Bangkok, Thailand — Thailand’s burgeoning cannabis industry, which blossomed following the nation’s groundbreaking decriminalisation in 2022 – marking it as the first country in Asia to take such a step – is now navigating significant turbulence. A dramatic policy reversal is set to require individuals to possess a medical prescription to purchase cannabis at dispensaries,…
BANGKOK — Just three years after making history as the first Asian nation to decriminalize cannabis, Thailand is poised to drastically reverse course, plunging its burgeoning industry into uncertainty. New regulations, set to take effect on Thursday, June 26, 2025, will fundamentally alter access to the plant, mandating a medical prescription for purchases and imposing…
Thailand’s burgeoning cannabis industry, which exploded following decriminalization in 2022, is facing significant disruption. A sweeping reversal of policy, set to take effect on Thursday, June 26, 2025, will mandate that purchases require a medical prescription, effectively dismantling the recreational market. This abrupt shift has plunged the sector into chaos, drawing sharp criticism from stakeholders…
BANGKOK – Thailand’s burgeoning cannabis industry, which has flourished since the kingdom became the first Southeast Asian nation to decriminalize the plant in 2022, has been thrown into significant turmoil following sweeping new regulations that effectively reverse the policy for recreational use. The new rules, which officially took effect on Thursday, June 26, 2025, mandate…
Thailand Reverses Course on Cannabis, Tightening Rules in Blow to $1 Billion Industry Bangkok, Thailand – Just three years after making history as the first country in Southeast Asia to decriminalize cannabis, Thailand’s government has moved decisively to tighten regulations, a move that is sending shockwaves through a nascent industry estimated to be worth $1…
BANGKOK – Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has enacted significant amendments to the nation’s cannabis regulations, introducing stricter controls and mandatory certification requirements that took effect on June 26, 2025. The changes, formally published in the Royal Gazette on June 25, 2025, amend the existing Announcement on Controlled Herbs (Cannabis) B.E. 2565. The revised framework…
BANGKOK – Thailand has implemented a significant amendment to its cannabis regulations, requiring commercial growers and exporters of cannabis flowers to obtain exclusive certification from the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) under the Ministry of Public Health. The move, effective June 26, 2025, signals the government’s intent to impose greater control over…
Detroit Dispensing Solutions (DDS), a established provider of equipment for the cannabis industry, has announced a significant expansion of its product offerings. The company, known for its vape cartridge filling and concentrate dispensing equipment, is now introducing a new line of vacuum ovens, pumps, and cold traps. This strategic move comes as a direct response…
BANGKOK – Thailand’s government is moving decisively to reinstate strict controls on cannabis, a dramatic policy reversal that stands to shake a nascent industry estimated to be worth over US$1 billion. The decision marks an abrupt end to a period of liberal access that began in 2022 when cannabis was removed from the country’s narcotics…
LANSING, MI – In a notable move reflecting evolving societal norms and the increasing integration of licensed cannabis operations into community life, Pure Options, a prominent state-licensed cannabis retailer, is set to participate in Lansing Pride. The event, scheduled for Saturday, is a cornerstone celebration for the city’s LGBTQ+ community and is held in the…
