Cannabis in Thailand

  • Thailand NewsColdplay concert buzz dampened by cannabis fumes in Bangkok

    Coldplay concert buzz dampened by cannabis fumes in Bangkok

    The recent Coldplay concert in Bangkok, part of their Music Of The Spheres World Tour, left an indelible mark on many Thai fans. However, the event was marred by some attendees by the pervasive smell of cannabis. Artist Copter Panuwat encountered this issue firsthand, expressing his dissatisfaction and calling for more stringent control over public cannabis consumption. His concerns resonated…

  • Thailand NewsExplore Thailand top cannabis tourist hotspots

    Explore Thailand top cannabis tourist hotspots

    Thailand has emerged as a beacon for cannabis enthusiasts, transforming Bangkok into a hotspot for those keen to explore the world of legal cannabis. With innovative policy shifts, the country now welcomes tourists to indulge in everything from smoking to edibles, setting the stage for an unparalleled cannabis tourism experience. Dubbed the Amsterdam of Asia, Thailand offers a unique blend…

  • CannabisCannabis pricing in Thailand: A path to equitable market practices

    Cannabis pricing in Thailand: A path to equitable market practices

    In Thailand, the price of cannabis varies significantly, but there are gems to be found. For instance, at DJ Cannabis, tourists and locals alike have discovered Thai Cannabis for as low as 70 baht per gram, a price that’s hard to beat. This guide aims to shed light on the cannabis pricing landscape in Thailand, helping you make informed decisions…

  • CannabisThailand’s cannabis challenge: Boom or bust for entrepreneurs?

    Thailand’s cannabis challenge: Boom or bust for entrepreneurs?

    Navigating the cannabis industry in Thailand presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs. With the market flourishing, the journey isn’t without its hurdles. Key among these is the landscape of evolving regulations, which often come across as vague and unclear. This ambiguity can make it tricky for businesses to stay compliant and ahead of the curve. The…

  • CannabisCannabis hemp act: Thailand’s bold step towards transformation

    Cannabis hemp act: Thailand’s bold step towards transformation

    If the Cannabis Hemp Act passes, you’re in for a significant shift in the hemp industry landscape. This groundbreaking legislation, backed by a coalition of senators, industry groups, and hemp farmers, aims to redefine the rules of the game. It’s not just about tweaking the THC threshold; it’s about revolutionizing how hemp is tested, processed, and transported. Imagine a world…

  • CannabisCannabis legalisation in Thailand: Social attitudes on marijuana

    Cannabis legalisation in Thailand: Social attitudes on marijuana

    Thailand’s journey with cannabis has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. From its traditional roots in medicine and cuisine, brought over from India to its criminalization in the mid-20th century, the narrative around cannabis has seen dramatic shifts. The term ‘ganja’, reflecting its Indian origins, once symbolized its cultural significance. The turn of the century marked a pivotal change in…

  • CannabisCannabis culture in thailand: A new high in lifestyle

    Cannabis culture in thailand: A new high in lifestyle

    Cannabis has woven its way through the fabric of Thai culture for centuries, intertwining with both the spiritual and the everyday. It’s been a journey of highs and lows, from sacred ceremonies in the lush hills of the North to the shadowy corners of prohibition. But you’re stepping into a story far from over; it’s a narrative that’s just finding…

  • CannabisCannabis and its influence on fashion in Thailand

    Cannabis and its influence on fashion in Thailand

    In Thailand, the impact of cannabis isn’t just a topic of health and wellness conversations; it’s weaving its way into the very fabric of society, quite literally. The nation’s fashion scene is experiencing a green revolution, with hemp fibre reclaiming its status as a go-to material for clothing, and the marijuana leaf emblem becoming a symbol of style and statement…

  • Thailand NewsThailand’s Public Health Ministry finalises Cannabis-Hemp Act draft

    Thailand’s Public Health Ministry finalises Cannabis-Hemp Act draft

    The Cannabis-Hemp Act‘s first draft has been completed by the Public Health Ministry, and despite public speculation, cannabis will not be reclassified as a narcotic. According to Public Health Minister Chonlanan Srikaew, the new legislation is a refined version of the initial draft, now streamlined from 94 to approximately 70 sections. The updated version addresses public concerns and closes loopholes…

  • Thailand NewsMedical cannabis: CISW’s events for business and awareness

    Medical cannabis: CISW’s events for business and awareness

    The CISW Holding Group, in partnership with CISW International, CISW Green World and CISW European Wellness World, unveiled plans for two significant events focusing on medical cannabis. These events aim to highlight business prospects and foster a greater understanding of its medicinal applications. The first event, CISW MedCann Investment Summit World (CMCI 2023), is set to take place on December…

  • Cannabis NewsCannabis shop inspections urged by Phuket health officials

    Cannabis shop inspections urged by Phuket health officials

    Health officials in Phuket are set to conduct weekly random inspections of cannabis shops and venues across the island, as announced by the Chief of Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO), Dr Kusak Kukkiattikoon. The move is part of a campaign aimed at regulating the island’s overwhelming cannabis industry. The primary objective of the cannabis shop inspections is to ensure…

  • Thailand NewsThailand’s Cannabis Future Network warns parties against reinstating plant as narcotic

    Thailand’s Cannabis Future Network warns parties against reinstating plant as narcotic

    The Cannabis Future Network in Thailand has called upon three alliance parties not to reinstate cannabis as a narcotic drug, referring to the decision as “getting the first shirt button wrong” and potentially leading to further issues. The network leader, Prasitchai Nunual, expressed his concerns on their Facebook fan page, stating that the ad-hoc committee responsible for discussing the removal…

  • Thailand NewsFuture Thailand PM at odds with cannabis sellers and government over drug law reform

    Future Thailand PM at odds with cannabis sellers and government over drug law reform

    Cannabis sellers and several governmental departments have clashed with future Prime Minister, Pita Limcharoenrat, and his Move Forward Party (MFP) over the reclassification of cannabis and the reversal of the drug laws. The sellers are demanding clear clarification from the concerned departments on this issue. On Monday, May 22, the MFP, led by Pita, and leaders of the coalition parties…

  • Thailand NewsCannabis shop near top school suspended amid licence scrutiny

    Cannabis shop near top school suspended amid licence scrutiny

    A cannabis shop near the prestigious St Joseph Convent School on Silom Road has had its licence suspended for one month by the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM). The dispensary had been operating for six months before receiving criticism due to its proximity to the all-girls school. DTAM’s director-general, Thongchai Lertwilairattanapong, revealed that the suspension was a…

  • Thailand NewsCannabis shops near schools allowed amid lack of specific law

    Cannabis shops near schools allowed amid lack of specific law

    Cannabis dispensaries are currently allowed to operate near schools in Thailand, as there is no specific legislation controlling their locations, according to the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM). However, the Public Health Ministry has prohibited the sale of cannabis to individuals under 20 years old, with penalties including a one-year prison sentence, a fine of up to…

  • Thailand video newsThailand’s 45 day visa exemption policy | GMT

    Thailand’s 45 day visa exemption policy | GMT

    https://youtube.com/live/tEMWlleRNQQ Today’s Good Morning Thailand Show will explore a range of important topics related to Thailand. The first topic is an investigation into a medical clinic in Pak Kret district in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok, which is being conducted by the police after a breast augmentation surgery patient died six hours after the procedure. The second topic will be the…

  • Thailand video newsThief leaves an apology note in Chiang Mai, Thailand | GMT

    Thief leaves an apology note in Chiang Mai, Thailand | GMT

    In today’s episode, More European tourists than Chinese in Hua Hin, officials say, MP says cannabis helps reduce Yaba addicts in Bangkok, Thief leaves an apology note in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Outcry over police VIP airport escort service

  • Cannabis NewsCannabis in Thailand: A Guide for Tourists

    Cannabis in Thailand: A Guide for Tourists

    Thailand’s crazy cannabis laws can be difficult to navigate so the Ministry of Public Health has issued a guide titled “10 Things Tourists Need to Know About Cannabis in Thailand” to help budding cannabis tourists stay out of trouble. Since the marijuana plant (“Gancha” in Thai language) was removed from Thailand’s list of Category 5 Narcotics on June 9 this…

  • Thailand video newsFrom Ancient to Modern: The Cannabis Tale of Thailand

    From Ancient to Modern: The Cannabis Tale of Thailand

    Click the link to watch a video: https://youtu.be/-dwu7yev0UA On June 9, 2022, Thailand became the first country in Asia—and only the third in the world, after Canada and Uruguay—to decriminalize cannabis nationwide. But did you know that cannabis was not always illegal in Thailand? In this video, we give you a brief history of cannabis in Thailand as well as…

  • Cannabis NewsThailand bans recreational use of cannabis inside cafes

    Thailand bans recreational use of cannabis inside cafes

    Cannabis shops and cafes in Thailand are no longer allowed to let customers smoke the plant recreationally on the premises anymore. On-site consumption of cannabis for medical purposes is still permitted if the cannabis is sold by a medical practitioner. The announcement was made in the Royal Gazette yesterday and is effective immediately. The announcement states that the Ministry of…

  • Thailand video newsTourists travelling for pot-smoking not welcome in Thailand | GMT

    Tourists travelling for pot-smoking not welcome in Thailand | GMT

    Tourists travelling for pot-smoking not welcome in Thailand. Rama 2 Road guilty of being a repeat accident offender. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand

  • Thailand NewsNetizens slam cannabis firm for encouraging underage users

    Netizens slam cannabis firm for encouraging underage users

    Thai netizens raised questions about the easy accessibility of a cannabis vending machine that has mysteriously appeared in Bangkok. Last Saturday, a Thai Twitter user, C.Veasarach, posted a picture of a cannabis vending machine in Bangkok, although did not state its exact location, named This Machine Is Green, with a caption that said… “Here it is… This is a vending…

  • Thailand NewsHopalong thief stole 150,000 baht of jewellery to fund cannabis biz

    Hopalong thief stole 150,000 baht of jewellery to fund cannabis biz

    A lame-leg university student who used a fake gun to rob a jewelry store of gold necklaces worth 150,000 baht in the Isaan province confessed he only did it to fund a cannabis plant business. The 24 year old, named Pornthep, held up the gold shop at gunpoint on Chom Pon Road in Thesaban Nakhon Ratchasima District in Nakhon Ratchasima…

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Today | Corrupt Thai tourist cop caught in a police sting

    Thailand News Today | Corrupt Thai tourist cop caught in a police sting

      Thailand will hold a general election at some point before March 2023, but polls reveal that current PM Prayut Chan-o-cha is not the favourite to win. PM Prayut says he’s not worried about the poll results, because “a poll is just a poll.” Phat Thong Than Shinawatra – daughter of ousted ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra and central figure of the…

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Today | Backlash over sloppy happy plant guidelines

    Thailand News Today | Backlash over sloppy happy plant guidelines

    The opposition will be going after the government for its botched happy plant decriminalisation and legalisation laws. Or, specifically, their lack of details and the loose ends left dangling for Thais and foreigners to navigate. Politics aside, the June 9 announcements about the C plant in Thailand were broadly misinterpreted to be a blanket legalisation of the plant and all…

  • Cannabis NewsDemocrat MP gives blessing for party-goers to get high

    Democrat MP gives blessing for party-goers to get high

    Democrat Party MP, Kanok Wongtrangarn believes the nation’s party zones should be allowed to throw “ganja parties” to draw in more tourists in a bid to boost the Thai economy. Kanok, who quit as deputy leader in April after the party failed to take stronger action over a sex-abuse case, says specific areas, like the Koh Pha Ngan Full Moon…

  • Thailand video newsC-Word craziness in Thailand, immigration update | GMT

    C-Word craziness in Thailand, immigration update | GMT

      We can’t mention the word here, but the C-Word has become a political football, only days after decriminalisation of the product in Thailand. Legislation to clarify the changes to the laws are yet to be debated and voted for in the Thai parliament. Will they even pass? The TM6 form that foreigners have to fill in before they go…

  • Thailand video newsCannabis in Thailand – Dos and Don’ts | GMT

    Cannabis in Thailand – Dos and Don’ts | GMT

    Thongchai Jade became the first player from Thailand to win on the PGA Tour Champions. Police raid bars breaking the alcohol closing time. Nightlife closing times, revised mask requirements and more land border re-openings. All this and more on today’s Good morning Thailand.

  • Pattaya News4 Thai Police under investigation after sending woman to jail for growing 1 cannabis plant

    4 Thai Police under investigation after sending woman to jail for growing 1 cannabis plant

    Four Thai police officers from Sri Racha Police Station in Chon Buri have been sidelined from their present positions as senior police conduct an investigation. The 4 police arrested a woman who grew one cannabis plant at home and sent her to jail for a night. 56 year old Pornpimon Prakobpon was arrested at a rented house in the Sri…

  • Cannabis NewsSmoking cannabis recreationally is still illegal, warns Department of Public Health

    Smoking cannabis recreationally is still illegal, warns Department of Public Health

    Cannabis smoke is a “public nuisance” and smoking it recreationally – at home or in public – is illegal, warns Thailand’s Department of Public Health. From June 9, growing cannabis plants at home will become legal, but smoking cannabis recreationally will remain a punishable offence. The only prerequisite to legally growing cannabis at home, from June 9, is downloading and…