17 hours ago, webfact said:

Passed on December 9th, the regulation requires cannabis shops to upgrade their operations to comply with new medicinal standards by January–February 2569.

69 is next year. 

"The Department has also introduced an electronic learning platform for training medical staff free of charge. This initiative includes verification systems to authenticate qualified practitioners and budtenders, aiming to avoid fraudulent certifications. As the policy aims to bolster medical cannabis use, the impact on existing businesses will be significant. Those holding current licences need to comply with new facility and operational standards set by the Ministry of Public Health."

 

So teach yourself or others to be dope heads !!!!😏😏😏😏😄😄😄😄🤪🤪🤪🤪!!!!! 5555

15 hours ago, dinsdale said:

A backward step that is open to corruption and the monopolisation of the growing industry.

More of a side.step...

plenty of fake doctors and professionals out there

17 hours ago, webfact said:

hey must obtain an additional licence for controlled herbal products.

So just another piece of paper that must be Paid for... Time to stock up then...happy new year ....

These are the exact same "regulations" that were "published" on June 27, 2025.

 

Those regulations (enforcement) were paused on June 29, 2025.

 

This "announcement" seems to be a pause in the pause?

 

IMO, the government, such as it is, has much, much bigger problems to solve.

15 hours ago, ronnie50 said:

This is nonsense. No one becomes a 'medical professional' (of any kind) by taking a free online course. Ten thousand weed shops? The term money laundering is gaining traction.

yes they do,mainly polotcians !!!!

18 hours ago, webfact said:

1,000 budtenders have completed training programmes and are eligible for certification.

Nothing changes just rearranges

18 hours ago, webfact said:

FILE - A pedestrian walks by the sign of a Cannabis shop after Thailand started banning the sale of cannabis to those without a prescription in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, June 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

In a major shake-up, Thailand's cannabis shops must now transform into fully-fledged clinics to continue operating. Despite existing licenses, all outlets need to reregister and must employ certified medical professionals onsite. This rule follows a new governmental decree aiming for stricter regulation to ensure cannabis is used solely for medical purposes.

 

On 22nd December 2568, Dr. Thewan Thaneerat, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, announced the cabinet's approval of a draft ministerial regulation. Passed on December 9th, the regulation requires cannabis shops to upgrade their operations to comply with new medicinal standards by January–February 2569. The goal is to elevate over ten thousand licensed cannabis shops into medical facilities or clinics that meet the Ministry of Public Health's approval.

 

Existing licensed sellers must reapproach provincial health offices for approval to adjust their businesses accordingly. This rule applies to both traditional and modern pharmacies already licensed to sell medicines. If these shops aim to include cannabis sales, they must obtain an additional licence for controlled herbal products.

 

Dr. Thewan further emphasised the requirement for these establishments to employ six types of certified medical professionals, including trained traditional healers. An estimated 1,000 budtenders have completed training programmes and are eligible for certification. This overhaul ensures the operation of cannabis clinics under strict professional and legal standards, including on-site distribution by trained personnel and proper recording and reporting of transactions.

 

The Department has also introduced an electronic learning platform for training medical staff free of charge. This initiative includes verification systems to authenticate qualified practitioners and budtenders, aiming to avoid fraudulent certifications. As the policy aims to bolster medical cannabis use, the impact on existing businesses will be significant. Those holding current licences need to comply with new facility and operational standards set by the Ministry of Public Health.

 

Looking ahead, implementation timeframes remain a concern for many operators. There could be transitional measures provided to allow businesses time to adapt before full enforcement. Stakeholders are advised to stay informed while the government finalises these changes, according to Khaosod Online.

 

Key Takeaways

• Cannabis shops in Thailand must become medical clinics to operate.
• New law requires all outlets to employ certified medical staff.
• The transition must be complete by January-February 2026.

 

Related story: 

New Cannabis Curbs Rattle Thai Shop Owners

Thailand’s Medical Cannabis Rules Tighten with Launch of Prescription Form

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Khaosod Online 2025-12-22

 

 

 

in Febr new elections, then different again...

Complete no hopers smoke it anyway. Tuff Titty. 😅🤣😂

In a major shake-up, Thailand's cannabis shops must now transform into fully-fledged clinics to continue operating.

  poof !    you're now a clinic !!

 

This is a classics David VS. Goliath story. The Thai entrepreneural youth, VS. the spectacularly toxic government and oligarchs. It is so ugly on countless levels.

 

They lost the war in drugs decades ago. 

16 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

which is more than can be said for many "normal" clinics

 

Hahaha. you can say that again...

1 hour ago, marin said:

Sorry but what are you talking about. 5-20B a gram for premium bud online these days. 

 

there isn't anything I would consider "premium" bud available for 5bt /20 bt per  gram on line.  however some is  "ok".   

15 hours ago, petedk said:

 

I noticed yesterday that at least 2 well established weed shops on Thong Lor have turned the key and today the shops were emmpty. So it's not being ignored.

i think we need more than 2 shops out of 10,000 closing to reach that conclusion

I think it’s better that doctors take car of sick patients than sell cannabis to drugusers. Forbid the <deleted> ,that’s the very best.

17 hours ago, dinsdale said:

This I assume will require personal details rather than just walking into a shop and buying some weed.

When British Columbia legalised medical dope, I got a prescription. Then I thought better of it. Mandatory minimum of seven years for quantity. Why would I want to give the RCMP my details...

48 minutes ago, Olof Karlsson said:

I think it’s better that doctors take car of sick patients than sell cannabis to drugusers. Forbid the <deleted> ,that’s the very best.

be quiet you troll   or start your own thread

1 minute ago, Bday Prang said:

be quiet you troll   or start your own thread

You're a puffer then........................😏

Why Thailand can’t apply a law. Now it’s illegal to sell for récréative purpose. 
 

why stil people come to smoke weed here 

Just stop smoking/consuming the <deleted>, unless prescribed by a qualified doctor.

33 minutes ago, thai006 said:

Why Thailand can’t apply a law. Now it’s illegal to sell for récréative purpose. 
 

why stil people come to smoke weed here 

It was never legal for recreational purposes....NEVER

Why do people who hate weed feel the need to comment and post their anti weed speech everywhere?

How pathetic and bored are people here. Holy <deleted> it's amazing

4 hours ago, DontDoubtMe said:

how are some people so pathetic and all they do is try to piss people off online?

 

why is there so many hopeless worthless old men on this forum

 

giving out with old dinosaur opinion no one cares about

welcome to the club, you will clearly fit in fine

23 minutes ago, Aussie999 said:

It was never legal for recreational purposes....NEVER

oh yes it was   and still is  

You can of course think whatever you want  I'm guessing you don't indulge , so go away

26 minutes ago, Aussie999 said:

Just stop smoking/consuming the <deleted>, unless prescribed by a qualified doctor.

just keep your nose out

3 hours ago, Toby1947 said:

Complete no hopers smoke it anyway. Tuff Titty. 😅🤣😂

Nah complete no hopers spend all their time trolling on cannabis threads, nothing better to do?

3 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

oh yes it was   and still is  

You can of course think whatever you want  I'm guessing you don't indulge , so go away

You are very wrong, it was only ever legalised for medicinal purposes...

 

Read this, I hope your cannabis affected brain can understand it.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Thailand

31 minutes ago, Aussie999 said:

unless prescribed by a qualified doctor.

what difference would that make?  same "awful" smell?    Same "gateway" effect, and all those poor white girls with the negroes  lol

1 minute ago, Aussie999 said:

You are very wrong, it was only ever legalised for medicinal purposes...

 

Read this, I hope your cannabis affected brain can understand it.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Thailand

Don't confuse me with somebody who cares what you think or preach

5 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

what difference would that make?  same "awful" smell?    Same "gateway" effect, and all those poor white girls with the negroes  lol

A lot less users...a lot less smell

I don't understand your "poor white girls with negroes."