Thailand's rules: read this before you fly
Cannabis was decriminalised in 2022, but regulation has since moved toward a medical-only model: dispensaries operate under Ministry of Public Health rules and prescription requirements, and the framework has changed more than once.
What stays consistent: 20+ only, no public smoking, and never take cannabis out of the country — border penalties in the region are severe.
- 20+ with passport at the counter
- Prescription-led access; requirements can change
- No smoking in public; use the shop's lounge or private accommodation
- Never carry cannabis across a Thai border