Is Marijuana Legal in Thailand 2024? Thailand cannabis laws. The new weed capital of the world?
Is Marijuana Legal in Thailand 2024? Thailand cannabis laws. The new weed capital of the world?
There are new marijuana laws in Thailand for 2024. So when you ask, is marijuana legal in Thailand, the answer is yes. For now. At present both medicinal and recreational use is permitted, just not allowed to be in public. The present 25,000 baht fine for public use is expected to jump to 60,000 baht soon, howeve, and technically the possibility of up to a one-year prison sentence. The Thailand National Assembly is presently debating the new cannabis laws and it is certain recreation use will end. Medically prescribed marijuana use will continue to be permitted.
Marijuana became legal in June, 2022. (Technically, it was decriminalized, being taken off the prohibited narcotics list.) It appears there will be no change to the legality of medical marijuana, and the many marijuana dispensaries, so popular in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya and elsewhere will continue to exist. But it is almost a certainty that a prescription will be required. So recreational marijuana is out and medical cannabis is in.
Thailand has no interest in being considered a drug destination, or in drug tourism. It is a conservative country that would rather foreigners visit for the friendly people, great food, beautiful beaches and temples, and amazing low prices.
That does not change the fact though, that Thailand weed is famous around the world for its characteristics and quality. Thailand marijuana laws will seek to balance medical benefits and the economic boon to the country, with its conservative citizens’ desires for less “in your face” existence of marijuana in Thailand presently.
It is anticipated that Thailand medical marijuana will not be too hard to obtain, as there are many “ailments” that can be claimed that cannabis is reputed to aid. This includes headaches, chronic pain, insomnia, anxiety and many specific serious medical conditions.
Other videos on this subject you might enjoy: Is Thailand the New Weed Capital of the World, ABC News in-depth. The Hazy Legalization of Marijuana in Thailand, TIME. The Highs and Lows of Thailand’s Cannabis Rush | Undercover Asia, CNA Insider. Cannabis in the City | Bangkok, Thailand, Destination Thailand. Thailand’s Weed Laws go UP IN SMOKE, Retired Working For You.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
00:38 Watdee and Sawatdee
01:58 Decriminalization of marijuana in 2022
03:30 Current cannabis public use fines
03:57 6,500 Thailand marijuana dispensaries
04:37 Benifits to continued decriminalization
05:14 Why the push against decriminalization
07:01 What the new law is expected to be
12:10 Conclusion
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Just dont be an Ass an you will be fine
Most concise and well-presented video I’ve seen on the topic from a Thai vlogger. Well done!
Big pharma stepping in with big cash payments as they are losing money, Big Pharma wants to control everything, you can have grass as long as it’s Big pharma grass, same shit just a different country.
Another great and informative video! On my last visit to Thailand, I was very surprised to see so many cannabis shops, like Starbucks in Seattle! But the information you gave about not pushing the legal envelope is absolutely true; the Thai laws are not to be taken lightly. Enjoy the beautiful culture to the limit, but be a good guest.
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Any legal updates for April 2024?
Nice informational video…..Appreciate the info…..
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You didn’t mention if thai citizens would be able to grow plants on their properties or not.
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It just puts me to sleep, dont need that stuff. But hey some people like it.
I don’t smoke, whether tobacco or weed, but the fact is when in France, in many places, I can’t help but being a victim of tobacco passive smoking (though it’s getting better), and when I was in Thailand last year, I became victim of weed passive smoking. In both cases, I hated that…
Some say there is no reason to ban cannabis, because it is no more harmful than tobacco. Maybe, even if road mortality statistics in France increasingly incriminate the use of marijuana, almost as much as alcohol.
What I think is that, if done by reasonable people, smoking tobacco or weed, and drinking alcohol are fine to do, as long as they remain private and unharmful to others.
But I’m afraid the new reputation of Thailand being a paradise for cannabis users is attracting a lot of people who we can clearly say have no desire at all to remain reasonable!
Well, I guess I’m just a grumpy old fart 😂
When exactly the new law will come into play? From wich date
So if the laws pass in march or april how long will shops and users be given to adjust? If a shop doesn’t have a doctor in store how would one find a clinic to get a prescription?
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It’d be nice if these vloggers could just get to the point without rambling..
Bummer. I like it instead of going into bars and drinking.
Omg dont hve MEDCIALS weed card just eat edibles now have cancer
Omg thx i dont want go jail out there
Having just spent two weeks in Thailand I found that the Cannabis was overpriced. But a very good quality. I use it for medicinal reasons as I have quite bad arthritis and some back issues and it does help. I don’t see it in a negative connotation at all. I would rather they ban alcohol, as we all know it’s a much worse substance to use than weed. Or tobacco. But whether they ban it or not I’m still coming back. I love Thailand.
Such an interesting transition for Thailand. Thanks for sharing!
Wow, a surprising number of shops compared to California! It’s interesting that cannabis is available for both medicinal and recreational use in Thialand first, while in the US it became legal for medicinal use first and only later opened up for recreational use. I’ve noticed that cannabis prices were lower when it was only available for medicinal use in the US. However, now that it is also available recreationally, the prices have increased.
wow thats an amazing amount of shops!! alas most travellers will always go for the sex and drugs as its always available. however, it does not detract from the beauty of thailand and the people, another fab vid Randy!
You messed up at the end, you said Sawadee 😂
Consider a healthier alternative by living smoke free….EXCEPT….during burn season.
I think it’s very unfortunate that this drug, which essentially is "mind altering" and a stepping stone to harder drugs, was allowed to proliferate in Thailand . The health benefits it’s supposed to provide is not curative as it treats symptoms. On the other hand because it’s mainly administered by smoking it’s very harmful to your lungs, similarly to nicotine..
This drug was widely used and became habit-forming by American soldiers in the Vietnam war to cope with the combat stresses which were quite unique fighting a guerilla enemy plus a tropical environment.
The ailments you mention in the video can be treated by a variety of other remedies without inhaling a substance damaging your lungs PLUS affecting the chemistry of your brain , another essential organ .
I could go on a dissertation about the Ying and Yang of the health aspects but this forum is not the proper place for it .
On the other aspects of your presentation regarding tourism , well, it’s questionable that a big enough sector of pot users should be targeted to visit Thailand for this specific reason .
Just like sex tourism, which is based on prostitution illegal in Thailand.
Thailand has a big problem with drugs,like yaa baa,glue sniffing, magic mushrooms,etc and now they added potsmoking.
Drug addiction is a scourge in society , you get hooked incrementally, cannabis is the entry point to go on a trip then when you want an even more heightened trip you can graduate to cocaine,etc which is widely used in the US .
You mentioned the Thai government getting tax revenue and employment opportunities .
Don’t get me started on that, 6500 shops paying the prescribed taxes would put them out of business . Tax collection of shops in Thailand is by negotiation .
I got the inside info on that from a tax inspector in the Revenue Department .
The way law making is in this country is on an ad hoc basis . Hit and miss.
A lot of it is about vested interests.
That’s another can of worms not a good idea to lift a lid on by expats .
You and Joy are a lovely couple, you have a beautiful daughter who is smart and successful in business in Thailand . Luckily you don’t need resorting to mind altering substances. You got all the blessings you need .
It is good to hear that Thailand laws will bring it back to more reasonable constraints. All information in this video is very interesting!
As usual, another great video. Like many, I was shocked when the weed was decriminalization and not surprised when new laws were being considered to restrict its use. I would rather see people enjoying a blunt than getting plastered and aggressive on booze. Regardless, knowing the "rules" in any country is key to staying out of the slammer and being a good person