Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has introduced stricter administrative penalties for cannabis businesses, including licence suspensions of 30 to 90 days and immediate revocation for serious or repeated violations, in measures announced on 22 June 2026. The move is aimed at strengthening enforcement under the controlled herbal substance framework and standardising compliance across operators nationwide.

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The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, under the Ministry of Public Health, issued new administrative guidelines under the Controlled Herbal Substance (Cannabis) Notification B.E. 2568. The rules apply to licensed operators involved in research, export, sale, or processing of controlled cannabis herbs for commercial purposes. Authorities said the updated framework is intended to ensure consistent enforcement and clearer compliance standards for both regulators and businesses.

Under the new system, a 30-day suspension will apply to offences such as failing to keep required reports PH.T 27 and PH.T 28 at premises, submitting incomplete or missing reports, or not forwarding reports to the registrar. It also covers selling cannabis products without Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP) certification or equivalent standards, failing to display a licence publicly or electronically, and advertising controlled cannabis products.

A 90-day suspension will apply in more serious cases, including failing to report export details to authorities and selling cannabis without a medical prescription form PH.T 33 issued by a licensed professional. Authorities stated that suspension periods may be combined across violations but must not exceed 90 days under Section 52 of the Thai Traditional Medicine Protection and Promotion Act B.E. 2542.

Immediate licence revocation will be enforced for severe breaches. These include falsified PH.T 27 or PH.T 28 reports, and the sale of cannabis to vulnerable groups such as individuals under 20 years old, students, pregnant women, or breastfeeding mothers without a valid prescription. Other grounds include allowing on-site cannabis smoking, selling through vending machines or online platforms, and distribution in prohibited locations such as temples, dormitories, and public parks. Repeat offences of the same nature following a prior suspension will also result in revocation.

Dr Tewan Thaniarat, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, said the measures were designed to provide a unified enforcement standard for officials and operators. He added that inspections would be stepped up nationwide to ensure compliance and to support the safe, medical-focused use of cannabis while protecting young people and vulnerable groups.

The Standard reported that Dr Peera Kookasemkij, Director of the Cannabis Medical Division, said the framework would improve regulatory consistency between state agencies and private operators, with ongoing field inspections planned across regions.

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I thought they were going to close all the pot shops.

So many directives, so little enforcement action. At least in the area where I live.

I’m not sure that I see the point of directing this and that if it’s all ignored.

6 minutes ago, wensiensheng said:

So many directives, so little enforcement action. At least in the area where I live.

I’m not sure that I see the point of directing this and that if it’s all ignored.

The government fills the books with laws that are basically "advisory in nature". They only use them when it suits them or the price is not right.

1 hour ago, giants49 said:

I thought they were going to close all the pot shops.

1 hour ago, giants49 said:

I thought they were going to close all the pot shops.

Watered down more than my beer

1 hour ago, giants49 said:

I thought they were going to close all the pot shops.

lol What made you think that? is it Just because every thread in the cannabis forum is generally hijacked by the "reefer madness" brigade or the "i don't like the smell" club ( same people) spouting their rubbish and misinformation?

yet its relatively easy to walk into a pharmacy and buy stuff like Tramadol, Diazepam, etc or does my friendly chinese pharmacist spend all his spare time falsifying documents

"protecting children and vulnerable groups" how do they keep a straight face when spewing out such rubbish . These regulations are clearly intended to appease the vocal anti cannabis minority. There is no other logical explanation, They are as ridiculous and illogical as the fears of that misinformed minority.

Do "the children" and "the vulnerable" not need protecting from the more dangerous effects of "Lao Khao" and "SangSom" alcohol is an addictive drug with side effects including violence

What sort of doctor would advise smoking cannabis ( or anything else) let alone issue a prescription for the materials required to do so The whole charade is actually cringeworthy

I can't see a problem with some regulation. The problem lies with the "medical" model. Sure some people use dope for medical reasons but the vast majority are recreational users. The black market will once again fill the spot if these idiots have their way as it has for vapes. Dope and vapes are widely available online.

10 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

I can't see a problem with some regulation. The problem lies with the "medical" model. Sure some people use dope for medical reasons but the vast majority are recreational users. The black market will once again fill the spot if these idiots have their way as it has for vapes. Dope and vapes are widely available online.

Well as much as I enjoy cannabis I cannot personally vouch for any of its alleged medical properties except " feeling good" lol It certainly is not my drug of choice for pain relief Who on earth smokes anything for health reasons ?

Sheer ignorance. Pot should be legal worldwide. It harms nobody, unless you count poor memory and lack of ambition as great offenses against the nation.

Illegal by who's definition? A corrupt, illegal government that is completely out of step with a changing world? Pot does little harm to anyone. The biggest risk is the the user will lose his ambition. Compared to alcohol the detriment to society is minuscule. The only reason why ganga is illegal in Thailand is due to the fact that legalization would make the police franchises less valuable. That is it. It ends there. This has nothing whatsoever to do with morality or character development. Quite the contrary. And to lump a pot smoker into the same category as a heroin addict is just plain old ridiculous and ignorant of the facts.

This is a historic mistake on the part of this ridiculous government, the approval of ganja as a commodity was a was a wise thing to do, liberalization means forward progress, and now they are moving the country backwards once again. Many Thai people invested billions upon billions of baht with the presumption that they could trust the government in keeping their promises. And now they're being financially crippled, by trusting these nitwits. And all this is happening at a time when there's already so much financial hardship in the country

All I can say is, I hope these politicians end up suffering a terrible fate.

They can make all the stupid rules they want...

But weed by its very nature, strongly supports a slacker non rule folowing,dont want to be hassled mindset...

There is no in between or middle ground with weed..

The weed sellers and smokers will continue to do exactly as they please as long as weed is legal.... or weed can be made illegal again...

Thats it...

Why is Smoking cannabis the only suggestions here. It is so easy to make your own oil, 2 or 3 drops is better than a joint, less smelly, easier to administer, but of course, takes a bit longer to start the effect.

42 minutes ago, wil iam not said:

Why is Smoking cannabis the only suggestions here. It is so easy to make your own oil, 2 or 3 drops is better than a joint, less smelly, easier to administer, but of course, takes a bit longer to start the effect.

It is probably wise to be a bit more cautious about possessing homemade cannabis extracts now, such as edible oils. While extracts have always been classified as Category 5 narcotics, it is now also illegal to produce them unless you are an FDA approved manufacturer. Legal possession is generally limited to products obtained through licensed medical clinics and produced by legally licensed manufacturers. As a result, possessing homemade cannabis oil can potentially expose someone to multiple legal risks now, including both illegal possession and illegal production.

In practice, the risks associated with possessing a small amount of homemade oil have probably not increased significantly. The key distinction is that possessing cannabis flower is not illegal, whereas possessing a homemade extract remains, technically, a Category 5 narcotics offense and could be viewed as evidence of unlawful production.

The realistic risk of enforcement for a small bottle of homemade oil is likely quite low, but it is still worth being aware of the legal distinction. Given the recent changes, it may be sensible to stick to legal forms of cannabis as regulations on extracts continue to tighten.

More on the link below:

https://cannabisforthailand.com/blog/thailand-cannabis-law-update-may-2026/

1 hour ago, BilllyGOAT said:

It is probably wise to be a bit more cautious about possessing homemade cannabis extracts now, such as edible oils. While extracts have always been classified as Category 5 narcotics, it is now also illegal to produce them unless you are an FDA approved manufacturer. Legal possession is generally limited to products obtained through licensed medical clinics and produced by legally licensed manufacturers. As a result, possessing homemade cannabis oil can potentially expose someone to multiple legal risks now, including both illegal possession and illegal production.

In practice, the risks associated with possessing a small amount of homemade oil have probably not increased significantly. The key distinction is that possessing cannabis flower is not illegal, whereas possessing a homemade extract remains, technically, a Category 5 narcotics offense and could be viewed as evidence of unlawful production.

The realistic risk of enforcement for a small bottle of homemade oil is likely quite low, but it is still worth being aware of the legal distinction. Given the recent changes, it may be sensible to stick to legal forms of cannabis as regulations on extracts continue to tighten.

More on the link below:

https://cannabisforthailand.com/blog/thailand-cannabis-law-update-may-2026/

So smoking it is OK, taking it the healthy way is not. TIT!

7 hours ago, giants49 said:

I thought they were going to close all the pot shops.

That's never been proposed.

5 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

These regulations are clearly intended to appease the vocal anti cannabis minority

What makes you think that the anti-cannabis lobby is the minority of the public?

3 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Illegal by who's definition? A corrupt, illegal government that is completely out of step with a changing world?

What is illegal about the Thai government?

3 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

"protecting children and vulnerable groups" how do they keep a straight face when spewing out such rubbish . These regulations are clearly intended to appease the vocal anti cannabis minority. There is no other logical explanation, They are as ridiculous and illogical as the fears of that misinformed minority.

Do "the children" and "the vulnerable" not need protecting from the more dangerous effects of "Lao Khao" and "SangSom" alcohol is an addictive drug with side effects including violence

What sort of doctor would advise smoking cannabis ( or anything else) let alone issue a prescription for the materials required to do so The whole charade is actually cringeworthy

4 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

lol What made you think that? is it Just because every thread in the cannabis forum is generally hijacked by the "reefer madness" brigade or the "i don't like the smell" club ( same people) spouting their rubbish and misinformation?

Minority? If you get outside your bubble, you will learn Thais in general are against the practice. It was the result of poor guidance and control when they legalized the medical use of cannabis, and not for recreational purposes!

The madness is that a few people in here do not understand common sense when it comes to the cannabis market in Thailand, and why they are now regulating it for the future because drug tourism had a negative impact on the country.

6 minutes ago, Hummin said:

Minority? If you get outside your bubble, you will learn Thais in general are against the practice. It was the result of poor guidance and control when they legalized the medical use of cannabis, and not for recreational purposes!

The madness is that a few people in here do not understand common sense when it comes to the cannabis market in Thailand, and why they are now regulating it for the future because drug tourism had a negative impact on the country.

you are talking rubbish as usual I don't live in a bubble and I know plenty of Thais Some smoke it , some don't, many are police none are vocally opposed to it ,

"Drug tourism" presumably by that you mean people enjoying a relaxing smoke whilst on holiday, well from what I have seen of that, it certainly seems to cause considerably less issues than alcohol tourism and involves more than a minority

12 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

has introduced stricter administrative penalties for cannabis businesses,

For reference - The Thai Examiner 23/6/2026

Thailand’s cannabis industry is heading for a showdown as ministers draft new laws, regulators unleash nationwide inspections and businesses face suspension or permanent closure under the toughest rules since decriminalisation in 2022. Four years after becoming Asia’s first nation to remove cannabis from its narcotics list, Thailand is rapidly dismantling the free-for-all market that spawned more than 11,000 outlets, while doctors and community groups push for a return to prohibition and industry operators fight to save a sector worth more than US$1 billion.

https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2026/06/23/screws-are-being-fitted-and-are-soon-to-be-turned-on-thailands-cannabis-industry-which-must-be-reined-in/

35 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

What makes you think that the anti-cannabis lobby is the minority of the public?

Its so simple really I can't believe you needed to ask me . The real question is what makes you think otherwise ? There are around 70 million people in Thailand if there are less than 35 million in the ant cannabis lobby then they are in the minority The last anti cannabis petition amounted to 200,000 signatures in my book that is a minority

How many members does Asean now have ? "how many reefer madness" idiots regularly make their annoying presence known on all the threads in the cannabis forum ? similar story some are for it, some are against it, most don't care

1 hour ago, Bday Prang said:

you are talking rubbish as usual I don't live in a bubble and I know plenty of Thais Some smoke it , some don't, many are police none are vocally opposed to it ,

"Drug tourism" presumably by that you mean people enjoying a relaxing smoke whilst on holiday, well from what I have seen of that, it certainly seems to cause considerably less issues than alcohol tourism and involves more than a minority

Just pure logic. I have pointed that out since day one.

4 hours ago, wil iam not said:

So smoking it is OK, taking it the healthy way is not. TIT!

I agree, it’s arbitrary when most of these laws seem so ridiculous to begin with.

Anyway, there are a couple of things that you could do if you feel concerned. You could get your cannabis oil from a licensed cannabis clinic.

The other option, which falls into another gray area, would be to switch to using a small battery powered device called a dry herb vaporizer which utilizes regular cannabis flower to create the vapors. This way you would not be smoking the cannabis or damaging your lungs either, just inhaling the vapors. The benefit is you would also feel the effects from it immediately. No waiting time.

The problem is that dry herb vaporizer machines are technically illegal because they fall into the same category as all the illegal vapes that use capsules that contain oils, flavorings, nicotine, and other harmful substances. But the difference is that possession of a dry herb vaporizer device would most likely result in a fine at worst, whereas possession of homemade oil is a different category that puts you in possession of an illegal narcotic and could also be treated as self manufacturing a controlled and illegal substance.

3 hours ago, Hummin said:

Minority? If you get outside your bubble, you will learn Thais in general are against the practice. It was the result of poor guidance and control when they legalized the medical use of cannabis, and not for recreational purposes!

The madness is that a few people in here do not understand common sense when it comes to the cannabis market in Thailand, and why they are now regulating it for the future because drug tourism had a negative impact on the country.

At least 7 million Thais, which is 10% (or more) of the Thai population now uses it. That's not a small number.

6 minutes ago, BilllyGOAT said:

At least 7 million Thais, which is 10% (or more) of the Thai population now uses it. That's not a small number.

In Thailand, this is not just theory.

One study reported about 668,000 Thais aged 12 to 15 using cannabis in the past year in 2020. That was 13.3 per 1,000 in that age group, and a 3.5 times increase from 2016.

https://peerj.com/articles/12809/

Another Thai source reported smoked marijuana use among people under 20 increased 10 times in 3 years.

https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/ubruphjou/article/view/267674

For ages 18 to 19, cannabis smoking increased from 0.9% in 2019 to 2.2% in 2021.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10197039/

So this is not just an adult freedom issue. When use grows among school age youth, weak regulation becomes a school problem too.

9 minutes ago, Hummin said:

In Thailand, this is not just theory.

One study reported about 668,000 Thais aged 12 to 15 using cannabis in the past year in 2020. That was 13.3 per 1,000 in that age group, and a 3.5 times increase from 2016.

https://peerj.com/articles/12809/

Another Thai source reported smoked marijuana use among people under 20 increased 10 times in 3 years.

https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/ubruphjou/article/view/267674

For ages 18 to 19, cannabis smoking increased from 0.9% in 2019 to 2.2% in 2021.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10197039/

So this is not just an adult freedom issue. When use grows among school age youth, weak regulation becomes a school problem too.

The figure I gave came from the study on the following link:

https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jhsmr/article/view/275549

What were the Thai authorities thinking when they decided to legalize cannabis, etc., for medicinal purposes? Everyone knew that behind the scenes, much more harmful offshoots like amphetamines would be distributed. You didn't have to be a prophet to predict that this policy would act like a super magnet, attracting drug addicts from all over the world. So, as they say in Thai, sum nam na

11 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

lol What made you think that? is it Just because every thread in the cannabis forum is generally hijacked by the "reefer madness" brigade or the "i don't like the smell" club ( same people) spouting their rubbish and misinformation?

Generally speaking, the sooner these places all get shuttered the better. Cleaner air and the disruptive public acts of idiocy and violence due to cannabis psychosis will vanish as quickly as they started.

You're welcome.

1 hour ago, BilllyGOAT said:

I agree, it’s arbitrary when most of these laws seem so ridiculous to begin with.

Anyway, there are a couple of things that you could do if you feel concerned. You could get your cannabis oil from a licensed cannabis clinic.

The other option, which falls into another gray area, would be to switch to using a small battery powered device called a dry herb vaporizer which utilizes regular cannabis flower to create the vapors. This way you would not be smoking the cannabis or damaging your lungs either, just inhaling the vapors. The benefit is you would also feel the effects from it immediately. No waiting time.

The problem is that dry herb vaporizer machines are technically illegal because they fall into the same category as all the illegal vapes that use capsules that contain oils, flavorings, nicotine, and other harmful substances. But the difference is that possession of a dry herb vaporizer device would most likely result in a fine at worst, whereas possession of homemade oil is a different category that puts you in possession of an illegal narcotic and could also be treated as self manufacturing a controlled and illegal substance.

Isn't oil from licensed cannabis clinics limited to 0.2% THC?

What about other edibles, such as cannabis toffees? It's relatively easy to prepare. Do you think they would check that too?