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Public input sought on cannabis law
Public input sought on cannabis law
Wednesday 24 June 2026 02:00 PM
BANGKOK: The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) is accepting public feedback on the draft Cannabis and Hemp Act until July 1, before submitting it to the Cabinet for consideration.
New cannabis penalty rules introduced
New cannabis penalty rules introduced
Tuesday 23 June 2026 08:58 AM
BANGKOK: The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine has issued new penalty guidelines that include licence suspensions or revocations for cannabis businesses found to breach the department’s requirements.
Dispensaries have 3 years to shift to clinical use
Dispensaries have 3 years to shift to clinical use
Thursday 2 April 2026 12:00 PM
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health has begun implementing a full transition to cannabis use for medicinal purposes, allowing dispensaries a three-year timeframe to convert into medical clinics in order to continue operating.
Cannabis shop raided at Lamduan Market
Cannabis shop raided at Lamduan Market
Friday 20 February 2026 08:43 AM
PHUKET: A 46-year-old cannabis shop owner has been arrested in Phuket Town for allegedly selling marijuana without a valid permit, with police seizing more than 115 grammes of cannabis buds during the raid.
Chalong Police raid unlicensed cannabis shop
Chalong Police raid unlicensed cannabis shop
Tuesday 17 February 2026 11:04 AM
PHUKET: Chalong Police have charged a cannabis shop owner for selling cannabis without a valid licence, as part of a province-wide crackdown on unlicensed operators.
Two Russians arrested after dismembered corpse discovered
Two Russians arrested after dismembered corpse discovered
Monday 2 February 2026 12:41 PM
CHONBURI: Police arrested two Russian men yesterday (Feb 1) suspected of murdering a compatriot, dismembering the body and burying the parts in Bang Lamung district.
Cannabis activists demand parties clarify stance
Cannabis activists demand parties clarify stance
Wednesday 14 January 2026 07:42 AM
BANGKOK: A network of medical staff, academics, and civil society groups has called on political parties to clarify their cannabis policies and positions during the election season.
Cannabis shops face clampdown
Cannabis shops face clampdown
Tuesday 6 January 2026 09:20 AM
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health is pushing to enact a new ministerial regulation on cannabis before the next government takes office, with the draft now under review by the Office of the Council of State.
Australian Ambassador visits Phuket
Australian Ambassador visits Phuket
Tuesday 9 December 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Australian Ambassador to Thailand Angela Macdonald paid a courtesy visit to Phuket Governor Nirat Phongsitthaworn yesterday (Dec 8) to discuss strengthening cooperation on tourist safety, social issues and long-standing relations between Thailand and Australia.
Phuket cannabis control still going nowhere
Phuket cannabis control still going nowhere
Sunday 30 November 2025 10:30 AM
PHUKET: Phuket’s long-discussed cannabis control zone remains stalled, with officials providing no updates or decisions despite repeated meetings with both government and private sectors. Meanwhile, the private sector continues pushing for stricter national-level regulation to protect tourism and public safety.
New Phuket Governor starts work in Bangkok
New Phuket Governor starts work in Bangkok
Tuesday 18 November 2025 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Phuket’s new Governor, Nirat Phongsittithaworn, began his first official day not in Phuket, but in Bangkok.
Ministry pledges to review weed laws
Ministry pledges to review weed laws
Thursday 9 October 2025 12:00 PM
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has pledged to review restrictive cannabis regulations following mounting pressure from the group “Writing Thailand’s Cannabis Future,” which has urged swift government action to revive the struggling industry.
Phuket MP leads charge for ‘cannabis zones’
Phuket MP leads charge for ‘cannabis zones’
Saturday 20 September 2025 11:30 AM
PHUKET: The House of Representatives Tourism Committee has warned that the liberalisation of cannabis use is harming Thailand’s image as a tourism destination, with strong impacts on health and family tourism.
Cannabis shops start closing as officials weed out illegal operators
Cannabis shops start closing as officials weed out illegal operators
Sunday 14 September 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Health Office (PPHO) has defended its efforts in cracking down on illegal cannabis shops in Phuket, but says a lack of staff is holding back efforts to check the 1,500-plus shops still open on the island.
Cannabis restricted to five medical uses, health authorities say
Cannabis restricted to five medical uses, health authorities say
Tuesday 2 September 2025 10:30 AM
BANGKOK: Cannabis buds may legally be used only by patients with five categories of symptoms and must be obtained with a doctor’s prescription, the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) announced yesterday (Sept 1).
Tourism Minister promotes Phuket model of ‘Safe Tourism’
Tourism Minister promotes Phuket model of ‘Safe Tourism’
Saturday 2 August 2025 12:50 PM
PHUKET: Minister of Tourism and Sports Sorawong Thienthong visited Soi Bangla in Patong yesterday (Aug 1) to promote the ‘Phuket Model’ of safe tourism and inspect the area’s readiness to welcome international visitors under higher safety standards.
Phuket announces new guidelines for cannabis sales
Phuket announces new guidelines for cannabis sales
Thursday 10 July 2025 11:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket officials have announced new regulations for businesses selling cannabis, following the Ministry of Public Health’s recent designation of cannabis as a controlled herb under updated national guidelines.
Thailand’s cannabis ‘clinic’ transformation explained
Thailand’s cannabis ‘clinic’ transformation explained
Wednesday 9 July 2025 02:43 PM
BANGKOK: Only 2,000 of the estimated 18,000 cannabis shops in Thailand will be left once authorities complete their plan to convert dispensaries to clinics with resident doctors, a Ministry of Public Health official said yesterday (July 8).
Medical clinics to replace cannabis dispensaries
Medical clinics to replace cannabis dispensaries
Friday 4 July 2025 09:00 AM
BANGKOK: Cannabis dispensaries must transition into medical clinics if they are to continue to run legally, says the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine.
Officials raid Cherng Talay cannabis shops
Officials raid Cherng Talay cannabis shops
Thursday 3 July 2025 10:51 AM
PHUKET: The Thalang District Office has ordered the immediate suspension of licenses for seven cannabis shops found to be in violation of regulations during a coordinated inspection operation conducted yesterday (July 2)..

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