January 29, 2026

thailand

Thailand Cannabis Advocates Stage Prolonged Rally Against Recriminalisation Fears at Health Ministry

Leif Zimmerman07 mins

NANTHABURI, THAILAND – Pro-cannabis advocates in Thailand launched a significant demonstration, dubbed “Operation 7-7,” outside the Ministry of Public Health headquarters in Nonthaburi province on Monday, July 7, 2025. The rally is a direct response to what protesters perceive as government efforts to recriminalise cannabis, a move that opponents warn could devastate businesses established since…

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Thailand Navigates Political Storm and Policy Headwinds in Mid-2025

Zach Ladelaw06 mins

BANGKOK – Thailand is grappling with a wave of political dissent and significant policy challenges in mid-2025, underscoring a period of palpable uncertainty for the Southeast Asian nation. The government of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces mounting pressure from the streets and legal scrutiny, while contentious policy decisions, particularly regarding cannabis regulation, stir widespread debate…

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Thailand Restricts Cannabis Sales: Prescription Now Required in Major Policy Shift

Maoli Mitchell06 mins

BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand has implemented a significant policy reversal regarding cannabis, prohibiting sales to individuals without a medical prescription effective Friday, June 27, 2025. This move marks a dramatic shift just three years after the Southeast Asian nation became the first in Asia to decriminalize the plant. The new order, officially signed by Health…

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Thailand Ends Era of Unfettered Cannabis Access, Mandates Prescriptions Amidst Industry Turmoil

Malcom Green06 mins

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…

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Thailand Reverses Cannabis Decriminalization: New Medical Rules Spark Chaos for Businesses

Malcom Green06 mins

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…

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Thailand Tightens Cannabis Cultivation Rules: New Certification Mandatory from June 26, 2025

Summer Stone07 mins

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…

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Thailand Imposes Strict Cannabis Curbs, Reverting to Medical-Only Use

Logan Blac07 mins

BANGKOK – Thailand has moved decisively to rein in the burgeoning cannabis industry, implementing stringent new regulations that limit its use exclusively to medical purposes. The significant policy shift, driven by growing concerns over widespread misuse since the plant was decriminalized in 2022, marks a dramatic reversal from the nation’s previous langkahs towards broader accessibility….

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