{"id":1685,"date":"2026-03-06T13:14:31","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T06:14:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/is-marijuana-legal-in-thailand-cannabis-laws\/"},"modified":"2026-08-29T21:57:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T14:57:56","slug":"is-marijuana-legal-in-thailand-cannabis-laws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/fr\/is-marijuana-legal-in-thailand-cannabis-laws\/","title":{"rendered":"Le cannabis est-il l\u00e9gal en Tha\u00eflande\u00a0? Explication de la l\u00e9gislation sur le cannabis en 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thailand made global headlines in 2022 when it became the first country in Asia to decriminalize cannabis. But as of June 26, 2025, the rules have changed dramatically. Recreational marijuana is now illegal in Thailand, and only medical use under a valid prescription is permitted. If you are an expat, tourist, or business owner in Thailand, understanding the current cannabis laws is essential to avoid criminal penalties of up to one year in prison and a 20,000 baht fine. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-marijuana-legal-in-thailand\">So, Is Marijuana Legal in Thailand?<\/h2>\n<p>This guide covers everything you need to know about\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/criminal-law-thailand\/\">Thailand&#8217;s criminal law framework<\/a>.\u00a0It shows as it applies to cannabis in 2026, including the legal history. We also talk about the current regulations, penalties, Supreme Court rulings, and what the rules mean for foreigners.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Is-Marijuana-Legal-in-Thailand-1.png\" alt=\"Is Marijuana Legal in Thailand\" class=\"wp-image-31424 lazyload\" style=\"width:800px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"688\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Is-Marijuana-Legal-in-Thailand-1.png\" alt=\"Is Marijuana Legal in Thailand\" class=\"wp-image-31424 lazyload\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Is-Marijuana-Legal-in-Thailand-1.png 688w, https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Is-Marijuana-Legal-in-Thailand-1-300x167.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\">\n<h2>Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<nav>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#is-marijuana-legal-in-thailand\">So, Is Marijuana Legal in Thailand?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#a-brief-history-of-cannabis-law-in-thailand\">A Brief History of Cannabis Law in Thailand<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#cannabis-as-a-category-5-narcotic-1979-2022\">Cannabis as a Category 5 Narcotic (1979-2022)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#medical-legalization-2018-2019\">Medical Legalization (2018-2019)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#full-decriminalization-june-9-2022\">Full Decriminalization (June 9, 2022)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#the-re-criminalization-june-26-2025\">Cannabis flower becomes a controlled herb (26 June 2025)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two-ministerial-regulations-in-2026\">Two Ministerial Regulations in 2026, and They Do Different Jobs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#current-cannabis-law-in-thailand-2026\">Current Cannabis Law in Thailand (2026)<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#medical-use-legal-with-prescription\">Medical Use: Legal with Prescription<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#recreational-use-illegal\">Recreational Use: Illegal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#thc-limits\">THC Limits<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#public-smoking-ban\">Public Smoking Ban<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#penalties-for-cannabis-offenses-in-2026\">Penalties for Cannabis Offenses in 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#supreme-court-decisions-on-cannabis\">Supreme Court Decisions on Cannabis<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#decision-no-1225-2567-2024-retroactive-decriminalization\">Decision No. 1225\/2567 (2024): Retroactive Decriminalization<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#decision-no-2591-2566-2023-no-refund-of-fines-already-paid\">Decision No. 2591\/2566 (2023): No Refund of Fines Already Paid<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#decision-no-2939-2565-2022-asset-forfeiture-and-cannabis\">Decision No. 2939\/2565 (2022): Asset Forfeiture and Cannabis<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#cannabis-dispensary-rules-in-2026\">Cannabis Dispensary Rules in 2026<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#licensing-and-compliance\">Licensing and Compliance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#prohibited-activities\">Prohibited Activities<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#what-this-means-for-tourists-and-expats\">What This Means for Tourists and Expats<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#for-tourists\">For Tourists<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#for-expats-and-long-term-residents\">For Expats and Long-Term Residents<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#for-business-owners\">For Business Owners<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#what-competitors-miss-the-legal-nuances\">Commonly Missed Legal Nuances<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#faq-question-1772777859797\">Is weed legal in Thailand in 2026?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq-question-1772777862282\">Can tourists buy marijuana in Thailand?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq-question-1772777863002\">What is the penalty for smoking weed in Thailand?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq-question-1772777903599\">Are CBD products legal in Thailand?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq-question-1772777904518\">Can I grow cannabis at home in Thailand?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq-question-1772777938632\">What happened to people convicted of cannabis offenses before 2022?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq-question-1772777957965\">How many cannabis dispensaries are still open in Thailand?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#is-weed-legal-in-thailand-in-2026\">Need Legal Advice on Cannabis Law in Thailand?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-brief-history-of-cannabis-law-in-thailand\">A Brief History of Cannabis Law in Thailand<\/h2>\n<p>Cannabis has a long and complex legal history in Thailand. Understanding how the law evolved helps explain the current regulatory landscape.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cannabis-as-a-category-5-narcotic-1979-2022\">Cannabis as a Category 5 Narcotic (1979-2022)<\/h3>\n<p>Under the&nbsp;<strong>Narcotics Act B.E. 2522 (1979)<\/strong>, cannabis was classified as a&nbsp;<strong>Category 5 narcotic<\/strong>&nbsp;alongside opium and psilocybin mushrooms. Possession, production, sale, and consumption were all criminal offenses carrying severe penalties, including imprisonment of up to 15 years for possession with intent to distribute.<\/p>\n<p>The law was enforced strictly. In&nbsp;<strong>Supreme Court Decision No. 979\/2538 (1995)<\/strong>, the Court examined a case involving cannabis possession for sale. The defendant was charged under Section 26 and Section 75 of the Narcotics Act B.E. 2522. The Court ultimately acquitted the defendant due to contradictory police testimony and circumstantial evidence, establishing an important precedent on evidentiary standards in narcotics cases, a reminder that even under strict anti-cannabis laws, the burden of proof remained with the prosecution.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"medical-legalization-2018-2019\">Medical Legalization (2018-2019)<\/h3>\n<p>In December 2018, Thailand became the&nbsp;<strong>first Asian country to legalize medical cannabis<\/strong>&nbsp;through the&nbsp;<strong>Narcotics Act (No. 7) B.E. 2562 (2019)<\/strong>. This amendment allowed licensed medical practitioners to prescribe cannabis-based treatments and enabled approved research institutions to cultivate cannabis for medical purposes.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"full-decriminalization-june-9-2022\">Full Decriminalization (June 9, 2022)<\/h3>\n<p>On June 9, 2022, the Ministry of Public Health issued the&nbsp;<strong>Notification Re: Specifying Names of Category 5 Narcotics B.E. 2565<\/strong>, issued under Section 29, paragraph 2 of the Narcotics Code. This announcement effectively removed the cannabis plant from the Category 5 narcotics list, making Thailand the first country in Asia to fully decriminalize cannabis.<\/p>\n<p>This regulatory change had profound legal consequences. In&nbsp;<strong>Supreme Court Decision No. 1225\/2567 (2024)<\/strong>, the Court addressed a case where a defendant had been convicted of producing and possessing cannabis without authorization under the Narcotics Act B.E. 2522 (Sections 26\/2, 26\/3, 75, and 76). The Court ruled that because the 2022 Notification removed cannabis from the Category 5 narcotics list, the defendant&#8217;s actions were&nbsp;<strong>no longer criminal offenses<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>Applying&nbsp;<strong>Section 2, paragraph 2 of the Criminal Code<\/strong>&nbsp;(the principle that a subsequent law decriminalizing conduct applies retroactively), the Court of Appeals Region 6 was authorized to reverse the conviction on its own motion, as this constituted a legal issue of public order under Sections 185(1) and 195(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-re-criminalization-june-26-2025\">Cannabis flower becomes a controlled herb (26 June 2025)<\/h3>\n<p>The period of broad decriminalization was short-lived. Concerns over unregulated recreational use, particularly among minors, led to a sharp policy reversal. The instrument was the Ministry of Public Health Notification on Controlled Herbs (Cannabis) B.E. 2568, signed by the Minister of Public Health on 23 June 2025, published in the Royal Gazette on 25 June 2025 and in force from 26 June 2025. It classified the cannabis <em>flower<\/em> as a controlled herb under the Protection and Promotion of Traditional Thai Medicine Wisdom Act B.E. 2542, so selling it now requires a prescription from one of the recognised professions, and it tightened the rules on possession, processing and advertising. <strong>Note what it did not do:<\/strong> it did not put cannabis back on the Category 5 narcotics list. Cannabis was removed from that list in 2022 and has stayed off it, which is why the Supreme Court decisions on retroactive decriminalization set out below still stand. Calling this a re-criminalization, as much of the English-language coverage does, tells you the wrong thing about your exposure: the risk sits in licensing and prescription rules, not in the narcotics schedule. As of January 2026, over 7,297 of Thailand&#8217;s 18,433 cannabis shops had closed due to stricter regulations, leaving approximately 11,136 still operating under tightened rules.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"two-ministerial-regulations-in-2026\">Two Ministerial Regulations in 2026, and They Do Different Jobs<\/h3>\n<p>2026 brought two separate instruments six days apart. English-language coverage routinely merges them, which is how operators end up applying to the wrong regulator. One governs <strong>extracts<\/strong>, which are narcotics; the other governs the <strong>flower<\/strong>, which is a controlled herb.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Extracts, in force 25 April 2026.<\/strong> The Ministerial Regulation on permission to produce, import, export, dispose of or possess extracts of cannabis or hemp B.E. 2569 was published in the Royal Gazette on <strong>26 March 2026<\/strong> and took effect on <strong>25 April 2026<\/strong>. It repealed and replaced two earlier regulations, the hemp regulation of B.E. 2563 and the cannabis regulation of B.E. 2564, so extract licensing now sits in a single instrument administered by the Food and Drug Administration. Its transitional provision is the one to diarise: <strong>a licence issued under either repealed regulation is valid only until 31 December 2026<\/strong>, and an operator who wants to carry on must apply under the new regulation before the old licence expires and must actually <strong>hold the new licence<\/strong> before continuing. Applying is not permission. Licences granted under the new regulation run to <strong>31 December of the third year<\/strong> counting from the year of issue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The flower, published 30 April 2026.<\/strong> Ministerial Regulation (No. 2) B.E. 2569 amended the B.E. 2559 regulation issued under the Protection and Promotion of Traditional Thai Medicine Wisdom Act B.E. 2542, which is the statute that governs the cannabis flower as a controlled herb. Its new <strong>clause 8\/1<\/strong> is the change that reshapes the retail market, because it decides who may hold a licence to sell, process or export the flower. In addition to the general criteria, an applicant must:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>own the premises or hold a possessory right over them, or attach the owner&#8217;s written consent;<\/li>\n<li>have a storage area of a size appropriate to the volume handled, with equipment that keeps the flower in good condition, stored separately, not mixed with anything else and not in contact with the floor;<\/li>\n<li><strong>be one of the following<\/strong>: the holder of a licence to operate a healthcare establishment under the law on healthcare establishments; a licensed manufacturer or seller of herbal products; a licensed manufacturer or seller of medicines; the holder of a licence to produce Category 5 narcotics limited to cannabis or hemp extracts under the Narcotics Code; or a certified traditional folk healer under the law on the practice of Thai traditional medicine. Alternatively, the applicant may be a grower whose site supplies licensees under section 46 of the Act;<\/li>\n<li>have at least one worker trained by the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine present in the establishment at all times it is open.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The same regulation adds a duty to install an effective odour and smoke extraction system, and lets the licensing authority refuse renewal where the licensee has previously been suspended for breaching the Ministry of Public Health notification on controlled herbs. Existing flower licences issued under the B.E. 2559 regulation are not cancelled: clause 14 lets them run to their own expiry, which under <strong>section 46 paragraph 3<\/strong> of the Act is 31 December of the third year counting from the year of issue. The practical effect for an ordinary dispensary is a deadline rather than a ban, and the question on renewal is whether it can meet clause 8\/1 at all.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"current-cannabis-law-in-thailand-2026\">Current Cannabis Law in Thailand (2026)<\/h2>\n<p>As of&nbsp;<strong>June 26, 2025<\/strong>, cannabis in Thailand is regulated under the&nbsp;<strong>Protection and Promotion of Traditional Thai Medicine Knowledge Act B.E. 2542 (1999)<\/strong>. Cannabis is now classified as a&nbsp;<strong>&#8220;controlled herb&#8221; (samunphrai khuapkhum)<\/strong>&nbsp;rather than a narcotic. This is an important legal distinction.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"medical-use-legal-with-prescription\">Medical Use: Legal with Prescription<\/h3>\n<p>Cannabis remains legal for medical purposes. To legally purchase and use cannabis, you must:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Obtain a valid&nbsp;<strong>medical prescription<\/strong>&nbsp;from a licensed Thai medical practitioner (doctor, dentist, or Thai traditional medicine practitioner)<\/li>\n<li>The prescription must specify cannabis as part of the treatment plan<\/li>\n<li>Each prescription is valid for a&nbsp;<strong>maximum of 30 days<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Consumption is limited to approximately&nbsp;<strong>30 grams per month<\/strong>&nbsp;per patient<\/li>\n<li>You must be&nbsp;<strong>at least 20 years old<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"recreational-use-illegal\">Recreational Use: Illegal<\/h3>\n<p>Recreational use of cannabis is&nbsp;<strong>explicitly prohibited<\/strong>. Purchasing cannabis without a medical prescription, casual smoking, and over-the-counter sales to tourists without documentation are all violations of current law.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"thc-limits\">THC Limits<\/h3>\n<p>An extract of cannabis or hemp is a <strong>Category 5 narcotic<\/strong> unless it falls inside the exception. What makes it one is the Ministry of Public Health notification specifying Category 5 narcotics of B.E. 2565, issued under section 29 paragraph 2 of the Narcotics Code, which the 2026 extract regulation expressly adopts as its definition. That notification excepts an extract containing <strong>not more than 0.2 per cent THC by weight<\/strong> where the plant was grown in Thailand and the extraction was licensed, and it excepts extracts of the seeds.<\/p>\n<p>Two cautions, because this is where CBD sellers get into trouble. First, falling outside Category 5 is not the same as being unregulated: a compliant low-THC extract is still a herbal product, cosmetic or food, and it needs whatever registration those laws require. Second, the 0.2 per cent figure is about the <em>extract<\/em>. It is not the definition of hemp, which the 2026 regulation states separately as a Cannabis plant whose leaves and flowering tops contain <strong>not more than 1 per cent THC by dry weight<\/strong>. Quoting the wrong one of those two numbers at a customs officer or an inspector is a common and expensive mistake.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"public-smoking-ban\">Public Smoking Ban<\/h3>\n<p>Smoking cannabis in public has been prohibited since 2022 under the&nbsp;<strong>Public Health Act B.E. 2535 (1992)<\/strong>. The Ministry of Public Health issued a specific announcement in 2022 declaring that cannabis smoke and odor constitutes a&nbsp;<strong>public nuisance<\/strong>. Violators face fines of up to&nbsp;<strong>25,000 baht<\/strong>&nbsp;and\/or imprisonment of up to&nbsp;<strong>3 months<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"penalties-for-cannabis-offenses-in-2026\">Penalties for Cannabis Offenses in 2026<\/h2>\n<p>Understanding the penalties is critical, especially for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/immigration-consultation\/\">foreign nationals<\/a>&nbsp;who may face additional immigration consequences. The current penalties under the controlled herb framework are:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Offense<\/th>\n<th>Penalty<\/th>\n<th>Legal Basis<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Use or supply outside the licence and prescription rules<\/td>\n<td>Up to 1 year imprisonment and\/or 20,000 THB fine<\/td>\n<td>Traditional Thai Medicine Wisdom Protection and Promotion Act B.E. 2542, <strong>section 46<\/strong> for the licence requirement and <strong>section 78<\/strong> for the penalty<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Public smoking<\/td>\n<td>Up to 3 months imprisonment and\/or 25,000 THB fine<\/td>\n<td>Public Health Act B.E. 2535<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sale, processing for trade, research or export without a licence<\/td>\n<td>Licence suspension or revocation, and up to 1 year imprisonment and\/or a 20,000 THB fine<\/td>\n<td>Act B.E. 2542 <strong>section 46<\/strong> with <strong>section 78<\/strong>; suspension under section 52 and revocation under section 54<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Online sales<\/td>\n<td>Prohibited, subject to criminal charges<\/td>\n<td>2025 Amendment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sale near schools\/temples<\/td>\n<td>Prohibited, subject to enhanced penalties<\/td>\n<td>2025 Amendment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sale to minors (under 20)<\/td>\n<td>Criminal charges and license revocation<\/td>\n<td>2025 Amendment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Producing, importing, exporting, selling or possessing a cannabis or hemp extract that is a Category 5 narcotic, without a licence<\/td>\n<td>Up to 5 years imprisonment <strong>and<\/strong> a fine up to 500,000 THB, with heavier penalties where the act is for trade, spreads the drug among the public, or is a sale to a person under 18 or at a school, a place of religious worship or a government office<\/td>\n<td>Narcotics Code, sections 93 and 148<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Possessing such an extract for one&#8217;s own consumption<\/td>\n<td>Up to 2 years imprisonment or a fine up to 40,000 THB, or both<\/td>\n<td>Narcotics Code, sections 107 and 164<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Consuming such an extract<\/td>\n<td>Up to 1 year imprisonment or a fine up to 20,000 THB, or both<\/td>\n<td>Narcotics Code, sections 104 and 162<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>Important for foreigners:<\/strong>&nbsp;A cannabis-related criminal conviction in Thailand can result in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/extradition-from-thailand-legal-process-and-law\/\">deportation, visa revocation, and a re-entry ban<\/a>. It may also affect your ability to obtain a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/police-clearance-certificate-thailand\/\">police clearance certificate<\/a>&nbsp;in the future.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"supreme-court-decisions-on-cannabis\">Supreme Court Decisions on Cannabis<\/h2>\n<p>Thai Supreme Court (Dika) decisions provide crucial guidance on how cannabis laws are interpreted and applied. Here are three landmark rulings that shaped the current legal landscape.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"decision-no-1225-2567-2024-retroactive-decriminalization\">Decision No. 1225\/2567 (2024): Retroactive Decriminalization<\/h3>\n<p>This pivotal ruling addressed whether a person convicted of cannabis production and possession under the old Narcotics Act could have their conviction overturned after the 2022 decriminalization. The Court held that under&nbsp;<strong>Section 2, paragraph 2 of the Criminal Code<\/strong>, when a subsequent law declares that conduct is no longer criminal, the person who committed the act is&nbsp;<strong>absolved of the offense<\/strong>. The Court of Appeals was authorized to overturn the cannabis-related convictions on its own initiative, even though the defendant did not appeal those specific charges.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Practical significance:<\/strong>&nbsp;This case confirmed that Thailand&#8217;s 2022 decriminalization had full retroactive effect, freeing individuals previously convicted of cannabis offenses.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"decision-no-2591-2566-2023-no-refund-of-fines-already-paid\">Decision No. 2591\/2566 (2023): No Refund of Fines Already Paid<\/h3>\n<p>While the decriminalization freed individuals from ongoing punishment, the Supreme Court drew a clear line at completed penalties. In this case, a defendant who had already paid fines for cannabis offenses under the Narcotics Act B.E. 2522 (Sections 26\/2, 26\/3, 75, and 76) sought a refund after cannabis was decriminalized. The Court ruled that&nbsp;<strong>Section 2, paragraph 2 of the Criminal Code<\/strong>&nbsp;only stops&nbsp;<em>ongoing<\/em>&nbsp;enforcement, it does not undo penalties already fully served. The defendant was&nbsp;<strong>not entitled to a refund<\/strong>&nbsp;of the 40,000 baht fine already paid.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Practical significance:<\/strong>&nbsp;Decriminalization releases you from future punishment but does not compensate for penalties already completed.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"decision-no-2939-2565-2022-asset-forfeiture-and-cannabis\">Decision No. 2939\/2565 (2022): Asset Forfeiture and Cannabis<\/h3>\n<p>This case involved the seizure of 747 bars of dried cannabis weighing 772.30 kilograms under the&nbsp;<strong>Measures for Suppression of Narcotics Offenses Act B.E. 2534 (Section 3)<\/strong>. The defendant was initially sentenced to 15 years imprisonment. During the Supreme Court&#8217;s consideration, the 2022 Notification removed cannabis from Category 5 narcotics. The Court applied&nbsp;<strong>Section 2, paragraph 2 of the Criminal Code<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Section 39(5) of the Criminal Procedure Code<\/strong>, ruling that the right to prosecute was extinguished because the acts were no longer criminal offenses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Practical significance:<\/strong>&nbsp;Even large-scale cannabis offenses were retroactively decriminalized, and asset forfeiture proceedings connected to cannabis were affected by the legal change.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cannabis-dispensary-rules-in-2026\">Cannabis Dispensary Rules in 2026<\/h2>\n<p>If you are considering visiting or operating a cannabis dispensary in Thailand, the framework is the Ministry of Public Health notification on controlled herbs of B.E. 2568, in force since 26 June 2025, as tightened by <a href=\"#two-ministerial-regulations-in-2026\">Ministerial Regulation (No. 2) B.E. 2569 of 30 April 2026<\/a>. Between them they impose:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"licensing-and-compliance\">Licensing and Compliance<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Medical supervision required:<\/strong>&nbsp;All dispensaries must have a certified medical or Thai traditional medicine practitioner on-site<\/li>\n<li><strong>GACP certification:<\/strong>&nbsp;Commercial cultivation for sale is expected to meet Good Agricultural and Collection Practices standards, administered through the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM). GACP is an agricultural standard rather than a clause of the controlled-herb notification, and the processing time, the validity period and which certifying bodies are recognised are set administratively and do change. Confirm all three with DTAM before you plan around them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sales license:<\/strong>&nbsp;A &#8220;License to Sell or Process Controlled Herbs for Trade&#8221; is required<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reporting:<\/strong>&nbsp;A licence holder must report its operations to the licensing authority <strong>at least once a year<\/strong>, stating the quantity of controlled herb sold, exported or processed. That is clause 10(2) of the Ministerial Regulation on permitting the research, export, sale or processing of controlled herbs for trade, B.E. 2559, and a renewal application falls due <strong>60 days before the licence expires<\/strong> under clause 11. The licence and application forms in that regime are the <strong>Phor.Tor. 9 to Phor.Tor. 13<\/strong> series prescribed by the DTAM notification of 7 February B.E. 2560. Operators are sometimes told to file more often than that; treat any monthly schedule as an administrative requirement to confirm with DTAM rather than something the regulation itself imposes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prohibited-activities\">Prohibited Activities<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Online sales of cannabis products<\/li>\n<li>Vending machine distribution<\/li>\n<li>Sales near schools, temples, and other sensitive areas<\/li>\n<li>Sales to anyone under 20 years old<\/li>\n<li>Advertising cannabis products to the general public<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-this-means-for-tourists-and-expats\">What This Means for Tourists and Expats<\/h2>\n<p>If you are a tourist or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/moving-to-thailand-guide\/\">an expat living in Thailand<\/a>, here is what you need to know:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"for-tourists\">For Tourists<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No casual purchases:<\/strong>&nbsp;You cannot simply walk into a dispensary and buy cannabis without a medical prescription from a licensed Thai practitioner<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical consultation available:<\/strong>&nbsp;Some clinics and dispensaries offer on-site consultations with licensed practitioners who can issue prescriptions if medically appropriate<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do not smoke in public:<\/strong>&nbsp;Beaches, streets, restaurants, and bars are all prohibited areas<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep your prescription:<\/strong>&nbsp;If you do obtain legal cannabis, carry your prescription at all times as proof of legal use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"for-expats-and-long-term-residents\">For Expats and Long-Term Residents<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The same medical prescription rules apply regardless of your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/extension-based-on-retirement-in-thailand\/\">visa type<\/a><\/li>\n<li>A cannabis conviction can jeopardize your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/90-day-report-thailand\/\">90-day reporting<\/a>, visa renewal, and long-term residency plans<\/li>\n<li>CBD below 0.2% THC sits outside Category 5 of the Narcotics Code, which is not the same as being unregulated: the product still has to comply with the herbal product, cosmetic or food rules that apply to whatever it is sold as<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"for-business-owners\">For Business Owners<\/h3>\n<p>If you operate or plan to open a cannabis-related business, consult with a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/online-consultation-with-a-thai-lawyer\/\">Thai lawyer<\/a>&nbsp;before proceeding. The regulatory landscape is evolving rapidly. As of February 2026, nearly 40% of cannabis shops have already closed due to non-compliance with the new rules. Businesses that want to survive need to meet the GACP standard for what they grow, employ the practitioners the prescription rules require, and keep the licence and reporting obligations current.<\/p>\n<p>For&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/register-a-company-in-thailand\/\">company registration<\/a>&nbsp;related to cannabis businesses, additional regulatory approvals from the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine are required beyond standard&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/business-law-in-thailand\/\">business registration<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The ownership trap, which is where foreign operators actually get hurt.<\/strong> A cannabis licence is issued to a person or a company, and both of the 2026 regulations ask who the applicant is, not who stands behind them. Retail sale is a service business, so a company with majority foreign ownership needs a foreign business licence or a treaty route before it can carry it on at all. The usual workaround, putting Thai names on 51 per cent of the shares while the foreigner funds and controls the company, is the offence in <strong>section 36 of the Foreign Business Act<\/strong>: up to three years in prison, or a fine of 100,000 to 1,000,000 baht, or both, for the Thai nominee and for the foreigner who consents, plus a court order to unwind the shareholding and a further 10,000 to 50,000 baht a day if that order is ignored. The Supreme Court decides these cases on where the capital came from rather than on the register, so a compliant-looking 49\/51 split proves nothing. We set out how the courts test it, and what a genuine restructuring looks like, in our guides to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/thai-nominee-shareholders\/\">Thai nominee shareholders<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/thailand-nominee-company-crackdown-2026\/\">2026 nominee crackdown<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-competitors-miss-the-legal-nuances\">Commonly Missed Legal Nuances<\/h2>\n<p>Most guides on cannabis in Thailand focus only on the headline rules. Here is what they often overlook:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cannabis is not reclassified as a narcotic.<\/strong>&nbsp;It is a &#8220;controlled herb&#8221; under the Thai Traditional Medicine Act, a legally distinct category with different penalties and enforcement mechanisms than narcotics<\/li>\n<li><strong>No growing license is required.<\/strong>&nbsp;Personal cultivation is technically still permitted, but all cannabis produced must comply with GACP standards if sold commercially<\/li>\n<li><strong>Retroactive effect of law changes.<\/strong>&nbsp;As established by Supreme Court Decision No. 1225\/2567, changes in cannabis classification have full retroactive effect under Section 2 of the Criminal Code, meaning past convictions were overturned<\/li>\n<li><strong>Police detention limits.<\/strong>&nbsp;If detained for a cannabis offense, police can hold you for a maximum of 48 hours for questioning, and judicial detention cannot exceed 84 days pending sentencing<\/li>\n<li><strong>The 0.2% THC threshold<\/strong>&nbsp;applies to extracts and products, the cannabis plant itself (flower, leaf) is subject to the controlled herb rules regardless of THC content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1772777859797\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Is weed legal in Thailand in 2026?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>Cannabis is legal in Thailand for medical use with a prescription from a licensed Thai practitioner. It was not re-criminalized. The instrument of 26 June 2025 is the Ministry of Public Health notification on controlled herbs, which made the flower a controlled herb and put its sale behind a prescription; it did not return cannabis to the Category 5 narcotics list. Selling or supplying outside the licence and prescription rules carries up to 1 year imprisonment or a 20,000 baht fine, or both, under sections 46 and 78 of the Protection and Promotion of Traditional Thai Medicine Wisdom Act B.E. 2542. Extracts are a different regime and carry much heavier narcotics penalties.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1772777862282\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can tourists buy marijuana in Thailand?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>Tourists can only legally obtain cannabis by first visiting a licensed clinic for a medical consultation and receiving a valid prescription from a Thai-licensed medical practitioner. Casual over-the-counter purchases without a prescription are illegal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1772777863002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is the penalty for smoking weed in Thailand?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>Recreational use without a prescription carries up to 1 year imprisonment and a 20,000 baht fine. Public smoking is a separate offense under the Public Health Act, punishable by up to 3 months imprisonment and a 25,000 baht fine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1772777903599\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Are CBD products legal in Thailand?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>Largely yes, but calling them unrestricted overstates it. An extract containing not more than 0.2 per cent THC by weight, from a plant grown in Thailand and lawfully extracted, is outside the Category 5 narcotics list under the Ministry of Public Health notification of B.E. 2565, so it needs no narcotics licence and no prescription. It is still a herbal product, cosmetic or food and must meet the registration and labelling rules of whichever of those laws applies. An extract above that threshold is a Category 5 narcotic whatever it is called on the label.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1772777904518\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I grow cannabis at home in Thailand?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>Personal cultivation is not explicitly prohibited, but any cannabis grown must comply with the controlled herb regulations. Commercial sale of home-grown cannabis requires GACP certification and a sales license from the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1772777938632\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What happened to people convicted of cannabis offenses before 2022?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>Supreme Court Decision No. 1225\/2567 confirmed that the 2022 decriminalization applied retroactively under Section 2 of the Criminal Code. Persons convicted of cannabis production or possession were absolved. However, Decision No. 2591\/2566 clarified that fines already paid cannot be refunded.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1772777957965\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How many cannabis dispensaries are still open in Thailand?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>As of February 2026, approximately 11,136 cannabis dispensaries remain in operation out of the original 18,433. Over 7,297 shops closed. The tightening they failed to meet came from the controlled-herb notification of 26 June 2025, which put sales behind a prescription and required qualified supervision on site, and the pressure has increased since, because Ministerial Regulation (No. 2) B.E. 2569 of 30 April 2026 now limits new flower licences to healthcare establishments, pharmacies, herbal-product sellers, licensed extract producers and certified folk healers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-weed-legal-in-thailand-in-2026\">Need Legal Advice on Cannabis Law in Thailand?<\/h3>\n<p>Cannabis regulations in Thailand are changing rapidly, and the consequences of non-compliance can be severe, from criminal penalties to deportation for foreign nationals. Whether you are a tourist with questions about the current rules, an expat concerned about legal risks, or a business owner navigating the dispensary licensing requirements, professional legal guidance can protect your interests.<\/p>\n<p>At&nbsp;<strong>ThaiLawOnline.com<\/strong>, our team offers transparent, affordable legal consultations starting at&nbsp;<strong>5,000 THB<\/strong>. We provide AI-assisted legal research backed by human lawyer review, ensuring both speed and accuracy.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/start-your-case\/\">Start your case today<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/book-consultation\/\">book a consultation<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;with our team.<\/p>\n<p>Links : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalthaipolice.go.th\/th\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Royal Thai Police<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cannabis-industry\">The Cannabis Industry: Opportunities and Legal Risk<\/h2>\n<p>The history of cannabis laws in Thailand has created new opportunities for economic growth. This is especially true in the medical and hemp industries. The history of cannabis laws in Thailand has opened new chances for economic growth. This is especially true in the medical and hemp sectors. As of August 2025, there are many chances for licensed businesses in growing, product development, and exports. The industry is expected to reach 50 billion THB by 2026. However, risks include strict licensing requirements, THC compliance, and potential changes from the pending Cannabis Control Bill.<\/p>\n<p>Expats who want to start a cannabis business in Thailand must have majority Thai ownership. This means partnerships are very important. Unauthorized operations face closures and fines. Understanding these dynamics can help integrate cannabis ventures with other expat concerns like property ownership or corporate matters. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/business-law-in-thailand\/\">Learn more about our corporate law services for expats<\/a> to explore safe opportunities.Recognizing the dynamic history of cannabis laws in Thailand empowers informed decisions. For help on how these laws affect you as an expat, visit ThaiLawOnline.com or contact us for a consultation.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cannabis_in_Thailand\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Wikipedia on Cannabis in Thailand<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/is-marijuana-legal-in-thailand-cannabis-laws\/#faq\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"So, Is Marijuana Legal in Thailand?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"This guide covers everything you need to know about\u00a0Thailand\u2019s criminal law framework.\u00a0It shows as it applies to cannabis in 2026, including the legal history. 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