The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) has approved revised cannabis regulations, permitting the sale of cannabis flowers strictly for medical use with a valid prescription.
The department director-general, Somruek Chungsaman, said on Thursday that the amendment of Public Health Ministry's notification on controlled herbal substances, specifically cannabis, covers three key areas:
Regulated sales of cannabis flowers: the sale of cannabis flowers, classified as a controlled herbal substance, will be restricted to individuals with a valid prescription from certified professionals, including medical doctors, dentists, pharmacists, Thai traditional medicine practitioners, and folk medicine healers.
A single prescription may allow for up to 30 grams of cannabis flowers for a 30-day period. This timeframe will serve as a legal reference to distinguish between medical use and non-medical or recreational possession. The revised notification will include specific indications for cannabis use and allowable quantities per prescription.
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