In Thailand, the use of medical marijuana is now legal. This change was brought about by the Narcotics Act (No. 7) B.E. 2562, which went into effect on February 19th, 2019.

Before this, marijuana was classified as a category five illegal substance under the Narcotics Act of B.E. 2522. Category 5 substances include cannabis, hemp, psychoactive mushrooms, and kratom. Possession of category five illicit substances can lead to imprisonment or a fine of up to THB 1.5m (~USD 50,000).

However, with the new law in place, the use of medical marijuana is now allowed for therapeutic and research purposes. This change will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the medical community in Thailand and patients who can now benefit from the medicinal properties of marijuana.