Bangkok, Thailand — Thailand’s Health Ministry has announced a delay in the enforcement of new, stringent regulations governing the nation’s burgeoning cannabis industry. The decision, which postpones implementation by a period of up to two months, comes as a direct response to significant and widespread pushback from various stakeholders within the cannabis sector. The Context…
Bangkok, Thailand – Thailand’s burgeoning cannabis industry faces a significant upheaval following the announcement of stringent new regulations that could force the closure of thousands of retailers across the country. Under draft ministerial regulations from the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM), an estimated 12,000 existing cannabis flower retailers may be unable to…
Bangkok, Thailand – Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has enacted a significant policy shift regarding cannabis, officially classifying cannabis flower buds as a “controlled herb” under a new ministerial notification. This move, effective June 26, 2025, establishes a stringent regulatory framework requiring official authorization and a valid prescription from licensed medical professionals for the sale…
California CDFA Updates Water Use Guidelines for Licensed Cannabis Cultivators Sacramento, CA – The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced significant revisions to its water usage regulations specifically targeting licensed cannabis cultivators operating across the state. These crucial updates, designed to bolster environmental sustainability and address the realities of ongoing drought conditions…
FCC Proposes Preliminary Guidelines on Cannabis Advertising, Setting Stage for Potential Broadcast Restrictions Washington D.C. – The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today initiated a significant step towards potentially regulating cannabis advertising across various mediums under its jurisdiction. The agency released a set of preliminary guidelines and formally opened a public comment period, signaling its intent…
California Strengthens Water Rules for Outdoor Cannabis Cultivators Image related to section: California Strengthens Water Rules for Outdoor Cannabis Cultivators The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced significant updates to environmental regulations specifically targeting licensed outdoor cannabis cultivators across the state. These new mandates, set to become effective on June 15, 2025,…
