Cannabis shops face clampdownListen to this articleThe 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. The regulation, recently forwarded for legal scrutiny, would mark a major shift in the cannabis sector by restricting sales to designated venues such as hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, herbal shops and authorised folk‑healer premises. Public Health Minister Pattana Promphat said the ministry had submitted the draft for consideration, though it remained unclear whether approval would come in time. "As for the next government, I cannot predict whether cannabis policy will change, but if it stays on the same course, the bill can proceed." According to the department, Thailand currently has 18,433 registered cannabis shops.

Source: Bangkok Post January 06, 2026 02:20 UTC