Cannabis in Northern Thailand
Mountains, cooler weather and the region's capital, Chiang Mai. Most visitors looking for a clinic in the north start in Chiang Mai, while Pai and Chiang Rai have smaller scenes. The national rules apply here exactly as they do in Bangkok.
Updated 9 November 2026
Cities and islands
Latest local news
- Chiang MaiThailand steps up cannabis crackdown, repeat offenders face licence revocation
The government reported 12,279 licensed cannabis outlets nationwide, with Chiang Mai fifth at 482. Outlets caught again after a suspension can have their licence revoked immediately.
- PaiPai police warn tourists against public cannabis use
A joint patrol on Pai Walking Street targeted public cannabis and tobacco smoking and reminded shops of the rules. Police said enforcement would continue through high season.
- Chiang Raiผู้ว่าฯ เชียงราย เปิดปฏิบัติการ "เชียงรายฟ้าใส ไร้สิ่งมอมเมา" จับกุมร้านจำหน่ายกัญชา-น้ำกระท่อมมอมเมาเยาวชนกลางเมือง
Provincial officials raided a licensed shop near Chiang Rai Prachanukroh Hospital and a school that sold flower and kratom drinks to youths without prescriptions or age checks. The manager was arrested and licence action was flagged.
- Chiang MaiMarijuana laws now turn over 800 businesses across Chiang Mai illegal
Chiang Mai's provincial health chief said about 823 licensed cannabis businesses in 22 districts, over 300 in Mueang district, must now sell flower only against a prescription. Existing licences were not revoked, but random inspections were announced.
- Chiang RaiChiang Rai's Cannabis Shops Face Uncertain Future As Laws Tightened
About 20 dispensaries operated in Chiang Rai province as the prescription requirement began. Local owners and a Chiang Rai doctor said the system was not ready and that most buyers were tourists.
- PaiOver 1,600 foreigners detained in Pai for traffic, immigration offences
During a walking street patrol, Mae Hong Son police fined 10 people for disruptive cannabis smoking and said the street had 84 licensed cannabis shops.
Provinces in this region
Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang, Lamphun, Mae Hong Son, Nan, Phayao, Phrae, Uttaradit
The rules everywhere in Thailand
- Medical onlyRecreational use has been banned since June 2025.
- PT33 prescriptionYou need one from a licensed Thai practitioner to buy flower.
- 20 and overNo sales to anyone under 20.
- In person onlyNo online orders, delivery or vending machines.