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Thailand: Cannabis buds need prescription, not freely available
The Thai government reiterated that cannabis buds remain strictly regulated and require a valid medical prescription for purchase or sale, clarifying that the plant is not freely available. Smoking on business premises, online sales, vending machines, and advertising are banned, and illegal export carries penalties of up to 10 years in prison and fines. Authorities are stepping up enforcement under the controlled herbs notification, limiting sales to a 30-day supply per prescription.
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