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Developing and launching a new drug on a commercial scale requires an enormous amount of time and investment in research and development (R&D), including pre-clinical testing and clinical trials.

On January 29, 2021, Thailand will begin processing applications for licenses to produce, import, export, distribute, and possess hemp.

The Drug Act for Enhancing Efficiency of Drug Approval Process and Protection for Consumers, the amendment to the Drug Act (No. 6) 2019

Across the globe, the demand for COVID-19 vaccinations has been understandably high, with many regulatory authorities issuing emergency use authorizations for COVID-19 vaccines.

Life sciences specialists from Tilleke & Gibbins have updated the firm's guide to pharmaceutical data exclusivity regulations and practices in Southeast Asia.

On May 8, 2026, the Thai government held a press conference to announce a coordinated, multiagency initiative to strengthen oversight and enforcement over products sold on online platforms.

Thailand is preparing to implement new rules on drug importation for clinical studies. The Medicines Regulation Department of Thailand's Food and Drug Administration...

Thailand's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a strategic collaboration with leading e-commerce platforms Lazada and Shopee to strengthen regulatory oversight of health-related products...

Thailand’s new labeling requirements for medical devices, which include for the first time a unique device identification (UDI) requirement for software as a medical device (SaMD), take effect on June 20, 2026.

Recently enacted Thai legislation has removed Mitragyna speciosa, commonly known as "kratom," from the list of controlled narcotics under the Narcotics Act B.E. 2522 (1972)...

Laos' Food and Drug Department (FDD) has been using a new online registration system for drugs since the beginning of the year.

On December 30, 2025, Thailand's Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) notified digital marketplace operators of a consolidated list of "high‑risk products" that are subject...

Following the delisting of cannabis grown in Thailand as a narcotic substance on June 9, 2022, many have explored the applications of cannabis in various fields, including medicine, healthcare...

A new notification on required labeling and packaging for alcoholic beverages was published in Thailand's Government Gazette on November 8, 2024, taking full effect the following day.

Before its ban in 1934, cannabis was an essential part of the rural culture in Thailand. It was used as medicine, as fiber for clothing and even as a traditional spice for the Thai boat noodle soup.

On November 13, 2025, Thailand's Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee (ABCC) approved a draft announcement to lift the ban on the afternoon sale of alcohol for 180 days...

In May 2023, Thailand issued a regulation on conditional approval for emergency use of medicinal products...