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Thailand strengthens controls on cannabis flower sales and exports
The Nation Friday 17 Jul 2026 The Thai government has designated cannabis flower as a "controlled herb," requiring a license for anyone wishing to research, export, sell, or process it for commercial purposes. Sales of cannabis flower to the public are now restricted to individuals holding a valid medical prescription from a qualified practitioner, such as a physician or pharmacist. The new regulations prohibit the sale of cannabis flower for smoking on business premises, as well as sales through vending machines, electronic channels, or computer networks. Penalties for illegal sales or exports include up to one year in prison and a fine, while smuggling cannabis out of the country is punishable by up to 10 years' imprisonment. Ploythalay Laksameesaengjan, deputy government spokesperson, said that although Thailand has specific laws regulating cannabis use for medical and health purposes, some countries continue to classify cannabis as a serious narcotic drug. The government urged members of the public and travellers to comply strictly with the laws of those countries to avoid breaking the law, whether unknowingly or deliberately. Anyone who witnesses the illegal sale of cannabis flower, or gatherings where narcotics are being used and causing a public nuisance in the area, may report the activity to the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) hotline on 1386, available 24 hours a day. Ploythalay said the government was continuing to tighten controls and monitoring of “free cannabis” use under the Ministry of Public Health Notification on Controlled Herbs (Cannabis) 2025. The notification designates cannabis flower as a controlled herb. Anyone wishing to research, export, sell or process the controlled herb for commercial purposes must obtain a licence under Section 46. Sales to the general public are permitted only to people holding a prescription issued by a qualified practitioner, such as a physician, Thai traditional medical practitioner, folk healer, pharmacist or dentist, for medical purposes. The prescription may cover no more than 30 days. https://www.nationthailand.com/news/general/40068733
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