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Thailand to shift cannabis shops into medical clinics
Khaosod English Wednesday 01 Apr 2026 Speaking at the Ministry of Public Health, Public Health Minister Pattana Prompat said the move forms part of broader efforts to tighten oversight of cannabis use, from cultivation and extraction to distribution, while focusing on medical applications. The announcement followed a senior ministry meeting reviewing key policies, including Thailand’s push to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which requires improvements in healthcare standards, service quality and system management. Pattana said new regulations are being developed in three main areas: clarifying regulatory authority, transitioning cannabis retailers into healthcare facilities, and ensuring cannabis is used primarily for medical purposes. Existing operators will be given a transition period of about three years to comply.... ????????????????????? : https://www.khaosodenglish.com/tech/2026/04/01/thailand-to-shift-cannabis-shops-into-medical-clinics/ Currently, around 11,000 cannabis shops are registered nationwide, with 30–40% of licences expiring each year. Under the new framework, businesses will be required to operate as licensed medical facilities with qualified healthcare personnel on site. The ministry also plans to introduce a database and visible storefront markers to allow the public to verify licensing status. Pattana highlighted the economic potential of medical cannabis, particularly in extraction and processing, which could support domestic use and future exports under strict regulatory standards.... ????????????????????? : https://www.khaosodenglish.com/tech/2026/04/01/thailand-to-shift-cannabis-shops-into-medical-clinics/ Separately, the ministry is promoting the use of traditional Thai herbal medicine within the healthcare system, backed by a budget of more than 2 billion baht from the National Health Security Office. About half of the funds have already been disbursed in the first half of the fiscal year, with full utilisation targeted by year’s end. Officials are also reviewing healthcare infrastructure standards to better withstand natural disasters, drawing on lessons from recent floods and landslides. Measures include relocating critical systems such as oxygen supply points and electrical equipment to safer areas. The meeting further addressed challenges in managing health insurance for migrant workers and foreign nationals, particularly those outside formal employment systems, as well as ongoing health concerns linked to PM2.5 air pollution in northern Thailand.... ????????????????????? : https://www.khaosodenglish.com/tech/2026/04/01/thailand-to-shift-cannabis-shops-into-medical-clinics/ https://www.khaosodenglish.com/tech/2026/04/01/thailand-to-shift-cannabis-shops-into-medical-clinics/
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