KRABI – A coordinated raid by provincial and national authorities on Tuesday led to the shutdown of a cannabis farm in Krabi allegedly operated with Israeli capital using Thai nationals as nominee shareholders. The operation resulted in the suspension of the farm’s license and pending criminal charges. South Korean Woman Arrested with 23kg of Cannabis […]
CHIANG RAI – A 55-year-old South Korean woman was arrested at Mae Fah Luang International Airport on January 8 after airport security discovered more than 23 kilograms of cannabis concealed in her luggage, allegedly intended for export to London. Nigerian man, Guinean woman arrested at Bangkok airport with drugs The arrest followed a coordinated operation […]
BANGKOK – Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has confirmed the closure of more than 7,000 cannabis shops following a sharp decline in license renewals under a newly implemented regulatory framework. As of January 5, 2025, Cabinet-approved regulations have introduced stricter controls over the cannabis industry, resulting in widespread closures across the country. New Thai Law […]
BANGKOK – Thailand’s cannabis regulatory landscape is undergoing a major transformation, with all licensed cannabis shops now required to convert into full-fledged medical clinics under a new government decree. The move aims to restrict cannabis use strictly to medical purposes and imposes rigorous operational and staffing standards on existing businesses. Thailand to Review Cannabis Regulations […]
PHUKET – A foreign tourist was left unconscious on the popular Bangla Road in Phuket after reportedly consuming a cannabis-infused snack, an incident that has intensified public debate over the safety and regulation of such products in Thailand. The event, which occurred on November 27, saw rescue workers unable to provide direct aid after the […]
BANGKOK – The Ministry of Public Health has announced it will reassess Thailand’s current cannabis regulations following growing concerns from representatives of business who argue that stringent rules are severely impacting the sector. The advocacy group “Writing Thailand’s Cannabis Future” recently met with health officials to urge swift reforms aimed at revitalizing the legal cannabis […]
BANGKOK — Thailand’s Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine announced on Monday that cannabis buds may now be legally used only for five specific medical conditions and must be obtained with a doctor’s prescription. The move tightens regulations amid a nationwide crackdown on recreational use. Thailand Shuts Down 1,000 Cannabis Shops in Nationwide Crackdown […]
BANGKOK — In a sweeping effort to regulate the country’s cannabis industry, Thai authorities have closed more than 1,000 shops and confiscated nearly a tonne of cannabis flowers in a two-month nationwide crackdown. The operation, led by the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, inspected over 5,200 businesses out of nearly 19,000 registered cannabis-related […]
