Thailand is preparing to digitise its cannabis export procedures after the government revealed that cumulative exports of controlled herbal products have exceeded 2.566 billion baht. The move is intended to simplify export applications, reduce paperwork and speed up processing for businesses shipping cannabis and other controlled herbal products overseas. Get today's headlines by email On 27 June 2026, deputy government spokeswoman Ploythalay Laksameesaengchan said the government is continuing to modernise public services through digital technology to improve efficiency for citizens and businesses. The initiative aims to reduce administrative duplication, improve data sharing between government agencies and make international trade more efficient. The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) is preparing to connect its DTAM Next platform with the Customs Department’s National Single Window (NSW) system. The integration will allow exporters to submit the Phor Thor 32 export notification form electronically for every shipment of controlled herbal products, including cannabis. The NSW is Thailand’s central platform for exchanging electronic export documents and data. According to the government, cumulative exports of controlled herbal products have reached 2.566 billion baht, with total export volumes exceeding 201,658 kilograms, demonstrating continued growth in the sector. Once the systems are linked, exporters will be able to complete Phor Thor 32 applications entirely through the DTAM Next platform. Previously, businesses were required to prepare paper documents and submit them in person. Application data will be transferred automatically to the Customs Department’s NSW system. Officials say this will reduce paperwork, shorten processing procedures, improve data accuracy, help prevent document forgery and enable exporters to track the status of their applications more conveniently. The department currently issues around 100 to 200 Phor Thor 32 certificates each month. It expects the digital system to eliminate the use of more than 1,200 to 2,400 paper documents annually while reducing travel and administrative costs for exporters. Khaosod reported that processing times are also expected to fall significantly. Applications that currently take five to seven working days, including document delivery, are expected to be completed within one to two working days through the electronic platform, allowing businesses to better plan exports and manage their operations more efficiently. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Khaosod 28 June 2026
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