Thailand Sets Tougher Punishments for Cannabis Businesses

Thailand’s Public Health Ministry has introduced clearer and stronger penalties for cannabis businesses that violate regulations. Shops committing administrative or product-related offences may have their licences suspended for 30 days, while selling without a valid medical prescription can result in a 90-day suspension. Permanent revocation may be imposed on businesses selling to minors or pregnant women, permitting on-site smoking, operating online or using vending machines. Repeat offenders and operators who provide false information to regulators also risk losing their licences permanently. Officials have increased nationwide inspections as the government moves to restrict cannabis sales primarily to medical and health-related purposes.