Home Cannabis Cultivation Rules in Thailand
Here are answers to frequently asked questions about cannabis in Thailand and the possibility of growing cannabis at home within the Kingdom.
The long-awaited decision allowing Thai households to grow cannabis was officially made on Tuesday, February 8, when Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul signed a ministerial statement approving the removal of cannabis from the list of Category 5 narcotics.
Can I Grow Cannabis at Home?
When can I start growing cannabis at home?
You can start growing cannabis at home soon, as soon as the government publication Royal Gazette releases the law with the updated list of Category 5 narcotics, from which cannabis has been removed.
Do I need to notify authorities before starting to grow cannabis?
Yes, before you begin growing, you must notify your provincial public health office about how many cannabis plants you intend to grow, where they will be grown, and for what purpose. The office will then forward your application to the Food and Drug Administration. You can start growing cannabis only after receiving approval.
What are the restrictions on home cannabis cultivation?
Individual households can grow up to six cannabis plants. However, groups registered with the government as a community enterprise (seven people) can grow an unlimited number of plants.
What are the permitted uses for homegrown cannabis?
People can grow cannabis at home for medical use and as an ingredient in other products. The sale of cannabis and its extracts for consumption is strictly prohibited for individuals under 20 years old, pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and other groups restricted by the Ministry of Health.
It is important to note that a law aimed at preventing general abuse of cannabis products in Thailand, including recreational use, has been passed by the House of Representatives and is awaiting approval by the Prime Minister.
What other restrictions apply to growing or processing cannabis?
The cultivation, processing, sale, import, and export of cannabis in Thailand must first be approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) content in cannabis products must not exceed 0.2 percent.
Can I advertise homegrown cannabis?
All forms of advertising for homegrown cannabis are prohibited, except for those approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
What other plants are still on the Category 5 narcotics list?
Opium poppy, hallucinogenic mushrooms containing psilocybin, and cannabis extracts with THC content above 0.2 percent remain on the list of prohibited narcotics in Thailand.