Thailand to Require Medical Certificates for Cannabis Use
Thailand is preparing to roll out new cannabis laws requiring all users—both Thai nationals and foreigners—to obtain a medical certificate. The move is intended to shift cannabis use back to its originally intended medical purpose after a wave of recreational use followed the 2022 decriminalisation. Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin confirmed that these changes will be enforced within 40 days, signalling a stricter regulatory framework. The law will also introduce penalties for non-compliance and require licences for all cannabis businesses. While recreational use won’t be entirely banned due to political pressures, the direction is clear: cannabis in Thailand is moving firmly into the healthcare space.
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