An Expat’s Guide to Cannabis in Thailand
Read the following taken from Thailand WeedMaps – Cannabis Dispensaries – Thai Weed Map of Thailand
In Thailand, we call marijuana gan-chaa (กัญชา), derived from the original Sanskrit term ganja, a favored synonym for the Devil’s lettuce in many countries around the world and an easy one to remember.
Indeed, you can lawfully experience a high in Thailand now, yet it’s pivotal to comprehend the regulations to avoid infringing any laws that might lead to legal complications.
- Timeline of Decriminalizing Cannabis in Thailand
Mary Jane was first approved for medical use with a certificate back in 2018 and rumors quickly spread that full decriminalization would soon follow.
On May 8, 2022, in a remarkable initiative, Anutin Charnvirakul, Thailand’s Health Minister, declared the distribution of a million complimentary cannabis saplings to Thai citizens. Individuals nationwide registered and received their fledgling plants to commence home cultivation of marijuana for personal use. By June 9, 2022, marijuana leaves and flowers, regardless of potency, were entirely expunged from the narcotics list.
Another step in the right direction happened almost immediately when Thailand announced they would release prisoners serving time for cannabis related offenses. Prisons were surveyed and viable candidates were elected. At the time of writing, 3,071 men and women were freed from behind bars.
On the 17th of June, 2022, Thailand woke up to the news that a new law was to be passed which requires all companies selling cannabis must have a medical licence. The actual wording of the bill sets the 20-year age minimum for buying cannabis and states it is not for use by or sale to pregnant women. The bit about prescriptions went under under debate, but after a few days of panic, dispensaries went back to business as usual.
In some more surprising news, Airports of Thailand’s Security Department reported that there was no law against people of legal age flying domestically with cannabis. Though, we personally probably won’t be risking that situation any time soon.
At the time of writing, the Cannabis and Hemp Act of Thailand is still in draft form. As Thailand leans into this cash crop and tourism magnet, things can still change and new laws and restrictions might still come into play. Keep up to date on the current situation, that is your responsibility as a visitor in Thailand.
Are You SURE Pot is Legal?
Yes. We are sure. In the beginning, it was thought that there would be a tonne of loopholes for the police to bust you with your doobie. People predicted that the laws would lack transparency, that you would need permission, that it would only include low THC level cannabis-adjacent products. But, when the big day finally came, Thailand was shockingly transparent with the laws and they were far more favorable to stoners than people expected. But there are still limits. Be informed.
Are You SURE these Laws Apply to Expats and Tourists?
Yes. We are sure. You are subject to the exact same laws surrounding marijuana in Thailand as Thai citizens, with the exception of various restrictions about applying for import export licenses (see below). Be warned though, that you can’t just become a weed dealer. The regular laws that apply to your job in relation to the type of visa you hold still apply. If you work in Thailand, you must hold a legal Thai visa and work permit for the job you are doing. Please don’t think you can sling herb on the side of your English teaching gig.
Why The Mixed Messages?
Basically, the international media has gotten a lot wrong about the Thai laws. Many reputable sites have consistently said that the weed we are allowed to buy now is not potent, that it is low in THC and not the primo kush we were hoping for. The reality is that NO new law has yet been written. The only thing that happened is that cannabis was taken off the narcotics list. This means that things are still up in the air as the government eventually pases new bills to regulate its use.
People under the age of 20 are not allowed to buy or use it (same as alcohol in Thailand). Officially, extracts are STILL on the narcotics list, so they are still illegal. But weed itself; flowers, leaves, stems, and seeds have no restrictions at all on them. No one is yet regulating weed potency and you can easily buy very strong sticky icky all over the country right now.
Learn The Laws
Don’t just believe us though, read for yourself and stay up to date on the changing situation. Here are the exact words according to Thai law at the time of writing.
Laws About Category V Narcotics
The most relevant law is the law which states what drugs are still “category 5” narcoticsaccording to the Thai Ministry of Health. It is in Thai and the Thai wording is the only legal authority. But the gist of it is that extracts from all parts of cannabis or hemp plants are category 5 narcotic if they contain THC levels over 0.2% by weight.
This means that extracts like oils, tinctures, and resins are totally illegal if they have pretty much any THC in them (remember that high-quality kush these days has up to 20% or even 30% THC).
Non-potent CBD products are acceptable. Products which promote sound sleep and tout pain-relieving qualities are okay, but the law specifies domestic products only, meaning nothing imported is legal at all. Thailand wants the profits that come with legalized ganja to stay in Thailand.
Laws About Edibles
Sadly, the less-than-0.2-percent rule applies to edibles. The process of extracting the THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) cannabinoids from the plant and infusing them into food and beverages qualifies as creating an extract.
This seems to be a contradiction to what people in Thailand are seeing in the market right now. Everywhere you look, shops are popping up specializing in weed snacks, ads on our social media are trying to sell us cannabis candies, even chain restaurants are cashing in, serving ganja on their pizzas! So what is that about?
Laws About Vaping
Also important to note that vaping is illegal in Thailand. And not just for the wacky tobacky. As vaping is a relatively new practice, the law which pertains to e-cigarettes is section 20 of the Customs Act of Thailand. It prohibits the importation of e-cigarettes and vapes, meaning if you are using one, you must have illegally imported it. If you are caught with one, the fine is up to 30,000 Baht and a possible jail sentence of up to 10 years.
Vaping weed will give the police the opportunity to double down on your punishment. Illegal possession of mariguana extracts over 0.2% could be up to 5 years in prison and a fine up to 100,000 Baht. Please obey the Thai laws.
Law Regarding Importation of Marijuana
Section 26 of Chapter 2 of the Thailand Narcotics act of 1979 is still relevant to the importation of marijuana extracts. This law states that no person shall produce, dispose of, import, export or possess narcotics of category IV or category V. Please do not try to bring edibles, oils, or any other cannabis product into Thailand from abroad.
There are certain conditions under which a Thai citizen can request a license to produce, import, export, dispose of, or possess narcotic substances under the category 5 narcotics list. But the licenses are tightly controlled and not a viable option for a foreigner in Thailand.
Laws About Growing Marijuana
Thai authorities are encouraging people to grow their own plants at home, they are even giving them away to Thai citizens. Their official reason for doing this is to encourage people to use their homegrown marijuana for personal use to treat various health conditions. This is the official line, and this is why some people have been suspicious. Some of the things the government representatives have said publicly seem to condemn smoking for fun.
Laws About Smoking Bud
You can smoke weed in private places anywhere in Thailand. This means your home or designated spots like bars and cafes that have made a “private” space for smoking weed. BUT you may not smoke in public places.
While there is no official law about this right now, police are ready to implement the law of public nuisance to clamp down on public blazers. The fine for this crime is up to 25,000 baht and/or three months in jail. Even the famously diligent Thonglor police made a public statement that they would not bother people possessing, buying, or selling weed. Just be cool, man. Smoke inconspicuously.
Laws About Medical Marijuana
The FDA in Thailand approved all hospitals of the Public Health Ministry to prescribe medical marijuana. On top of this, at least 25 specialist cannabis clinics were set up in 2020 to treat people in Thailand. So, if you have one of the approved conditions such as chronic pain, migraines, or insomnia and you talk to your doctor, you could score all kinds of oils and products that are technically not available to the public. Just keep your medical marijuana card on you at all times.
Laws About Driving or Riding Stoned
Common sense should tell us not to go around operating heavy machinery, cars, motorcycles, or anything else while high. But people still do these things, so let us reiterate that just because you are allowed to be high DOES NOT mean that you are allowed to partake in reckless endangerment. Just because the Thai law specifically relating to weed and driving has not been written, does not mean it is legal.
Other laws exist to cover your behavior if you are being irresponsible. Section 43 of the Land Traffic Act of 1979 states that a driver can’t operate a vehicle if they are incompetent to drive or if they drive with carelessness or recklessness. Just don’t imbibe and drive.
The Good Stuff – Where Do We Get It?
Okay, now that you are all brushed up on what you can and can’t do, how do you get your hands on some of that rockin’ reefer?
There are new shops popping up every minute in Thailand. There are several major dispensaries in Bangkok and just today there was a pop-up shop in the Market Village Huahin Mall on the ground floor, right there between Stabucks and Auntie Anne’s Pretzels were a dozen huge jars full of dank nuggets being openly sniffed and sold with names like Sky Walker, Godfather, Kalifah Kush, and Mobi Dick.
Other than in person shops, there are also a whole bunch of Line and Facebook shops for you to choose from, though we can’t speak to the legalities of these shops, whether they are licenced businesses or just people selling on the side is unknown, but until the laws are rewritten no one seems to care. Everyone is jumping on the bandwagon as fast as they can.
Shops & Dispensaries
Here are a few places you can shop in-person for all of your weedy needs:
- Highland Café is the most prominent spot right now. The folks there are heavily involved in the market and one of the main organizers of the recent cannabis festival near Bangkok.
- 420 Cannabis Bar has several locationsand some very interesting products. Cannabis fried chicken anyone?
- The Dispensary by Taratera is the most high-tech (no pun intended) cannabis operation with loads of science behind their goods.
- Sukhumweed Dispensary got a lot of attention on opening day and sold out to long lines around the block, but we hear they have quickly restocked most products.
- Leaf Cannabis Cafe has been around for a while selling non-THC products in preparation for the boom. They are now ready to serve more than leafy tea.
- Chopaka is the brand new space full of fun accessories and bud from Thailand’s queen of Cannabis Kitty Chopaka.
- Sensii is the latest dispensary to pop up in Bangkok, conveniently located inside the Tortilla Quemada restaurant so you can feed your munchies with tacos conveniently.
- Candyland is the place to go if you are in Thailand’s coastal playground of Pattaya!
Online Shops
Here are a few options for those lazy days when you need your high delivered:
- Bloom Asia was one of the first to go public about marijuana in Thailand. They sell a range of THC and CBD products online.
- Candy After Dark is happy to send their kushy products right to your home with free delivery if you live near Chiang Mai.
- Line Shopping. If you have a Line account (everyone in Thailand should) then you can simply put key words like “kush” into the search bar and get excited by the amazing selection of choice.
Strains, Varieties, Potency, and Prices
Cannabaceae is the family of plants, then cannabis indica and cannabis sativa are the two main subspecies of plants, hybrid is named as such because it is a new strain created by combining both indica and sativa. These are the three main cannabis strains available in Thailand.
In general indica is said to give a more relaxed and mellow effect, and sativa is said to be more energizing for daytime use with hybrid types being anywhere in the middle.
The thing is, these plants have been subject to so much crossbreeding, cultivation techniques and hybridization that the lines are becoming less clear. Cannabis experts are starting to see no difference between some strains and naming new varieties is becoming a bit of a branding exercise more than anything else.
The names of varieties are endless and reading them can sound like the menu for a delicious ice cream shop: Bubblegum, Orange Cream, Cherry Bomb, Girl Scout Cookies, Grape Diamond, Gelato, Truffletini, Mandarin Cookies, Sage n’ Sour, and Strawberry Banana Cream just for a few examples. There are at least 700 of them around the world. Each one has been created to give the user slightly different experiences.
There is no real way to know how weed will affect you, your mood and surroundings as well as what else you have consumed, and even the people near you will affect your experience, someone might feel sleepy on sleepy on sativa, another might feel energized on indica, the best way to figure out what you like is to try a bit for yourself.
In Thailand, quality buds are going for 400 THB to 650 THB per gram on average, and you certainly get what you pay for when it comes to the ganja.
Now, on to You
This is just the beginning for cannabis in Thailand. The news is changing daily, people are very excited and some are getting a bit carried away. When you suddenly remove all restrictions in a country that has had very strict drug laws for an eternity, there is going to be a settling-in phase.
As the first couple of days of decriminalization passed, Thailand saw kids who ate too many edibles freaking out and checking themselves into hospitals, scaremongering began, rumors of immediate restrictions being enforced popped up in the news and were refuted hours later by someone higher up. This is normal, and we will still have to wait and see where Thailand will land when all the new laws are in place.
But for now, as of mid June 2022, you can come to Thailand, blaze up a jazz cigarette, rip bongs, pass the dutch, and enjoy your 420 moment… or should we rephrase “420” to better represent Thailand’s special day? Yes! Henceforth, “96ing” is the new euphemism for the good herb in The Land of Smiles!
Thailand’s budding legal cannabis scene was reeling in confusion this morning after a new government order instructed police to arrest anyone selling weed without “permission” – despite the fact no such permission exists.
One of the people currently working on amendments to the bill to regulate weed told Coconuts this morning that the current free-for-all was never intended, and that yesterday’s new order instructing police to “arrest and prosecute” those selling or exporting cannabis without permission was intended to close the legal loophole which has existed since legalization on June 9.
Update: Weed whiplash: ‘Arrest’ order for dispensary operators revoked after spreading confusion, fear
“Dispensaries should never have existed in the first place,” said the woman, who is working with the parliamentary committee to beef up the much-anticipated Cannabis Act. Describing herself as opposed to cannabis liberalization, the doctor spoke on condition of anonymity as she was not authorized to speak to the media.
She said that cannabis may only be sold at approved clinics, which would be consistent with officials’ repeated insistence it is meant for “medical purposes” only.
“Those dispensaries should close their shops now,” she said.
That will be crushing news to the legions of longtime advocates and instant entrepreneurs who have hurried to open storefronts in recent weeks.
Several dispensary owners told Coconuts this morning that the health ministry order left them uncertain what to do, whether to open their stores, or how to obtain permission to do so – an uncertainty parroted even by the police.
“I don’t know what to do next. I’m lost at sea,” said one dispensary owner who spoke on condition of anonymity, for fear of unspecified repercussions.
With cannabis recently designated a regulated medicinal to support the setting of an age limit by emergency decree, yesterday’s new order was signed by Narong Saiwong, deputy secretary of public health. It gave no timeline for when it would be imposed.
None of the order pertains to consumption – people are still free to spark up their stash as they were before, regardless of their reason. In fact, the man credited with leading the legalization charge – Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul – promised yesterday that weed would not be re-criminalized.
But the immediate effect was to throw the rapidly growing community of dispensaries into disarray, with some immediately closing and others taking a wait-and-see approach.
A representative of The Dispensary by Taratera on Silom Road said it has stopped selling buds with THC content until it acquires permission from the authorities.
Asoke-area dispensary owner Chokwan “Kitty” Chopaka this morning announced that she would also no longer sell buds at her shop until it received official approval.
Owners of the Sukhumweed dispensary in Soi Sukhumvit 42 said it was open today and selling buds as usual while a lawyer was dispatched to determine what permission was required.
Not even the police had any insight into what it all meant, or how to prosecute violators. Thonglor police chief Col. Duangchote Suwanjaras told Coconuts this morning that he and his team will meet later this week to seek “clarity” on the new order.
“We will discuss later this week for clarity on this,” he said. “Right now, the Cannabis Act hasn’t been enacted yet, so we have to look into the other laws and see which ones we can enforce.”
When weed became fully legal June 9, it was a free-for-all as no regulations had been prepared to regulate its sale or consumption. While parliament works on finalizing a bill that would codify a regulatory framework, speculation has run wild that it will either support the new status quo or drop a new set of draconian prohibitions.
What definitely doesn’t exist, yet, is any form of license or process for obtaining permission as required in the new order.
The order also says that since cannabis has been classified as a controlled medicine, people cannot conduct research, export, sell, or process it without the express permission. The order also specifies that permission is to be obtained from the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine in Bangkok, or provincial health departments in other provinces.
It states that, “for public order,” the health ministry would notify the Royal Thai Police and officials under existing traditional medicine regulations to prosecute any violators.
Another Bangkok dispensary owner, who refused to give his name for fear of legal repercussions, said that while his dispensary had opened this morning, it quickly closed after staff saw what they believed to be an undercover police officer walk in and take several photographs before leaving. They feared officers might return to raid the store.
He said dispensary owners should set up an association or network to share useful information and advice, especially during a “confusing time” like this.
Several calls to the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine went unanswered this morning.
Police to seek ‘clarity’
Among the issues police chief Duangchote said police will discuss included how to test the level of THC, the psychoactive compound that gets people high. Currently, people can possess cannabis, no matter the THC content, but extracts such as edibles, oils or hashish cannot exceed 0.2% THC.
“We have to find out about that for sure, too,” Duangchote said.
Addressing public confusion about the new order, the chief vowed to find clarity as soon as possible. He did not signal any imminent crackdown or arrests.
“We don’t want to scare people off, but of course something has to be done because right now [cannabis sales] have been way out of line.”
Duangchote referred to the increasingly common sight of people selling cannabis openly in the street, sometimes in plastic bag like candy – alongside the amulets, vegetables and sex enhancement products widely found on sidewalks.
Duangchote said it poses a risk to minors.
Public health minister Anutin Charnvirakul said yesterday that the Cannabis Act should return to parliament by the end of August. If passed, the bill would then go for royal endorsement.
While there was a surprising lack of organized opposition to legalization before it happened – largely as it flew under the radar – the ensuing moral panic has been compounded by unforced errors and the absence of what would, arguably, be valid and useful rules.
The order comes a few days after hundreds of medical staff and alumni from a prominent university hospital suddenly blamed liberal cannabis policies for encouraging recreational use rather than medicinal and harming youth in a petition urging officials to rein it in with strict regulations.
Cannabis Clinics & Dispensaries in Bangkok
Best Places to Buy Weed
Thailand’s government is replacing harsh anti-drug laws that permit cannabis consumption to address a multitude of approved health conditions. This to realize the economic prospects as well as the medical potential of cannabis.
Thailand becomes the first far-east nation to embrace the legalization of cannabis. Adopting a rather careful approach where the country is witnessing a gradual change to cannabis related laws.
Furthermore unleashing a new era in the legalization of the plant. As a first step, two full-time cannabis dispensing clinics were opened on Monday 11th May 2019. With this, Bangkok became the first Thai city where patients can get medical marijuana. It is available for approved conditions from a full-time dedicated cannabis clinic.
Talking at the opening of the clinic, Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul noted, “Today marks the beginning.”
Pointing to the underlying objectives, he told Thailand Medical News, “We are fighting for the better health of Thai people and fighting for better economy.”
Under this flagship project that is run by Public Health Management, almost 400 patients received free cannabis oil in the suburb of Bangkok.
These two clinics now joined the list of 25 already operating clinics on a part-time basis, reflecting the gradual progress towards marijuana liberalization.
With an intention to expand the network of marijuana clinics nationwide, the government has planned two more cannabis clinics in case results are promising.
In the coming days, several key developments are expected to appear on the cannabis legalization landscape. More clinics with greater convenience of booking making are likely to be opened where patients would be allowed to make their appointments using smart phone apps.
How to buy weed in Bangkok?
You can buy weed in Bangkok by visiting the Cannabis Dispensary we have listed below, or you can always buy them online. Some websites will deliver the product to your doorstep.
Can I order weed online in Bangkok?
Yes, you can order weed online in Bangkok through several different websites. However, it is essential to note that the possession and use of cannabis are still illegal in Thailand. So if you order weed online, be sure to do so from a reputable source and only for personal use.
Where to buy weed in Bangkok
Many Bangkok dispensaries were formerly cafés before being converted to coffee shops. The operators of these businesses have been active participants in Thailand’s environmental movement. Visiting these stores and meeting people who share your interests is the most excellent way to get involved with the Thai cannabis scene.
List of Cannabis Dispensary in Bangkok
Bangkok and Phuket are two of Thailand’s most popular tourist destinations and are also home to a growing number of cannabis dispensaries.
Phuket is an island in Thailand known for its stunning beaches, crystal clear waters, and lush tropical landscapes. However, visitors to Phuket may also notice another less desirable feature: weeds. Weeds are a common problem in Phuket, and they can grow on sidewalks, roadsides, and even on the sand at the beach.
While they may not be as visually appealing as the island’s other flora, weeds in Phuket play an essential role in the ecosystem. They help prevent soil erosion, filter water, and provide food and shelter for wildlife.
In addition, some weed species are used in traditional Thai medicine. So while weeds may not be everyone’s favorite plant, they are an essential part of the natural landscape of Phuket.
These dispensaries offer a wide range of products, including CBD oil, edibles, and topicals. Many also provide education and advice on how to use cannabis safely and effectively. Here is a list of some of the best cannabis dispensaries in Bangkok and Phuket:
Chopaka
( Address: 423/425 Sukhumvit Road, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana) A brightly painted sign hangs over the entrance to this store, which was opened by Kitty Chopaka, formerly of Highland, and began selling marijuana Thursday. Sunrise Sherbet buds cost THB555, while Gorilla Jamaica buds cost THB888.
There’s a catch, though. Weed is only sold from 10 am to 4:20 pm Monday through Thursday and 4:20 pm to 10 pm Friday through Sunday, despite the fact that the shop is open ten hours every day. Rolling papers, storage jars, and huge wooden bongs are available in addition to buds.
Medical Cannabis Shop
( Address: Indra Square, 2nd Floor, Ratchathewi) Leena Jungjunja, a socialite and provocateur, has been selling THC-infused products for years since she opened her two-story store in 2019.
The second floor is designed as a medical clinic where patients suffering from pain can receive treatment. She sells CBD products on the second floor of her shop in Pratunam, as well as THC sprays and, of course, marijuana starting at THB500 per gram at the clinic located near Bangkok’s Chinatown district.
THE DISPENSARY by Tarawera
( Address: 1, 4 Sala Daeng 1 Alley, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand) The Dispensary sells buds cultivated on farms all around the country, with several strains available for purchase in jars on the counter or shelves that customers may take home to smoke. THB400-800 is among the costs at the temporary store, which was created by a guy who got into cannabis to ease his dying father’s pain.
https://cannabisforthailand.com/hospital/the-dispensary-by-taratera/
Highland Café
( Address: 12 7 ถนนลาดพร้าว, Khwaeng Chom Phon, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand ) Highland Cafe, located on Sukhumvit Soi 45, is a coffee shop that is conveniently located at the heart of Bangkok for people looking to enjoy cannabis. It offers seven strains costing between THB450 and THB700 per gram, depending on the strain. Customers can also get 3.5 grams of any of the cafe’s strains
https://cannabisforthailand.com/hospital/highland-cafe-bangkok/
Sukhumweed
( Address: 52, 3 สุขุมวิท 42 Phra Khanong, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110, Thailand) Sukhumweed is a one-stop-shop for all things green, founded by a child actor-turned-weed cultivator Soranut “Beer” Masayavanich.
Leaf Cannabis Cafe
( Address: 470 Soi Suanplu (Sathorn 3 Thung Maha Mek, Sathon, Bangkok 10120, Thailand) Leaf Cannabis Cafe is one of the first stores in Thailand to provide CBD-based goods. The cafe includes both domestically produced and imported buds at varying price points, ranging from THB600 per gram (THB800 if purchased online) to THB900 per gram (THB1000 if ordered online).
It offers a CBD menu in addition to marijuana, including brownies for THB100-250, donuts for THB300, cookies for THB150-200, popcorn for THB200, and jellies for THB150, and CBD oils (THC and CBD) starting at B1,290.
Bloomร้านค้าผลิตภัณฑ์กัญชา และ CBD – Cannabis & CBD Shop
( Address: Organic Village Siam Square Soi 5 392/27 & 28 1/F Rama I Rd, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand)
Medical cannabis shop
( Address: Thanon Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand)
MD-82 cafe
( Address: 324 On Nut Rd, Prawet, Bangkok 10250 )
Kiew Kai Ka
( Address: 33 Nak Niwat Rd, Lat Phrao, Bangkok 10230)
GUMP’s Ari Community Space
( Address: 25 Ari 4 Fang Nua Alley, Samsen Nai, Phaya Thai, Bangkok 10400)
Bangkok marijuana Clinics
Currently, following marijuana clinics are operational in Bangkok. They are dispensing cannabis oil to people with a multitude of approved diseases such as cancer, insomnia, muscle aches, migraine, and neck pain.
Sawasdee Clinic, 40/4 Phahon Yothin 63 Alley, Anusawari, Bang Khen, Bangkok 10220, Tel: 093-438-1515
How to get CBD in Bangkok
It the Thai government’s vision to promote licensed marijuana in the country. A formal procedure has been stipulated allowing the patients to access medical marijuana. This procedure contains a set of conditions referred to as approved conditions. Only patients with medical conditions falling in the approved conditions list are entitled to seek medical marijuana.
After meeting this initial condition, patients need to visit one of the licensed cannabis clinics and hospital located in Bangkok to receive their medical marijuana dose.
The strict regulatory framework is aimed to restrict the recreational use of marijuana. The government wants people to use marijuana as medicine not as a pleasure driving substance.
Therefore, cannabis consumers in Bangkok need to be aware of jail and financial penalties that they can be subjected to. Thus it is not recommended to commit any violation of national drung laws.
Where to get cannabis in Bangkok?
Patients with approved medical conditions are required to see and get a prescription from a qualified physician. After having the prescription, patients need to visit a licensed medical marijuana clinic or hospital located in Bangkok.
In addition to dedicated cannabis clinics, FDA has authorized some hospitals to serve as dispensaries.
Given the harsh Thai anti-drug laws that may lead to jail term or financial penalty, it is advised to buy medical marijuana through legally approved channels.
How Foreigners can get cannabis in Bangkok?
If you are a tourist came to visit the country or the sole purpose of your trip is to obtain medical marijuana in Bangkok. Please mind, Thai medical marijuana dispensation laws don’t extend any privilege to foreigners.
It means tourists have to follow the same procedural route, which nationals adopt to get their hands on medical marijuana.
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