Thailand Approves Strict Medical-Only Cannabis Law
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Thailand Approves Strict Medical-Only Cannabis Law
Last Updated on September 23, 2026 by Jeff Tomas BANGKOK – Thailand’s cabinet officially approved a strict new cannabis control bill on Tuesday. This important decision limits marijuana use entirely to medical purposes and research. The move signals a hard stop to the country’s brief era of recreational weed. Lawmakers want to tighten oversight to […] <p>The post Thailand Approves Strict Medical-Only Cannabis Law first appeared on Chiang Rai Tim…
The Cabinet has approved the draft Cannabis Control Act. The government confirms that cannabis will be used for medical purposes only and will impose stricter penalties. Existing shops whose licenses expire will be required to convert into medical facilities with a resident doctor and only able to prescribe medication.
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Thai Cabinet Approves Tighter New Cannabis Law
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Thai Cabinet today approved a bill amending the country’s cannabis law, introducing stricter controls that will transform the rapidly expanding retail sector and reinforce the plant’s medical-only status. Under the new measures, cannabis retail outlets whose licences expire will be converted into cannabis clinics supervised by medical professionals, and the purchase […] Source
Latest cannabis bill agreed by cabinet on Tuesday to rein in the out of control industry in Thailand
Thailand moves to rein in cannabis as Cabinet backs medical-only sales and thousands of shops face expiring licences, while UK gangs recruit air travellers and four couriers are jailed over a £13.8m shipment of 460kg of Thai cannabis in 22 suitcases.
The Cabinet has approved the draft Cannabis Control Act, while the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives insists that cannabis will be used for "medical purposes only" and is pushing for stricter penalties. Existing shops that have expired licenses will have to convert into medical facilities with a resident doctor and only be able to prescribe medication. A nationwide screening team is being prepared, especially in tourist cities… (Read orig…
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