Cannabis licence
Navigate Thailand's ever-changing cannabis licensing requirements with professional legal support.
Pricing
Cannabis Retail Business
For businesses intending to operate a physical retail establishment for the lawful sale of permitted cannabis products.
THB 25,000
Cannabis Food & Beverage Business
For businesses incorporating permitted cannabis ingredients into food and beverages, subject to applicable health, food, and cannabis regulations.
THB 47,000
Cannabis Cultivation Business
For businesses intending to cultivate cannabis commercially and supply it in accordance with applicable licensing and regulatory requirements.
THB 65,000
* prices are exclusive of all government fees and VAT
Thailand's cannabis regulations are highly regulated and continue to evolve. Wichy Legal assists businesses with determining the appropriate licensing requirements, preparing documentation, and navigating the application process for the sale, processing, cultivation, or other permitted commercial activities involving controlled cannabis herbs.
Regulatory Shift: Cannabis flower became a controlled herb in June 2025, with sales now focused on medical use and prescription-based access.
Thailand Cannabis Market
Market Growth: 11,000+ dispensaries by 2024
Market Size: ~US$1.2B (THB 40B+) by 2025
Licence Official application fee
Sale / commercial processing THB 3,000
Research THB 1,000
Commercial export THB 20,000
Application fee THB 20
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can foreigners operate a cannabis business in Thailand?
Yes, subject to applicable company, ownership, licensing, visa, and work permit requirements.
2. What cannabis licence do I need?
It depends on your business activity, such as retail sales, food & beverage, cultivation, or processing. We assess your business model and advise on the appropriate licence.
3. Can I still open a cannabis shop under the current regulations?
Yes, but cannabis flower is now classified as a controlled herb, and the regulatory framework is significantly stricter than before. Since 2025, sales of cannabis flower are subject to medical-use and prescription requirements.