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Cannabis removed from the Category 5 narcotics list
The notification took effect on 9 June 2022, removing the cannabis plant from Category 5 while specified extracts remained controlled.
Thailand legal reference
Thailand cannabis laws from 2022 to 2026.
An operator-focused legal timeline showing the key rules, what remains current and where the latest draft stands.
Last verified 5 September 2026
Current framework
Start with the rules in force now.
For cannabis-flower operators, the 2025 Controlled Herb notification and the 2026 licensing amendment are the key current instruments in this timeline. The draft Act has no legal effect yet.
Legal timeline · 2022–2026
What changed, in order.
Choose a checkpoint to follow the changes. Each entry keeps its legal status and official sources visible.
- Superseded
First Controlled Herb (Cannabis) notification
The first interim controls after delisting. This version was replaced by the November 2022 notification.
- Superseded
Controlled Herb (Cannabis) notification
This notice replaced the June controls and was itself superseded by the 2025 notification.
- Carried forward
PT27–PT32 reporting forms notification
The notification defined official forms for source, use, processing, research and export reporting.
- Current
Current Controlled Herb (Cannabis) notification
The current notification replaced the November 2022 notice and introduced the present flower, prescription and sales controls.
- Current
Current reporting and PT33 forms notification
The notice kept PT27–PT32 in use under the 2025 rules and added the PT33 controlled-herb prescription.
- Current
Controlled-herb licensing amendment
The amendment added cannabis-flower eligibility, premises, storage, staffing and renewal requirements.
Draft Cannabis Control Act
Public consultation and regulatory impact analysis are complete. The Ministry reported sending the revised draft to the Health Minister before Cabinet consideration.
- Next reported step
- Cabinet consideration
- Effective date
- No official enactment date has been announced.
How this becomes law
The draft still needs Cabinet approval, parliamentary readings, royal assent and publication in the Royal Gazette before it can take effect.
July 2026 was the target for Cabinet submission, not the date the Act would take effect.
Questions about the rules.
Which cannabis rules should operators read first?
Start with the 2025 Controlled Herb notification for cannabis-flower controls and the 2026 licensing amendment for premises, storage, staffing and licence requirements. Reporting forms are covered by separate DTAM notices.
Has the Cannabis Control Act taken effect?
The Ministry’s 20 July 2026 update describes it as a draft submitted to the Health Minister before Cabinet consideration. That update does not announce an effective date. A draft’s proposals should not be treated as rules already in force.
Can tourists buy or use cannabis flower in Thailand?
TAT advises that tourists need a valid prescription issued in Thailand by an authorized practitioner to buy, carry or use cannabis flower for medical treatment. The quantity must be medically necessary and cannot exceed a 30-day supply. Recreational use is not permitted.
Can I smoke cannabis in public?
Avoid smoking cannabis in public. The Department of Health says smoke or odour that causes a public nuisance is unlawful and can trigger enforcement under the Public Health Act. A medical prescription does not exempt you from those nuisance rules.
Can I bring cannabis or CBD products into Thailand?
Do not assume a foreign prescription or a CBD label permits import. Thai FDA guidance prohibits cannabis- and hemp-based foods; other health products have their own import restrictions. Check the exact product with Thai FDA before travelling.
Can I take cannabis bought in Thailand home?
Buying a product in Thailand does not authorize taking it across a border. Thailand’s Department of Consular Affairs warns that carrying cannabis on flights can lead to offences in Thailand or abroad. Check Thai export rules and the laws of your destination and transit countries before packing it.
Do PT27 and PT28 still apply under the 2025 rules?
Yes. The DTAM notice dated 30 June 2025 keeps the earlier reporting forms in use under the 2025 rules and adds the PT33 controlled-herb prescription form.
What is PT33 used for?
PT33 is the controlled-herb prescription form completed by an authorized practitioner. It records the practitioner and patient, the assessed condition, and the prescribed quantity and duration.
Where can I download the blank forms?
The form library includes PT27, PT28, PT29 and PT33 templates, including an English PT33. Confirm the current template and filing procedure with DTAM or your provincial public health office before submitting.
Official forms
Need PT27, PT28, PT29 or PT33?
Download the blank reporting and prescription templates.
