Officials say inspections, public consultations, and enforcement actions are part of ongoing efforts to regulate cannabis use and protect public health.
BANGKOK, Thailand – The government has announced it is now working to regulate medical cannabis use, reporting more than 200 public consultations, 73 reports of suspected violations, and inspections of more than 1,200 cannabis establishments nationwide over the past month. Deputy Government Spokesperson Ploytalay Laksameesangchan said the measures, led by the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM), ensure that cannabis is used solely for medical purposes and in compliance with the law while safeguarding public health.
Between May 1 and 31, the Medical Cannabis Information and Coordination Center received 209 calls, with officials responding to 187 inquiries immediately. Most questions involved training programs and license stickers, and public satisfaction with the service reached 93.26%. Between May 1 and June 12, the Traffy Fondue complaint platform received 73 reports of alleged violations, with 5 cases completed and 5 remaining under investigation. Authorities have also inspected more than 1,247 cannabis establishments across the country and continued enforcement measures, including arrests, license suspensions, and the seizure of suspicious items. (NNT)
