something about shops already being raided for selling edibles. 

2 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

Jesus how big do you roll them in order to upset a neighbour?  You do realise the cheech and chong films were not to be taken literally?   Anyway you could always build a shed and smoke inside it

I don't think size matters in this case. One of those rare instances in life where it doesn't. If the smoke from even a few hits from a joint on a regular basis is enough to upset neighbors, perhaps you could have a problem. 

5 minutes ago, short-Timer said:

The public nuisance rule has been in place since the day cannabis was decriminalized. That part is not new. There has always been a 25,000 Baht fine for smoking in public or non-designated areas if someone files a complaint. So far, I have not seen any reports of anyone actually being fined. That could obviously change, but I suspect in major nightlife areas where plenty of people smoke openly, it likely will not be heavily enforced. Still, I would tread carefully just to be safe.

Yeah, I knew that was always the 'rule'. I should have said the smoke complaints factored into the new status on cannabis in general.

Now, where do I go to complain about cigarettes and black smoke trucks? 🤔🤷‍♂️

Just now, short-Timer said:

I don't think size matters in this case. One of those rare instances in life where it doesn't. If the smoke from even a few hits from a joint on a regular basis is enough to upset neighbors, perhaps you could have a problem. 

I guess it depends where one lives, out here in the sticks in darkest Surin I have never had a problem in 30 years, But I make a habit of not pissing my neighbours off, 

10 minutes ago, Ebumbu said:

 

DAMN!!! I threw it out. AAAAGH. Man. I wish I hadn't. I was sitting on 12 months, yes. Down the toilet. 

Flushing good weed down the toilet??? That's a crime in itself! 😂 

 

When they decriminalized it in June 2022 they let something like 3,500 people out of the prisons in Thailand for cannabis related offenses. I doubt if they really want to go back to filling the prisons with weed offenders again. The prisons are already overloaded. Time will tell, but I suspect enforcement will mainly be limited to fines and confiscation. 

3 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

I guess it depends where one lives, out here in the sticks in darkest Surin I have never had a problem in 30 years, But I make a habit of not pissing my neighbours off, 

Yeah, you probably don't have much to worry about over there. Especially if you live in a detached home. I think people living in cities or in apartments or condos are at greater risk of pissing off their neighbors.

If you can get a photocopy of the business license or registration document from the vendor you buy your weed from, it might be useful to keep it on hand. Just in case you are ever questioned, you can show that you purchased it from a legally registered source.

 

At the top of the Thai business license document, you will usually see their business license number issued by the Ministry of Public Health. These licenses are typically valid for one year and will say something along the lines of: “License to Sell and Prepare Controlled Herbal Medicines for Commercial Purposes According to the Act on the Protection and Promotion of Thai Traditional Medicine Wisdom B.E. 2542 (1999).”

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.
 

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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).

32 minutes ago, RSD1 said:

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.
 

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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).

Well, almost all of this sucks. I hope it's tweaked to be a bit more reasonable. For example, "Possession is allowed only in private areas." Does that mean I can't take my medicine with me when I go on vacation within Thailand?  Is it up to a cop to decide?

Do they not realize that not every month has 30 days? 😒

Again with the one example of an irresponsible parent or party-goer. FFS, how about going after all of the people who ride motorbikes with toddlers not wearing helmets... oh wait, this isn't really about safety, it's about control and appeasing a noisy minority.  Silly me for thinking the doctor actually cared. 🤦

On the potential bright side, Grok has a track record that isn't exactly stellar. I use Chat GPT and get misinformation all the time. Let's see how this plays out.

Much thanks for going to the effort of putting this all together. 🙏

I just ordered 4 ounces of very good Indica, which will last me for 5/6 months. I only smoke one at night before bedtime. 

 

2 minutes ago, KireB said:

I just ordered 4 ounces of very good Indica, which will last me for 5/6 months. I only smoke one at night before bedtime. 

 

A lot of us are the same. I don't want to go to the clinic every month.  My medical condition doesn't change every month. I've got medical records to show that, but this is not about being reasonable. This is their chest-pounding control fantasy.  

27 minutes ago, Galong said:

Well, almost all of this sucks. I hope it's tweaked to be a bit more reasonable. For example, "Possession is allowed only in private areas." Does that mean I can't take my medicine with me when I go on vacation within Thailand?  Is it up to a cop to decide?

Do they not realize that not every month has 30 days? 😒

Again with the one example of an irresponsible parent or party-goer. FFS, how about going after all of the people who ride motorbikes with toddlers not wearing helmets... oh wait, this isn't really about safety, it's about control and appeasing a noisy minority.  Silly me for thinking the doctor actually cared. 🤦

On the potential bright side, Grok has a track record that isn't exactly stellar. I use Chat GPT and get misinformation all the time. Let's see how this plays out.

Much thanks for going to the effort of putting this all together. 🙏

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.

2 minutes ago, RSD1 said:

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.

Great information! Thanks for taking the time to put all of your posts together. 🙏

The 0.2% THC rule seemed problematic. For example, if I go to a clinic and get a product that is labled as being within the limit and it turns out that it's higher, who is in trouble? Rhetorical question, of course. 
 

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.

 

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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.

14 minutes ago, Galong said:

Great information! Thanks for taking the time to put all of your posts together. 🙏

The 0.2% THC rule seemed problematic. For example, if I go to a clinic and get a product that is labled as being within the limit and it turns out that it's higher, who is in trouble? Rhetorical question, of course. 
 

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.

4 hours ago, short-Timer said:

Flushing good weed down the toilet??? That's a crime in itself! 😂 

 

When they decriminalized it in June 2022 they let something like 3,500 people out of the prisons in Thailand for cannabis related offenses. I doubt if they really want to go back to filling the prisons with weed offenders again. The prisons are already overloaded. Time will tell, but I suspect enforcement will mainly be limited to fines and confiscation. 

 

It was traumatic. I stalled two days. Then I thought: This amount is too much. This is a felony amount. I cannot take that risk. It was like flushing love and money down the toilet. I did it because I am unclear what the laws are and the enforcement are. Tomorrow I will get the stupid prescription BS. And I suppose I will keep it under 30 grams unless instructed otherwise. 

24 minutes ago, Ebumbu said:

 

It was traumatic. I stalled two days. Then I thought: This amount is too much. This is a felony amount. I cannot take that risk. It was like flushing love and money down the toilet. I did it because I am unclear what the laws are and the enforcement are. Tomorrow I will get the stupid prescription BS. And I suppose I will keep it under 30 grams unless instructed otherwise. 

Never hurts to play it safe.