Tag: cannabis

Thailand to Mandate Prescriptions for Cannabis Sales

23 July 2025 10:14

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BANGKOK, July 9 (TNA) – Thailand’s Public Health Ministry announced Tuesday that cannabis dispensaries will now require a doctor’s prescription for sales, a move to tighten control over the industry. The ministry will train medical professionals to issue these prescriptions. Dr. Tanakrit Jitareerat, Secretary to the Public Health Minister, stated that a tenfold increase in […]

Samui Customs Seizes 140kg of Dried Cannabis Buds

23 March 2025 14:47

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SURAT THANI, March 13 (TNA) – Koh Samui customs officials have seized over 140 kilograms of dried cannabis buds, valued at approximately 4 million baht, from five foreign tourists attempting to smuggle them out of the country. The seizure occurred when customs officers at Koh Samui Airport discovered seven suspicious luggage bags belonging to five […]

The Path of Cannabis in Thailand – Continue or Enough?

23 May 2024 15:53

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PHUKET, May 17 (TNA) – The future of cannabis in Thailand is uncertain following recent announcements by the government suggesting a potential reclassification of the plant as an illicit narcotic. This has sparked debate among various stakeholders, with some supporting the move and others expressing concerns. Phuket, a popular tourist destination, has witnessed a surge […]

Health Minister: Cannabis Won’t Be Relisted as Narcotic

23 November 2022 11:50

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Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul received support for the medical use of cannabis from researchers while being confident that the Narcotics Control Board will not relist cannabis as narcotic.

Ministerial Regulations Can Control Cannabis Use: Health Minister

23 September 2022 11:46

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The Public Health Ministry is imposing its regulations to control cannabis use pending the passage of a cannabis bill and there should not be any concern about its abuse, said Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

Doctors’ Organizations Oppose Cannabis “Liberalization”

23 September 2022 22:10

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The Medical Council of Thailand, the Medical Association of Thailand and 15 colleges of medicine issued a joint statement to demand the proper use of cannabis for medical purposes and object its recreational use.

No Problems from Cannabis Legalization: Health Minister

23 August 2022 16:52

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Cannabis has not posed a problem as feared by many parties while its market value has reached 28 billion baht, according to Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

People Warned against Bringing Cannabis to Other Countries

23 June 2022 14:46

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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has warned people they can be fined or jailed for carrying cannabis to other countries because its decriminalization takes effect only in Thailand.

9 People Admitted to Hospitals after Cannabis Consumption

23 June 2022 13:49

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After the decriminalization of cannabis 11 days ago, nine people were admitted to three hospitals for either eating food with cannabis content or smoking cannabis, according to the Department of Medical Services.

Dept Introduces Cannabis Test Kits

23 June 2022 11:07

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The Department of Medical Sciences unveils its test kits to measure the levels of a psychoactive substance from cannabis extracts.

Minister Signed Notice to Control Cannabis Use

23 June 2022 15:30

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Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he signed a notice of the Ministry of Public Health to regulate cannabis use and allay all concerns about cannabis decriminalization.

Cannabis Smell, Smoke Declared Public Nuisance

23 June 2022 16:23

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The Royal Gazette has published the Ministry of Public Health’s notice declaring the smoke of cannabis, hemp and other plants a public nuisance.