Thailand Cannabis Law & Regulations Guide (2025)
As of mid-2025, Thailand has firmly established a medical-only cannabis framework. This comprehensive guide covers current laws, regulations, and requirements for medical cannabis use, prescriptions, and telemedicine practices.
Key Legal Points
Legal Status
Cannabis is legal only for medical purposes. Recreational use is prohibited. To buy or possess cannabis, you must have a valid medical prescription from a licensed doctor.
Possession Limits
Patients may legally carry up to 30 grams of cannabis with a valid prescription. This amount is legal anywhere in Thailand, including on domestic flights.
Tourist Access
Tourists can get medical cannabis, but only with a prescription from a Thai licensed doctor. Foreign medical documents alone are not valid.
Telemedicine Regulations in Thailand
Legal Framework
Thailand's telemedicine regulations are governed by multiple acts and ministerial regulations under the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH). The legal framework was significantly updated following COVID-19 to accommodate remote healthcare delivery.
Primary Legislation
- • Medical Practice Act B.E. 2525 (1982)
- • Pharmacy Act B.E. 2537 (1994)
- • National Health Security Act B.E. 2545 (2002)
- • Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019)
MOPH Regulations
- • Ministerial Regulation on Telemedicine B.E. 2563 (2020)
- • Guidelines for Digital Health Services (2021)
- • COVID-19 Emergency Telemedicine Provisions
Modern Medicine Doctors (Licensed by Medical Council)
Licensing Requirements:
- Must hold valid license from Medical Council of Thailand
- Registration number format: พ.ท. (Por Thor) followed by numbers
- Annual license renewal required
- Continuing medical education (CME) credits mandatory
Telemedicine Permissions:
- Can prescribe all medications within their specialty scope
- Cannabis prescriptions allowed for approved medical conditions
- Must follow MOPH telemedicine guidelines for remote consultations
- Digital prescriptions must include license number and digital signature
- Patient must be physically located in Thailand during consultation
Reference: Medical Council of Thailand - www.tmc.or.th
Thai Traditional Medicine (TTM) Doctors
Licensing Authority:
Licensed by the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) under the Ministry of Public Health.
- License format: นพ.ท. (Nor Por Thor) for TTM practitioners
- Separate licensing for herbal medicine specialists
- Cannabis-specific endorsement required for cannabis prescriptions
Cannabis Prescription Authority:
- Can prescribe cannabis for traditional medicine purposes
- Must complete DTAM-approved cannabis training course
- Limited to 15 approved medical conditions
- Must use P.T.33 forms for cannabis prescriptions
- Telemedicine allowed with additional DTAM approval
Approved Conditions for Cannabis (TTM):
- Chronic pain
- Epilepsy and seizures
- Nausea and vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Muscle spasticity
- Sleep disorders
- Anxiety disorders
- PTSD
- Glaucoma
- Cancer-related symptoms
- Inflammatory conditions
- Neurodegenerative diseases
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Tourette syndrome
- Palliative care
Reference: Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine - www.dtam.moph.go.th
Technical Requirements for Telemedicine Platforms
Security Standards:
- End-to-end encryption for video consultations
- PDPA compliance for personal data protection
- Secure storage of medical records
- Audit trails for all consultations
- Digital signature verification
Platform Requirements:
- Registration with MOPH required
- Integration with national health databases
- Real-time prescription verification
- Patient identity verification systems
- Emergency contact protocols
Legal Reference: Ministerial Regulation on Standards for Telemedicine Service B.E. 2563 (2020) - Available at MOPH Digital Health Division
Digital Prescription Requirements
Mandatory Information:
- Doctor's full name and license number
- Digital signature or electronic seal
- Patient's Thai ID or passport number
- Consultation date and time
- Medication details with dosage instructions
- Prescription validity period (max 30 days)
Cannabis-Specific Requirements:
- P.T.33 form completion mandatory
- Medical condition must be from approved list
- Maximum 30g per prescription
- DTAM reporting within 7 days
- Patient follow-up schedule required
P.T.33 Cannabis Forms
OGPx System complies with all Thai cannabis prescription regulations and provides secure doctor-patient consultations for medical cannabis prescriptions.
- Automated P.T.33 form generation
- 15 approved cannabis conditions supported
- DTAM electronic reporting integration
- Full regulatory compliance monitoring
Official Resources
Ministry of Public Health
Official cannabis regulations and doctor licensing information
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