Just looking for clarification.

 

Please give feedback if my understanding is not current.

 

My understanding is that it's currently permissible to purchase cannabis for medical reasons if you're in the possession of medical prescription authorizing you to purchase cannabis.

That there is a short list of ailments which are acceptable.

And that the medical prescription is valid for one month.

 

My questions:

 

• What quantity is acceptable by the authorities to be a months supply?
• Does the script allow you to make only a single purchase or can one make a number of purchases up until the end date on the prescription?
• Once the end date elapses are you covered for any cannabis which might still be in your possession?

 

thanks

   

PHUKET:
currently do not need a script in most places,  can buy in shops OR save tons of baht and buy online for 1/10th the price

Not sure elsewhere

I have yet to be asked for a prescription - or be given a limit on quantity purchased - in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, or Hua Hin.

NOTHING HAS CHANGED !

All those questions are moot now. The only thing that limits the amount of one's monthly supply is either how much one can consume in a month or how much one can store in their freezer for the future.

3 hours ago, RSD1 said:

All those questions are moot now. The only thing that limits the amount of one's monthly supply is either how much one can consume in a month or how much one can store in their freezer for the future.

Agree ... and corruption seems to have won once again.

 

Someone tell me again that TH is a developing country and not 3rd world.   Not that there is anything wrong with that, just don't piss down my back and try to tell me it raining.

 

... prostitution is illegal

... need a script for 'medical cannabis'

... agents only hold your hand at Imm

 

Why I'm here, much better than 'big brother' looking over my shoulder or up my A$$, looking for something else to tax 

 

Living the Dream ... ROCK ON

        

On 10/4/2025 at 1:11 PM, zzzzz said:

PHUKET:
currently do not need a script in most places,  can buy in shops OR save tons of baht and buy online for 1/10th the price

Not sure elsewhere

 

It seems, from what you're saying, that Cannabis vendors continue to sell without requiring a prescription, even though this is against the Governments amended rulings on Cannabis as announced on the 25 June in the Thai Royal Gazette.

 

This is what I've found on the web, also partially answers my question about what constitutes a months supply (30 grams).

 

JUSLAWS report: 

On 25 June 2025, the Ministry of Public Health of Thailand published an announcement in the Royal Gazette to amend the previous Announcement on Controlled Herbs (Cannabis) B.E. 2565 dated on 11 November 2022, which is the main body of regulations regarding cannabis flowers in Thailand. This new announcement was made effective on 26 June 2025, the day after its publication in the Royal Gazette.

The amendment to cannabis law in Thailand has now come into force and shall be observed by cannabis sellers, growers, and consumers alike.

Foreigners can still buy cannabis, but any person purchasing and possessing cannabis must be in possession of a prescription from a licensed medical practitioner under the Medical Profession Act, the Thai Traditional Medicine Act, or the Dental Professional Act.

The prescription must specify that the treatment prescribes the use of cannabis.

Failure to display a valid prescription if caught by the Royal Thai Police with cannabis flowers may lead to serious legal trouble. Police may also investigate the shop where the user bought the flowers from as the shop would also be liable for selling to someone not having a doctor prescription for cannabis.

The police may detain the cannabis user and/or shop staff no more than 48 hours for questioning. Then, the police may bring the offender to a judge who can order to continue the detention for up to 84 days pending the sentencing.

 

The quantity of cannabis flowers sold to an individual possessing a prescription from a licensed medical practitioner must not exceed 30 days of use.

At the moment, it appears that the threshold seems to have been arbitrarily set at 30 grams per patient per month, but it remains to be seen how dispensaries can verify how much a buyer with a prescription has purchased from other sources during the last 30 days.

A cannabis consumer with over 30 grams of cannabis caught by the Royal Thai Police flowers may find himself in serious legal trouble. The police may also investigate the shop where the user bought the flowers from to see if the quantity purchased was properly reported on the from Phor.Tor.29 by the seller.

The police may detain the cannabis user and/or shop staff no more than 48 hours for questioning. Then, the police may bring the offender to a judge who can order to continue the detention for up to 84 days pending the sentencing.

 

If JUSLAWS is correct, if you were to be caught in possession of Cannabis without holding a prescription, your legal defense appears to be " Vendors are openly selling cannabis without requiring a prescription, so it must be legal".

 

Would a Thai Court accept this as an acceptable defense?

1 hour ago, rockyysdt said:

Would a Thai Court accept this as an acceptable defense?

 

The answer is no. Laws concerning possession of all illegal items are always based on the act of possession itself, not on where or how the item was obtained. Those people caught at airports with suitcases full of drugs who claim they are just mules being paid a small fee to transport the drugs or even insist that they didn't know they were carrying drugs at all gain nothing from that defense in terms of guilt or criminal responsibility. Whether their story is true or not doesn’t matter, because it’s immaterial. What matters is simple: you had it, and that alone determines the offense.

Since the amendment of the law in June 2022, I am not aware of any cases in which foreign nationals in Thailand have been arrested or charged with an offense related to the possession of cannabis for personal use, regardless of quantity. This includes numerous individuals in possession of amounts exceeding 30 grams out there and who have not suffered any legal consequence.

 

That said, it remains unclear at what threshold the quantity of cannabis in one’s possession may be considered sufficient to suggest an intent to traffic or distribute. It is possible that such a risk does not arise unless the quantities involved are measured in kilograms. Some reports have suggested that possession exceeding 100 grams may fall within that risk category, although this seems to be largely speculative.

 

Even in cases where an individual possesses more than 100 grams, I remain doubtful that such possession alone would lead to legal consequences, provided it is clearly for personal use and there is no indication of transportation for distribution or an attempt to smuggle it out of the country. For instance, if the cannabis were stored at a private residence, such as in glass containers, or being kept in refrigeration, it is unlikely that any issue would arise. Provided that one’s activities do not disturb neighbors or attract public complaints, legal complications appear improbable.

 

Nevertheless, I welcome correction should my interpretation be mistaken.

Both my online suppliers tell me there is zero enforcement and business as usual ie no RX needed, no limit buying

Have heard, read nothing on anyone being busted or caught here in phuket.
Shops are open and people are smoking in public and in the weed shops/clubs ( u cant avoid the smell on Bangla)  
 

15 hours ago, RSD1 said:

Even in cases where an individual possesses more than 100 grams, I remain doubtful that such possession alone would lead to legal consequences, provided it is clearly for personal use and there is no indication of transportation for distribution or an attempt to smuggle it out of the country. For instance, if the cannabis were stored at a private residence, such as in glass containers, or being kept in refrigeration, it is unlikely that any issue would arise. Provided that one’s activities do not disturb neighbors or attract public complaints, legal complications appear improbable.

 

Nevertheless, I welcome correction should my interpretation be mistaken.

 

As I'm pretty uneasy when it comes to laws of a land, I tend towards being overly cautious.

 

Would it be unreasonable to say that lack of enforcement is more a political thing than legal?

 

Compliance and enforcement can end up being flavour of the month.

Also enforcement can vary, region to region.

 

In Thailand the norm seems to be waves of "crack down" rather than continuous enforcement, not to mention opportunities to shake you down.

 

 

16 hours ago, rockyysdt said:

On 25 June 2025, the Ministry of Public Health of Thailand published an announcement in the Royal Gazette to amend the previous Announcement on Controlled Herbs (Cannabis) B.E. 2565 dated on 11 November 2022, which is the main body of regulations regarding cannabis flowers in Thailand. This new announcement was made effective on 26 June 2025, the day after its publication in the Royal Gazette.

Thaksin proxy Government was dismissed from 1st June 2025, anything enacted between then and the Anutin government (5th September 2025) is null and void. You're all discussing an announcement that is invalid.

16 hours ago, rockyysdt said:

 

It seems, from what you're saying, that Cannabis vendors continue to sell without requiring a prescription, even though this is against the Governments amended rulings on Cannabis as announced on the 25 June in the Thai Royal Gazette.

 

This is what I've found on the web, also partially answers my question about what constitutes a months supply (30 grams).

 

JUSLAWS report: 

On 25 June 2025, the Ministry of Public Health of Thailand published an announcement in the Royal Gazette to amend the previous Announcement on Controlled Herbs (Cannabis) B.E. 2565 dated on 11 November 2022, which is the main body of regulations regarding cannabis flowers in Thailand. This new announcement was made effective on 26 June 2025, the day after its publication in the Royal Gazette.

The amendment to cannabis law in Thailand has now come into force and shall be observed by cannabis sellers, growers, and consumers alike.

Foreigners can still buy cannabis, but any person purchasing and possessing cannabis must be in possession of a prescription from a licensed medical practitioner under the Medical Profession Act, the Thai Traditional Medicine Act, or the Dental Professional Act.

The prescription must specify that the treatment prescribes the use of cannabis.

Failure to display a valid prescription if caught by the Royal Thai Police with cannabis flowers may lead to serious legal trouble. Police may also investigate the shop where the user bought the flowers from as the shop would also be liable for selling to someone not having a doctor prescription for cannabis.

The police may detain the cannabis user and/or shop staff no more than 48 hours for questioning. Then, the police may bring the offender to a judge who can order to continue the detention for up to 84 days pending the sentencing.

 

The quantity of cannabis flowers sold to an individual possessing a prescription from a licensed medical practitioner must not exceed 30 days of use.

At the moment, it appears that the threshold seems to have been arbitrarily set at 30 grams per patient per month, but it remains to be seen how dispensaries can verify how much a buyer with a prescription has purchased from other sources during the last 30 days.

A cannabis consumer with over 30 grams of cannabis caught by the Royal Thai Police flowers may find himself in serious legal trouble. The police may also investigate the shop where the user bought the flowers from to see if the quantity purchased was properly reported on the from Phor.Tor.29 by the seller.

The police may detain the cannabis user and/or shop staff no more than 48 hours for questioning. Then, the police may bring the offender to a judge who can order to continue the detention for up to 84 days pending the sentencing.

 

If JUSLAWS is correct, if you were to be caught in possession of Cannabis without holding a prescription, your legal defense appears to be " Vendors are openly selling cannabis without requiring a prescription, so it must be legal".

 

Would a Thai Court accept this as an acceptable defense?

No

8 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Government was dismissed from 1st June 2025, anything enacted between then and the Anutin government (5th September 2025) is null and void. You're all discussing an announcement that is invalid.

 

I haven't heard anything announcing that.  As far as I can tell, recreational being made illegal is considered the law of the land now, but not currently enforced.  Just like prostitution.  I am of the opinion that was their intention all along.  Basically another source of revenue for the police, if you know what I mean.

Have seen many no prescription. 

But, there are others who advertise a prescription given on site. I have seen 1500 b charge advertised for prescription, then go from there.

For you or me ?

1 hour ago, BritManToo said:

Thaksin proxy Government was dismissed from 1st June 2025, anything enacted between then and the Anutin government (5th September 2025) is null and void. You're all discussing an announcement that is invalid.

The government was not dissolved. Parliament did not meet on June 6 but the current government is power.

4 hours ago, rockyysdt said:

Would it be unreasonable to say that lack of enforcement is more a political thing than legal?

 

On 28 June 2025, the Ministry of Health declared a 30 - 60 day pause in the enforcement of the "rules" promulgated on 25 June 2025.

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1365076-thailand-delays-some-requirements-of-new-cannabis-rules/

 

 

As far as I am aware, this pause remains in effect as of today. I can't see that changing anytime soon.

 

Additionally, (I think) the eligible medical conditions have been pared from 15 (chronic pain, muscle spasms, joint pain, cancer, nausea, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, asthma, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and Alzheimer's disease)  to 5 (insomnia, chronic pain, migraines, Parkinson's disease, and loss of appetite).

 

NONE of the ~ 30 or so physical and online stores I follow currently require a doctor/script/limits.

 

The 30 grams for 30 days (in a single prescription) is in the new rules. No clue how that might be enforced?

 

 

 

 

So to summarize:

 

• there currently appears to be little known or experienced enforcement,
• there's the risk of a shake down by a law officer,
• potentially be detained in custody for up to 86 days, awaiting a court appearance,
• enforcement could commence at any time.
• exposure to possible personal legal expenses,
• if found guilty receive fine and/or jail time,
• exposure to potential future visa issues.

23 hours ago, RSD1 said:

Provided that one’s activities do not disturb neighbors or attract public complaints, legal complications appear improbable.

 

 

 

Would being charged with "disturbing neighbours" be in addition to "not possessing a prescription", if that were the case?

 

And maybe three charges, if you were in possession of over 30gm?

32 minutes ago, rockyysdt said:

So to summarize:

 

• there currently appears to be little known or experienced enforcement,
• there's the risk of a shake down by a law officer,
• potentially be detained in custody for up to 86 days, awaiting a court appearance,
• enforcement could commence at any time.
• exposure to possible personal legal expenses,
• if found guilty receive fine and/or jail time,
• exposure to potential future visa issues.

If the top sentence is true, doesn't it make all the other sentences moot?

On 10/4/2025 at 4:11 AM, zzzzz said:

PHUKET:
currently do not need a script in most places,  can buy in shops OR save tons of baht and buy online for 1/10th the price

Not sure elsewhere

What if you get stopped by cops or end up in crash with no prescription and test positive ?

Will your insurance cover still stand ?

  

11 minutes ago, Trippy said:

If the top sentence is true, doesn't it make all the other sentences moot?

For the cost of a prescription, is there a point not to have it vs all the potential unknowns as a foreigner ?

55 minutes ago, Trippy said:

If the top sentence is true, doesn't it make all the other sentences moot?

It depends on whether non enforcement continues.

 

Things political in nature can turn on a penny/dime/zac.

 

 

2 hours ago, freedomnow said:

 

  

For the cost of a prescription, is there a point not to have it vs all the potential unknowns as a foreigner ?

 

1 hour ago, rockyysdt said:

It depends on whether non enforcement continues.

 

Things political in nature can turn on a penny/dime/zac.

 

 

It's up to you guys, you have to do whatever makes you comfortable. I'm not here to discourage or argue.

 

Personally, I don't want to be put in the system unless it's absolutely necessary. But I'm old school, even prefer paying in cash. That's one of the reasons I moved to Thailand, to get away from the nanny state. 

8 minutes ago, Trippy said:

Personally, I don't want to be put in the system unless it's absolutely necessary. But I'm old school, even prefer paying in cash. That's one of the reasons I moved to Thailand, to get away from the nanny state. 

Same feeling, Raider fan as well. "Pride and Poise"

Having not been in a shop or ordering OL(except from Siam Seeds with seed and a

few grams, as a comparison to the seeds).

I've been smoking home grown, by Mrs rice's, on her 5?, 10? plants that she registered

with the local Ag Dpt. that Thais were allowed to grow for "home use".

Has anything changed on this?  Some of the plants come in a Lb.  of dry bud each.

On 10/5/2025 at 8:24 AM, KhunLA said:

Agree ... and corruption seems to have won once again.

In this instance I see it as common sense prevailing for once

7 hours ago, freedomnow said:

What if you get stopped by cops or end up in crash with no prescription and test positive ?

Will your insurance cover still stand ?

As far as I am aware they are not randomly testing for cannabis, at least I have not heard any reports. As the (non psychoactive) metabolites that are actually tested for in the common test kits can allegedly remain detectable in urine for months it might get a bit complicated, further more I don't think that they have actually  set any limits 

As far as testing positive following a crash, I doubt a "prescription" from a "herbal practitioner" would make any difference whatsoever 

10 hours ago, rice555 said:

Has anything changed on this?  Some of the plants come in a Lb.  of dry bud each.

From all the information gleaned from this thread, it seems there's a vacuum of knowledge, commerce continuing to occur in a manner not in alignment with Gazetted rules,  and practices, such as the one you've highlighted appearing not to have been thought through, given the July 2025 changes.

 

Quite a mess.

 

And the only thing protecting users is non enforcement.

 

Non enforcement isn't the same as being legally correct.

 

For your case, I'd be inclined to get advise from authorities and/or legal advice.

 

Maybe someone can confirm, but my impression is that you can grow either for commercial purposes or, as in your case, self consumption.

If you grow commercially, you need to register.

If you grow for self use, as indicated, you need to register with the local Ag Dpt, but now you also need a medical prescription to consume it.

The medical prescription needs to be renewed monthly.

30gram per month appears to be the nominated months supply under a prescription.

How that works in terms of a plant has probably not been thought through.

 

As your missus has registered your seeds, they know you grow.

If they want to make a revenue stream, they could visit to check for a prescription.

 

As it's been indicated earlier, ther rules have been gazetted, and it's all down to enforcement.

20 hours ago, rockyysdt said:

So to summarize:

 

• there currently appears to be little known or experienced enforcement,
• there's the risk of a shake down by a law officer,
• potentially be detained in custody for up to 86 days, awaiting a court appearance,
• enforcement could commence at any time.
• exposure to possible personal legal expenses,
• if found guilty receive fine and/or jail time,
• exposure to potential future visa issues.

I'm guessing that you're a glass half empty sort of guy ?