Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Laos law
Cannabis laws in Luang Prabang follow Laos’s national law. Legal status and penalties are set at the country/state level, not by the city.
Recreational and medical cannabis are illegal. Possession or use can result in fines or imprisonment. Legal risk remains for any cannabis activity.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Not available
- Possession: Illegal; penalties include fines and imprisonment
- Buying/Selling: Illegal
- Tourists: Subject to the same penalties
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products.
Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
I saw little enforcement and figured the government didn’t want to put people off while building up tourism. I’d still be discreet.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Tuk-tuk and cyclo drivers sometimes offered weed. There were also people near backpacker hotels, a short walk from the night market.
Marijuana Prices
100,000 kip, around US$10 then, was the opening quote. You could sometimes get it for 50,000.
Types of Marijuana
Our outdoor bush was fresh, tasty and in good shape, though not skunk. The range was from weak, seedy weed to strong, fruity sensi.
Look before you pay. I’d turn down the big bag full of seeds. The smaller bag could be much better.
More Information
“Stay a while and absorb the atmosphere. A gorgeous place with gorgeous weed.” Don’t bother with the opium.