Thailand’s cannabis industry faces uncertainty after a snap election, with no clear policy despite the Bhumjaithai Party’s win and ongoing coalition talks.

Thailand’s cannabis industry remains uncertain after a snap election, with the Bhumjaithai Party’s victory potentially shaping future policy. Decriminalization in 2022 sparked a boom of around 18,000 dispensaries, but lax regulations led to oversupply, public backlash over odors, and underage access. The previous government restricted sales to prescriptions, crippling businesses and fueling a black market. Some shops now rebrand as pharmacies or offer free telehealth consultations for prescriptions, though enforcement is inconsistent. While Bhumjaithai’s leader, Anutin Charnvirakul, supports medicinal use, no clear policy shift has been announced, leaving the industry in limbo as coalition talks continue.