Is weed legal in Thailand?

Cannabis laws in Thailand have undergone several changes in recent years, swinging between periods of criminalisation and relatively liberal policies regarding the sale and consumption of the "devil's lettuce" also known as Thailand weed.

The following provides a short history of the laws applying to Thailand cannabis, noting the current legality of cannabis in the country as well as what tourists should know.

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A Brief History of Thailand Weed Reform

Cannabis has been used in Thailand for hundreds of years as a traditional medicine, particularly for its pain relieving and muscle relaxant effects. However, in line with many other countries, the Thai government criminalised the possession, cultivation and sale of cannabis in the early 20^th century.