Thailand Cannabis Law & Regulations Guide (2026)
As of 2026, Thailand operates under a medical-only cannabis framework. The current core rules are in force since 26 June 2025 (the day after Royal Gazette publication). This guide covers current laws, regulations, and requirements for medical cannabis use, prescriptions, and telemedicine practices.
Legal basis (Royal Gazette)
Ministry of Public Health — Ministerial Announcement on Controlled Herbal Medicine (Cannabis), B.E. 2568 (2025) (ประกาศกระทรวงสาธารณสุข เรื่อง สมุนไพรควบคุม (กัญชา) พ.ศ. 2568).
- Royal Gazette: Vol. 142, Special Part 229 Ng (เล่ม 142 ตอนพิเศษ 229 ง), dated 25 June 2025 (25 มิถุนายน 2568).
- Effective date: 26 June 2025 (the day after publication in the Royal Gazette).
Key Legal Points
Legal Status
Cannabis is legal only for medical purposes. Recreational use is prohibited. To buy or possess cannabis, you must have a valid medical prescription from a licensed doctor.
Possession Limits
Patients may legally carry up to 30 grams of cannabis with a valid prescription. This amount is legal anywhere in Thailand, including on domestic flights.
Tourist Access
Tourists can get medical cannabis, but only with a prescription from a Thai licensed doctor. Foreign medical documents alone are not valid.
Telemedicine Regulations in Thailand
View Telemedicine RegulationsThailand's telemedicine regulations are governed by multiple acts and ministerial regulations under the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH). The legal framework was significantly updated following COVID-19 to accommodate remote healthcare delivery.
Primary Legislation
- Medical Practice Act B.E. 2525 (1982)
- Pharmacy Act B.E. 2537 (1994)
- National Health Security Act B.E. 2545 (2002)
- Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019)
MOPH Regulations
- Ministerial Regulation on Telemedicine B.E. 2563 (2020)
- Guidelines for Digital Health Services (2021)
- COVID-19 Emergency Telemedicine Provisions
P.T.33 Cannabis Forms
OGPx System complies with all Thai cannabis prescription regulations and provides secure doctor-patient consultations for medical cannabis prescriptions.
- Approved by a licensed Thai Traditional Medicine doctor (P.T.33 form)
- 15 approved cannabis conditions supported
- DTAM electronic reporting integration
- Full regulatory compliance monitoring
Official Resources
Additional Resources
DTAM Electronic Reporting
Step-by-step guide to submit Por.Thor.27 and Por.Thor.28 reports via the DTAM Herbctrl portal.
View DTAM Reporting GuideTelemedicine Regulations (Thailand)
Overview with links to the main legal instruments and practical compliance requirements.
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