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Thailand moves to rein in the cannabis market it created
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Thailand’s Cabinet approved a cannabis control bill today, September 22, that would tighten oversight from cultivation through to retail sales, reinforce the country’s medical-use framework and introduce clearer penalties for violations. The draft will now go to the House of Representatives for consideration.
Key facts
- Thailand’s Cabinet approved a cannabis control bill today, September 22, that would tighten oversight from cultivation through to retail sales, reinforce the country’s medical-use framework and introduce clearer penalties for violations
- Public Health Minister Pattana Promphat said cannabis farms in Thailand would have to be registered by size and location, allowing officials to trace where crops are grown and monitor their quality before flowers or extracts enter the
- Pattana said more than 10,000 cannabis shops and cultivation sites have now been entered into the government’s tracking system, which he estimated covers more than 95% of registered locations.
- Pattana said current shop licences, which are valid for three years, will progressively expire between 2026 and 2028
Summary
Public Health Minister Pattana Promphat said cannabis farms in Thailand would have to be registered by size and location, allowing officials to trace where crops are grown and monitor their quality before flowers or extracts enter the market.
The ministry has said the legislation is intended to replace the current patchwork of regulations with a dedicated nationwide system. Under the ministry’s published draft, licences would be required for cultivation, production, import, export and sale, generally with a three-year validity period.