Legal guide
Thailand's Cannabis Laws, Explained (2026)
Short answer: cannabis is legal in Thailand for medical use with a valid PT 33 prescription. Recreational sale and use were effectively ended in June 2025, when cannabis flower was reclassified as a "controlled herb." CBD products under 0.2% THC remain legal without a prescription.
How we got here
Thailand made history in June 2022 by becoming the first country in Asia to decriminalize cannabis, removing it from the narcotics list. Thousands of shops opened over the following three years under what's often called the "open market era" — anyone over 20 could buy cannabis flower with no prescription required.
That changed on June 25, 2025, when Thailand's Public Health Minister issued a ministerial notification reclassifying cannabis flower as a controlled herb under the traditional medicine framework. This wasn't a return to full prohibition — cannabis remains off the narcotics schedule — but it fundamentally rewrote the rules for recreational access.
What changed in 2025–2026
Since the June 2025 reclassification, cannabis flower sales require a valid PT 33 prescription, dispensaries must have a licensed practitioner on-site during operating hours, and prescriptions are capped at 30 days and 30 grams per month. Enforcement tightened further in January 2026, and from April 2026 onward, dispensaries renewing their licenses must transition into a qualifying health-sector facility — a hospital, pharmacy, herbal-product retailer, or traditional healer workplace — under a three-year window.
The result has been a significant contraction in the industry: of roughly 18,400 cannabis shops operating before the 2025 change, an estimated 40% had closed by early 2026, unable or unwilling to meet the new practitioner and licensing requirements.
What's legal right now
With a PT 33 prescription
- Purchasing cannabis flower from a licensed dispensary
- Possessing cannabis flower within prescribed quantities
- Using cannabis-infused medical products (oils, capsules, edibles)
Without a prescription
- CBD and hemp products containing less than 0.2% THC
- Hemp-derived cosmetics, foods, and industrial products
Illegal, regardless of prescription status
- Purchasing or possessing cannabis flower without a PT 33 prescription
- Providing cannabis to anyone under 20
- Carrying cannabis across Thailand's international borders, in either direction
- Public consumption in areas where it's locally prohibited
What this means if you're visiting Euphoria
We operate within this framework, plainly. That means valid ID at the door, no cannabis flower sold without a prescription on file, and no promises we can't legally make. If you're new to the process, our staff can point you toward the practical steps — we just can't complete a medical consultation for you.
What's still unsettled
A comprehensive Cannabis and Hemp Act has been in various stages of drafting since late 2024 and remained in public consultation as of May 2026. Until it passes, Thailand's cannabis framework continues to be shaped by ministerial notifications, which can — and have — changed quickly. We update this page whenever that happens.
Sources & further reading: Ministerial Notification Re: Controlled Herbs (Cannabis) B.E. 2568 (Royal Gazette, June 26, 2025); Ministry of Public Health notifications, 2026; Protection and Promotion of Thai Traditional Medicine Knowledge Act B.E. 2542.
This page is provided for general information and does not constitute legal advice. Cannabis regulations in Thailand continue to evolve — for guidance specific to your situation, consult a licensed Thai attorney or a cannabis clinic directly.