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According to TAT, tourists visiting Thailand need to be aware of regulations regarding the use and possession of cannabis and hemp. Accordingly, any food or products extracted from cannabis containing more than 0.2% THC (a major psychoactive compound in cannabis) remains illegal.
The announcement stated, "The Thai Ministry of Public Health has designated cannabis and hemp as controlled plants, legalizing cannabis for medical and health purposes, and restricting possession and use of cannabis to individuals 20 years of age and older (unless permitted by a doctor)... Smoking cannabis in public is prohibited and punishable by three months imprisonment and a 25,000 baht fine. The new cannabis policies only permit production and consumption for medical or health-related reasons, not for recreational purposes."
Currently in Thailand, all businesses selling cannabis-based products must register with the local authorities.
TAT stated that it would be illegal for tourists to bring into Thailand products containing cannabis and hemp extracts, as well as any parts of the hemp and cannabis plant. Furthermore, tourists should exercise extreme caution when purchasing these products in Thailand. According to Bangkokpost, several Thai embassies in China, South Korea, Singapore, and Japan recently warned tourists returning from Thailand not to bring cannabis or cannabis products.
Following reports of cannabis being sold illegally in Khao San Road – a popular tourist destination in Bangkok – the Bangkok city government has affirmed that it will not allow Khao San to become a cannabis tourism hub, and that the open sale of cannabis-infused food and drinks remains illegal, especially around school areas. Currently in Thailand, all businesses selling cannabis products must register with the local authorities.
