| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 9 Feb 2022 | Ministry of Public Health notification on Category 5 narcotics published in the Royal Gazette, set to take effect after 120 days |
| 9 Jun 2022 | Removed from the narcotics list (delisting): parts of the cannabis plant are no longer narcotics, except extracts containing more than 0.2% THC by weight |
| 2022–2024 | Cannabis shops open nationwide; around 18,000 registered in total, on 3-year licences |
| 26 Jun 2025 | Ministry of Public Health Announcement on Controlled Herbs (Cannabis) B.E. 2568 (2025) takes effect: flower becomes a controlled herb, dispensed on prescription only; advertising and online sales banned |
| 2025 | First-generation (3-year) licences expire in stages: 8,636 locations, only about 15.5% apply to renew |
| 14 Mar 2026 | Announcement appointing enforcement officers (No. 2) takes effect: police, provincial and district administration officials (Ministry of Interior), the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and Pattaya City join inspections, bringing the total to more than 200,000 officers |
| 22 Apr–21 May 2026 | Public consultation on the key principles of the draft Cannabis Control Act |
| 26 Apr 2026 | New rules on cannabis and hemp extracts take effect, limiting extracts to four permitted purposes |
| 30 Apr 2026 | Ministerial Regulation on the sale of controlled herbs (No. 2) takes effect: applicants must be a healthcare facility, pharmacy, herbal-product shop or certified folk healer, with trained staff on duty |
| 2 Jun–17 Jul 2026 | Two rounds of public consultation on the text of the draft Act |
| 20 Jul 2026 | Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) submits the final draft Act to the Public Health Minister |
| 22 Sep 2026 | Cabinet approves the draft Cannabis Control Act |
| 6 Oct 2026 | Draft Act goes to the Council of State for review |
| Next | Submission to Parliament — we will update as soon as there is progress |
Overview
In four years, Thai cannabis policy has swung from the most open approach in Asia back to a system limited to medical use. There is still no comprehensive, dedicated cannabis law, so regulation currently relies mainly on the controlled-herb rules and healthcare facility law until the Cannabis Control Act passes Parliament.
For a detailed look at the current position: Thailand Cannabis Law 2026 summary
Sources
- Bangkok Biz News — cannabis and hemp extract rules in force 26 Apr 2026
- Bangkok Biz News — Cannabis delisted on 9 Jun 2022
- Thai PBS — Ministry of Public Health Announcement on Controlled Herbs (Cannabis) B.E. 2568 (2025)
- Bangkok Biz News — Licence expiry statistics, 2025
- DTAM — Announcement appointing enforcement officers (No. 2) B.E. 2569 (2026)
- Hfocus — Requirements for applicants under Ministerial Regulation (No. 2) B.E. 2569 (2026)
- Hfocus — Draft Cannabis Control Act submitted to the Public Health Minister (20 Jul 2026)
- Hfocus — Cabinet approves draft Cannabis Control Act (22 Sep 2026)
- Thai PBS Policy Watch — Draft Cannabis Control Act goes to the Council of State
Cannabis Official Editorial — Every article cites primary sources and shows its last-updated date. News about changes in the law is reviewed before publication. This website provides general information for educational purposes only. It is not legal or medical advice. Thai cannabis law changes frequently; check with the relevant authority or a Thai-licensed lawyer before acting.
