Thailand has not returned cannabis flower to the simple pre-2022 position described by a one-word “ban,” but the open recreational-market description is also outdated. Since June 2025, controlled cannabis flower has operated within a tighter medical and controlled-herb framework.
An authorised practitioner must conduct a genuine medical assessment and independently decide whether to issue the PT33 prescription used for dispensing controlled flower. A shop cannot issue or guarantee it.
For a fuller dated reference, see our Thailand cannabis law guide. Rules and implementation can change; verify current DTAM controlled-herb information before relying on any private website.
What changed in June 2025
Cannabis flower was designated a controlled herb under the updated framework. The official PT33 form records the practitioner, patient, diagnosis or indication, directions, quantity, and treatment period.
DTAM’s published 2026 establishment guidance says dispensing is tied to medical diagnosis and may cover no more than a 30-day medically necessary supply. That is not a reusable recreational pass or automatic paperwork.
What a retail licence does—and does not—mean
A current retail licence allows a shop to operate within its terms. It does not:
- allow the shop itself to prescribe;
- guarantee that every visitor receives a PT33;
- automatically authorise smoking in a lounge, rooftop, or seating area;
- approve every edible, CBD product, or health claim;
- allow cannabis delivery, export, or import without the requirements that apply; or
- remove public-nuisance, building, hotel, landlord, or other premises rules.
Stash BKK currently operates under its existing DTAM-issued retail licences while preparing for any required future conversion. Public copy should not claim that conversion is already complete.
PT33 in practice
Stash BKK can facilitate a telemedicine assessment during a shop visit, typically 10–15 minutes and 100 THB, subject to practitioner availability. The authorised practitioner—not Stash BKK—decides whether cannabis is medically appropriate and records any dosage, quantity, and period.
Bring valid ID or a passport showing you are 20 or older, plus relevant medical information. Eligibility and issuance are never guaranteed.
Possession, use, and travel
Do not rely on generic claims such as “private use is legal,” “there is no possession limit,” or “domestic travel is always fine.” The prescription terms, medically necessary quantity, product records, public-nuisance rules, premises rules, transport setting, and current official guidance all matter.
Never take cannabis across Thailand’s international border without the exact authorisation required by both countries. Stash BKK does not deliver cannabis flower.
Product-specific rules
Flower, edibles, CBD products, extracts, cosmetics, food, and kratom can fall under different product and legal frameworks. A low THC number or generic “FDA-approved” statement does not establish that every finished product is authorised. Ask to see the exact label and supporting records.
Stash BKK locations
- On Nut — Sukhumvit 50, open 24 hours
- Ari — Phahon Yothin, open 24 hours
- Chinatown / Yaowarat — 2 PM–2 AM, licensed shop with a separate rooftop cocktail bar
- Ekkamai — Sukhumvit 63, open 24 hours
Do not combine cannabis and alcohol or assume any customer lounge or rooftop permits consumption.
FAQ
Is cannabis completely banned in Thailand?
Controlled cannabis flower is available within the current medical and licensed-retail framework when all requirements are met. That is not the same as an unrestricted recreational market.
Can Stash BKK issue a PT33?
No. Stash BKK can facilitate access to a telemedicine assessment, but only an authorised practitioner can decide whether to issue a PT33.
Is a PT33 valid for any purchase for 30 days?
Do not treat it as a reusable pass. The practitioner records the medically necessary quantity, directions, and treatment period; dispensing must follow those terms.
Can I smoke in a licensed dispensary lounge?
Not automatically. A normal retail licence is not permission for on-site smoking. DTAM describes only a narrow medical-facility exception involving specific authorisation and a dedicated separated room.
Where should I check for updates?
Check current DTAM and Ministry of Public Health announcements. Treat this article as dated information, not permanent legal advice.
