Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Thailand law
Cannabis laws in Ko Chang follow Thailand’s national law. Local cities generally do not set separate marijuana rules, so penalties are determined at the jurisdiction level.
Recreational use of cannabis is illegal. Medical cannabis is permitted for specific conditions with a prescription. Unauthorized possession or use can result in legal penalties.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Available with prescription for limited conditions
- Possession: Illegal without medical authorization
- Buying/Selling: Restricted to licensed medical channels
- Tourists: Subject to the same laws with no exemptions
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Legislative History
Thailand briefly decriminalized recreational cannabis in 2022, removing it from the narcotics list and allowing unregulated sales and personal cultivation. However, following public health concerns and a change in government policy, recreational use was re-criminalized in 2024–2025, restoring prohibitions on non-medical possession, sales, and public consumption while maintaining a regulated medical framework for prescription access.
Law Enforcement
At the time, imports, exports and possession were described as requiring permission from the Ministry of Public Health and approval by the Office of the Narcotics Control Board. People caught on Ko Chang reportedly paid at least ฿3,000, described variously as a fine or a bribe.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Down past Bang Bao, Hippi Huts was the spot mentioned. Zack had a reputation for getting along with visitors, and a 6–8 g brick was reported at ฿300–400. A few seeds, still plenty strong.
Marijuana Prices
- ฿300–400 for a 6–8 g brick near Bang Bao
- ฿500 for a brick of unspecified weight
- About ฿1,000 for a bag of 10 g or more
- ฿1,500 for a quarter pound, according to a separate price report
- ฿2,000 for a small brick of about 30 g, reckoned to make about 30 decent-sized joints
Types of Marijuana
Local Thai weed could pack a punch, seeds and all.