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Thailand Mandates Cannabis Clinics, 18,000 Dispensaries Face Closure

7/3/2025

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Thailand's cannabis landscape is transforming as all 18,000 dispensaries must transition to medical clinics by November 2025, enforcing a focus on medical use. This regulatory shift comes in response to rising public concerns and a crackdown on illegal sales, leaving many dispensaries at risk of closure due to the financial burden of compliance.

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Story summary

Thailand's cannabis landscape is transforming as all 18,000 dispensaries must transition to medical clinics by November 2025, enforcing a focus on medical use. This regulatory shift comes in response to rising public concerns and a crackdown on illegal sales, leaving many dispensaries at risk of closure due to the financial burden of compliance.