The delisting of cannabis grown in Thailand on June 9, 2022, was
a breakthrough moment for today's new cash crop. Not only are
cannabis farmers elated that such a step has been taken, it has
triggered the establishment of an abundance of cannabis
dispensaries in Bangkok and other popular tourist destinations in
Thailand, including Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Phuket, and many
islands.
Vulnerable populations such as children accessing cannabis has
also become a hot-button issue. Thailand's Ministry of Public
Health (MOPH) was initially criticized by some for its policy of
allowing cannabis to be sold with few restrictions. On June 17,
2022, the MOPH followed up with the Announcement Re: Controlled
Herbs (Cannabis) under the Thai Traditional Medical Knowledge Act,
which seemed to implement a viable mechanism to control cannabis
dispensaries. This announcement contained prohibitions on selling
cannabis to vulnerable populations and on smoking cannabis in
public. Furthermore,
