A significant notification from the Ministry of Public Health, published in the Official Royal Thai Government Gazette on 10 September 2025, has been issued, reinforcing controls and granting new enforcement powers to regulate the sale of cannabis.
Key Changes at a Glance:
- Enhanced Enforcement: Police officers have been granted full, immediate authority to inspect, search, and make arrests at their discretion regarding cannabis flower infractions.
- Telemedicine: Consultations and prescriptions are only permitted through DTAM-licensed doctors operating via registered clinic platforms. Consultations through personal social media accounts (e.g., Facebook, LINE) are strictly prohibited.
- Prescription Verification: Shops are now directly liable for verifying the authenticity of a patient’s PhorThor.33 prescription and the doctor’s license. Falsified medical documents carry severe penalties.
Essential Compliance Checklist:
For licensed businesses and medical professionals, adherence to the following is required :
Licensing & Documentation:
- Sellers must hold a valid PhorThor.11 license.
- Prescriptions (PhorThor.33) must be issued by a DTAM-licensed doctor.
- Sellers must complete PhorThor.27/28 forms.
- Buyers/patients must carry a copy of their prescription.
Sales & Operations:
- Sales are permitted only to patients with a valid prescription.
- No advertising, promotions, or external signage is allowed.
- Online sales, social media sales, and unauthorized shops are prohibited.
- Products must comply with GACP and COA certification standards.
Prohibited Items & Actions:
- Cannabis products without FDA approval (e.g., gummies, brownies, jellies) are strictly prohibited.
- Personal cultivation is allowed, but flowers must not be transported outside the grow site.
Important Enforcement Notes:
As reported by media outlets citing official sources, authorities are actively investigating malpractice. It is reported that 27 doctors are under investigation for issuing illegal prescriptions. Police, including officers in plain clothes, are conducting random inspections. Penalties can include immediate license revocation and imprisonment.
Summary:
While most core regulations remain consistent with the 28 June 2025 framework, the key change is the direct and immediate enforcement power given to police. To stay legal cannabis sales require strict compliance. Sellers must verifying all documentation and operate within the boundaries of the law to avoid closure.
Disclaimer: The legal requirements around cannabis production, sale and export are rapidly changing. This post is a summary of current legislation and is not legal advice- for that you need to contact us