Cannabis Seeds → Thailand

Complex legal status; medical use legalized then re-restricted

Details

Thailand legalized cannabis in 2022 but has since moved to re-restrict recreational use. Cannabis seeds are controlled under the Narcotics Act for most purposes. Medical use requires Thai FDA approval. The legal landscape is changing rapidly and travelers should verify the current status before travel. Enforcement in Thailand carries fines from THB 5,000 to THB 500,000 under Customs Act B.E. 2560 (2017) s.202, s.242 (typical personal cases are handled as civil infringements).

Quantity limit

Subject to Thai FDA regulations

Documentation required

• Thai FDA import approval recommended

Legal reference

Narcotics Act B.E. 2522, Cannabis and Hemp Act 2022

Leaving with this item

Cannabis seed export from Thailand is generally prohibited or heavily restricted regardless of domestic hemp / cannabis legal status.

Practical advice

Check current Thai cannabis laws before travel — they are changing rapidly. If unsure, declare on arrival — declared goods at worst attract duty or surrender, while undeclared goods found in screening are seized and fined.

Customs authority

Thai Customs Department · https://www.customs.go.th