Thai Government Cancelled Cannabis Legalization | Dank Smoke Lost Much

In 2025, Thailand will suddenly tighten its marijuana policy, and rank cannabis flower as a controlled herb. Its commercial use needs strict permission. Roadside stalls and online shopping will be completely prohibited, and the industry chain will suffer a major reshuffle. From freedom carnival to overnight change, this sudden policy turn shattered investors’ dreams and taught everyone the lesson that ‘legality does not equal casualness’.

The legalization of marijuana in Thailand has been a hot topic in the past two years, and many people thought it could continue indefinitely. Unexpectedly, in June 2025, this matter will suddenly change. The official directly announced that marijuana is no longer as free as before, and marijuana inflorescence is listed as a controlled herb. This policy change has left many people confused. What’s going on? Why on earth would you do this?
The starting point of the matter actually needs to be traced back to June 24, 2025. On that day, Thai Health Minister Sousa officially signed the official document and released the latest announcement on how to control marijuana. This notice came out, and major media outlets in Thailand began to flood the screen. Those who had originally planned to use marijuana to start a new industry were instantly unsettled.

In fact, Thailand’s previous attitude towards marijuana was one of the few lenient in the world. In 2022, Thailand also carried out a wave of marijuana legalization, and even had small shops selling marijuana cakes and drinks on the roadside, with increasing acceptance among the public day by day. However, there are many problems brought about by the relaxation, especially the big Fried Dough Twists preface, which has become the source of all kinds of chaos. Some people think it can be used freely, while others even sell marijuana everywhere and invite tourists to try it out. It looks very free, but there are actually quite a lot of risks behind it.
By 2025, relevant departments have discovered that there were too many policy loopholes in the past. Because hemp inflorescences are not restricted by special laws, many people take advantage of the loopholes and engage in various sidelines. The Ministry of Health’s intervention this time is aimed at plugging these loopholes. As soon as the announcement was made, the most direct point was that the “inflorescence” of marijuana was officially listed as a controlled herb. Many familiar cannabis products are made from flower clusters, and now they all need to be strictly regulated.

The most stringent provision in the new regulations is that research, export, sales, and processing for commercial purposes must all apply for licenses. No one can touch the big Fried Dough Twists without a permit. Not only that, even with permission, the process is much more complicated than before. Every step should be clearly recorded in terms of source, purpose, and quantity, and you must have all the data required by the official. If you want to export, even the details need to be reported. To whom it is sold and processed, it must be reported and cannot be sold to unqualified people at will.
Moreover, even the cultivation and harvesting of marijuana now require certification from the Thai Ministry of Traditional and Alternative Medicine, and must meet good cultivation standards. There used to be some small workshops where you could just grow some marijuana and sell it, but now it’s out of the question. According to official regulations, only qualified venues can supply goods to licensed individuals.
There is also a particularly striking regulation that prohibits the sale of cannabis inflorescences for smoking in business premises. Only professional physicians, practitioners of traditional medicine, or qualified dentists are eligible for exemption. It is basically impossible for roadside stalls and small shops to openly sell marijuana products like before.
Now we are not allowed to sell marijuana flowers or related products with vending machines, networks or electronic devices. Now, online shopping for marijuana has been directly blocked. Not to mention advertising on social media, the official has completely banned the commercial promotion of marijuana. Even if you want to run a borderline advertisement, you can’t get by.
In addition, the official also specially named temples, religious places, student dormitories, parks, zoos, amusement parks and other places, which cannot sell marijuana related products. Some people used to think that running a small business and earning some pocket money in these places was completely hopeless now.
It is interesting that this announcement specifically mentions that those who have obtained permits before the new announcement in 2025 must also follow the requirements of the new announcement and not take advantage of loopholes. As long as the commercial operation of marijuana inflorescence is involved, everyone should unify the standard and not engage in special activities.

With the implementation of this policy, the cannabis related industries in various parts of Thailand have been greatly impacted. Many people originally thought that marijuana would continue to be legalized, and some even planned to open marijuana themed cafes, homestays SPA。 As a result of the policy change, many investments have turned into bubbles. Some businesses said that the original inventory of the big Fried Dough Twists preface suddenly became a hot potato, and they dared not sell it openly.
The Thai government’s sudden tightening of policies this time is also in response to various previous chaos. For example, some teenagers secretly buy marijuana products, and some even mix marijuana into food and drinks to sell, leading to many social problems. Some parents and teachers have expressed concern that their children may accidentally consume marijuana products. Moreover, some tourists mistakenly believe that marijuana can be used indiscriminately, resulting in many jokes and even legal disputes.
The implementation of this announcement also makes people feel the government’s determination. The official not only listed various details in the announcement, but also emphasized the need to report various information according to the template. As long as commercial activities involving marijuana inflorescences are carried out according to procedures, anyone who dares to operate privately is directly against the law.
The policy changes have also discouraged many entrepreneurs who were originally eager to try. The dividend period brought by the legalization of marijuana may end overnight. Tourists who used to want to experience cannabis drinks in Thailand now need to think twice. Many planned marijuana themed tourism projects are likely to need to be reconsidered.
Interestingly, many Thai locals have different reactions to this policy change. Some people think that tightening control is a good thing to prevent chaos from continuing to spread, while others think it’s too sudden, especially for those who have already invested in the cannabis industry and suffered significant losses. Even a small number of people believe that the government’s one size fits all approach will affect Thailand’s international image, as Thailand had previously attracted many foreign tourists due to the legalization of marijuana.
Control is control, and there is still some room for professionals in policy details. For example, doctors, traditional medical personnel, dentists, etc., as long as they meet the conditions, there are still ways to legally obtain and use cannabis inflorescences. But for ordinary people, there is no room for legal consumption of cannabis inflorescence.
The implementation of this policy has also brought about a major reshuffle in the Thai cannabis industry chain. The original cannabis growers, processing plants, and sales terminals all need to adapt to the new regulatory environment. Small scale and unqualified workshops have been basically eliminated. If large enterprises want to continue doing cannabis related business, they must invest heavily in qualifications, certification, and supervision, without saving a single step. Someone joked that the cannabis industry is really going to have a “regular army” come on stage now, and the wild roaders are completely out of the game.

Another point worth mentioning is that the official announcement this time is not just about making a public statement, but also a real move. Law enforcement departments around the country began to make their final rounds, focusing on those small shops that were still secretly selling marijuana inflorescences. Many merchants empty their shelves overnight after the announcement is made, fearing that they will be caught and leave a criminal record. Network platforms have also taken off the shelves of related products, and advertising numbers and official account dare not send cannabis related content again.
Nowadays, the legalization of marijuana in Thailand has become a thing of the past. Although many people still miss those days of freedom, reality is just that fast. After June 24, 2025, the big Fried Dough Twists order will be completely brought into strict control, and related industries will have to follow the new rules. Some people lament that times have changed, and policies can be implemented without anyone stopping them.
China CBD vape manufacturer – Dank Smoke COO Ricky said: Whether it’s loose or tight policies, the most important thing is to comply with the law. After all, once policies change, no one can go against the wind. The recent changes in Thailand serve as a reminder to everyone that legality does not equate to casualness. No matter how big the industry is, it must still follow the rules.