Police, FDA raid Bangkok warehouse, arrest 4 Vietnamese over illegal cannabis production
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026
Thai narcotics police and FDA officials arrested four Vietnamese nationals after raiding a Bang Bon warehouse allegedly used to process cannabis and cannabis extracts for sale in Thailand and overseas.
From Dispensaries to Clinics: Thailand Tightens Medical Standards for Cannabis
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026
New health regulations mandate that cannabis flowers be sold only in clinical settings, ensuring a transition from "recreational" to "patient-centred" care
Sri Lankan police arrest 22 monks over 110kg cannabis haul from Thailand
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026
Sri Lankan police and customs detained 22 monks at Colombo airport after discovering 110kg of cannabis concealed in suitcases. The group has been remanded for further questioning.
Public Health Ministry tightens cannabis controls with GIS mapping
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026
Thai traditional medicine officials are using a GIS system to monitor licensed cannabis outlets as authorities push to restrict use to medical purposes only.
What Thailand's Cannabis Regulatory Reversal Tells Us About Treatment Needs
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 09, 2026
When Thailand became the first country in Asia to decriminalise cannabis in June 2022, the move was framed as a progressive pivot toward medical innovation and agricultural opportunity.
Over 7,000 cannabis shops close due to stricter regulations and new law
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 01, 2026
Over 7,000 cannabis shops have closed after stricter laws made it harder for businesses to comply, leading to significant financial losses for operators in Thailand.
Health networks urge government to return cannabis to Category 5 narcotics list amid rising health concerns
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2026
Health networks demand a review of cannabis policy, calling for it to be reclassified as a Category 5 narcotic after significant health issues arise from the policy's implementation.