BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s controlled herb (cannabis) export market has been quietly building momentum, reaching a cumulative value of over THB 2.566 billion (about USD 71 million) across more than 201,658 kilograms. This reflects the continuous growth of Thailand’s controlled herb sector. For exporters and businesses, the cross-border paperwork has long been a friction point. That’s changing. The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) is integrating its “DTAM Next” system with the Customs Department’s National Single Window (NSW), moving the controlled herb export notification process — previously handled through physical paperwork — onto a fully digital platform.
What this means in practice:
Drastically reduced processing times: Cut down from 5–7 working days to just 1–2 working days.
Minimized paperwork: Saving over 1,200–2,400 documents per year and reducing operational and travel costs for entrepreneurs.
Enhanced security and efficiency: Preventing document forgery and enabling real-time tracking of application statuses.
This digital transition marks a major step forward in upgrading trade facilitation, allowing the Thai controlled herb sector to expand and thrive more efficiently in the global market. (PRD)
