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Thai cannabis law status today

As of 11 Oct 2026
  • Recreational useNot permitted — cannabis flower is a controlled herb; use is for medical purposes under a licensed practitioner only.
  • Buying flowerRequires a controlled-herb prescription (form ภ.ท.33) from a legally authorised practitioner. Online and vending-machine sales are banned.
  • Retail outletsSince 30 Apr 2026, sellers must be a healthcare facility, pharmacy, registered herbal-product shop or certified folk healer, with DTAM-trained staff on duty at all opening hours.
  • Cannabis Control BillApproved by Cabinet on 22 Sep 2026; under Council of State review since 6 Oct 2026 before going to Parliament. Not yet in force.

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Shop owners
Shop ownersNew licence conditions and renewals
Clinics & doctors
Clinics & doctorsHealthcare licences and the ภ.ท.33 form
Patients
PatientsUsing cannabis legally for treatment
Visitors
VisitorsWhat you can and cannot do in Thailand

Key numbers

18,433

Outlets ever licensed (as of 28 Dec 2025)

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15.5%

of licences expiring in 2025 applied to renew

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200,000+

Officials empowered to inspect

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30 days

Maximum supply per prescription

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How Thai cannabis law got here

See the full timeline
  1. 9 Jun 2022Cannabis removed from the narcotics list
  2. 26 Jun 2025Flower becomes a controlled herb; prescription required
  3. 30 Apr 2026Regulation limits which outlets may sell
  4. 22 Sep 2026Cabinet approves the Cannabis Control Bill
  5. 6 Oct 2026Bill enters Council of State review

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Frequently asked questions

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Is recreational cannabis legal in Thailand in 2026?

No. Cannabis flower is a controlled herb. It may only be used for treatment under the supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner, and buying flower requires a prescription.

Is the Cannabis Control Act in force yet?

No. The Cabinet approved it on 22 Sep 2026, and since 6 Oct 2026 it has been under review by the Council of State before going to Parliament. It will only take effect once it passes Parliament and is published in the Royal Gazette.

Can cannabis shops with an existing licence stay open?

Existing licences are valid for 3 years and are expiring in stages. They can be used under their conditions in the meantime, but on renewal the shop must meet the new requirements: be a legally operating healthcare facility, pharmacy or herbal-product shop, with trained staff on site.