10 Things Tourists need to know about Buying Weed/ Cannabis in Thailand

It is definitely legal to use Weed or Cannabis or Marijuana in Thailand but how much do you know about the laws surrounding it? Here are 10 things all the Tourists need to know about Buying Weed or Cannabis in Thailand

  • The import or export of Cannabis or Marijuana seeds or other plant materials is prohibited in Thailand.
  • Growing cannabis is legal, but growers must first register with the government via the “PLOOK GANJA” app or the official government website.
  • You need an official permit to conduct research on, export, sell, or process cannabis flower buds for profit.
  • Those under the age of 20, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and anyone else who should not be using cannabis should only do so under the guidance of a medical professional.
  • Extraction concentrates and synthetic THC with concentrations above 0.2 per cent require special permission to possess.
  • Dishes containing cannabis are served at legal dining establishments.
  • Only authorised distributors can sell cannabis medicine to patients.
  • It’s against the law to smoke marijuana in a public place like a school or a shopping mall.
  • Do not get behind the wheel after ingesting cannabis-infused edibles or salves.
  • People who use cannabis and experience severe adverse health effects should see doctors without delay.