Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Thailand law
Cannabis laws in Phi Phi Islands 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 Ministry of Public Health permission and narcotics-board approval. Officers were seldom seen on the islands, and enforcement seemed less visible than on the mainland.
Where to Buy Marijuana
A trip from Phuket to Phi Phi turned up two different beach scenes. On the quieter side, a man renting small boats had a reputation for offering smoke. A tourist with spiky hair also pointed the way to some good weed. The scene felt easy enough that one visitor gave it a very informal 100 percent chance in a busy spot.
Up at Laem Thong on northern Phi Phi Don, longtail boat drivers could point you toward a boat by number. The weed in that account had come from nearby Krabi. Maintenance staff at hotels and resorts were another source of introductions.
Marijuana Prices
- ฿2,000 for around ¼ oz of dried, compressed local outdoor weed
Types of Marijuana
Medium-strength local Thai weed. The brick gave a heady, get-things-done high with little couch lock.