Cannabis has been legalized in Thailand and is attracting attention from all over the world. The legalization of Cannabis has allowed people to grow Cannabis at home.
Although there are still some gray areas regarding Cannabis, several companies have been established to cultivate Cannabis for medical use in Thailand.
Since the legalization of medical marijuana, Thailand has relied on imports from overseas, but now that cultivation is fully permitted in Thailand, Thai-grown marijuana is now being distributed.
This blog will introduce the current status of marijuana cultivation in Thailand, as well as the quality and variety of Thai-produced marijuana.
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Current status of cannabis cultivation in Thailand
In 2022, a new cannabis control law will be enforced in Thailand, decriminalizing all parts of the cannabis plant. With the decriminalization of all parts of the cannabis plant, previously prohibited parts such as buds, stems, and leaves have been removed from the prohibited list.
However, there are still some laws that must be followed in order to grow cannabis. Failure to comply with these laws will still result in the drug being classified as a narcotic.
- THC content must be less than 0.2%
- Food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and other items used only for specific purposes
- Seeds must be grown in Thailand
Cannabis cultivation is also allowed to grow at home, and a notification must be submitted to the local authorities in order to cultivate. Companies must register with the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The use of recreational marijuana in public places is prohibited, and violators are subject to a fine of 25,000 baht and up to three months in prison.
Quality of Thai Cannabis
Cannabis cultivation has been approved and companies have entered the market to grow medical cannabis.
While most cannabis cultivation is done outdoors or in greenhouses, some companies are growing high-quality medical cannabis completely indoors, controlling “temperature,” “humidity,” “light,” and “carbon dioxide”.
Thailand has long been one of the most developed countries in Asia for medical tourism. The legalization of medical cannabis is likely to boost medical tourism.
In Thailand, medical cannabis was legalized before the overall decriminalization of cannabis, and the quality of medical cannabis is high due to the knowledge of the medical cannabis industry.
Variety that match Thailand’s climate
Thailand is known for its tropical climate and its abundance of nature, making it an ideal environment for cannabis cultivators. However, some varieties are susceptible to the hot and humid environment, so it is important to choose varieties that match Thailand’s climate when growing.
Four new Thai strains have been registered in Thailand.
- Hang Kra Rog Phu Phan ST1
- Hang Suea Sakon Nakhon TT1
- Tanaosri Kan Khaw WA1
- Tanaosri Kan Daeng RD1
All of these strains are from Thailand, reducing the country’s dependence on foreign cannabis and at the same time boosting the Thai cannabis industry.
Summary
This has been an introduction to the current state of the cannabis industry in Thailand.
Cannabis has been decriminalized in Thailand, and it is now possible to grow cannabis at home.
Although there are some restrictions, such as a THC content of 0.2% or less, Thailand became the first country in Asia to allow cannabis. Thai-grown cannabis has also made its appearance and is helping the development of the cannabis and medical industries.