According to the Department for the Development of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, Thai citizens wishing to purchase cannabis buds would soon need to provide their ID cards, with sales data being logged on a public database (DTAM). Director-general of the department Thongchai Lertwilairattanapong declared that he had signed the order, and that it would go into effect as soon as it was published in the Royal Gazette. It is unknown if foreigners who want to purchase cannabis buds will need to present identification, such as a passport. There is no mention of any requirement in the most recent health ministry pamphlet, “10 Things Tourists Need to Know about Cannabis in Thailand.” The restriction is the most recent in a slew of temporary rules put in place to respond to issues that have come up since marijuana was taken off the national drugs list in June of last year. Parliament…
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Just days after announcing a new requirement that foreign travelers to Thailand must present proof of Covid vaccination, the country has backtracked and withdrawn the rule. The vaccine certificate requirement, which was set to take effect on Monday, was scrapped due to concerns that it would deter tourists. The change comes as Thailand prepares for a wave of tourist arrivals from China, which has recently reopened its borders to the world and eliminated the need for quarantine upon arrival. According to Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, the decision to waive the vaccine certificate requirement was made in order to avoid “inconvenience” to travelers, as most Thais and tourists from China and other countries have already been fully vaccinated and possess some immunity to the virus. Despite the chaos surrounding the vaccine rule, Thailand is still expecting to see 7 to 10 million Chinese travelers visit by air…
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect travel around the world, Thailand has recently made a significant change to its requirements for travelers entering the country. According to the latest Notice to Airmen (Notam), unvaccinated travelers are now allowed to enter Thailand, provided they are willing to undergo a COVID-19 test upon arrival. This marks a significant change from previous requirements, which prohibited unvaccinated travelers from entering the country altogether. Despite this change, there are still a number of requirements that travelers to Thailand must meet in order to enter the country. One of the main requirements is proof of vaccination or recovery from COVID-19. All passengers 18 years of age or older must provide evidence that they have received a full course of vaccination or that they have recovered from COVID-19 within the past 180 days (six months). Passengers who are unable to provide proof of vaccination must have…
Thailand has recently implemented new measures for passengers arriving in the country by air. These measures are in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect public health. If you are planning to travel to Thailand by air, it is important to familiarize yourself with these requirements to ensure that you are able to smoothly enter the country. As of January 9th, passengers 18 years, and above are required to present a vaccination certificate or a letter from a doctor indicating that they have recovered from COVID-19 within the past 6 months (180 days). The vaccination certificate should indicate that the passenger has received a full course of a vaccine that is approved by the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The letter from a doctor should indicate that the passenger has tested negative for COVID-19 within the past 6 months and has fully recovered from the illness.…
With the decriminalization of cannabis in Thailand on June 9th over 2,350 cannabis related storefront businesses have popped up, and over 50,000 cannabis reviews have been submitted for these businesses. But we also cannot forget that over 1,120,000 residents have already registered for permission to cultivate cannabis in record breaking time. The team behind WEED.in.th has brought a free product to make business promotion, and search easier throughout the Kingdom of Thailand. They also provide services for multiple audiences. For Cannabis Consumers It can be hard to search for shops around you as many are newly added, or simply do not appear in relevant searches. Don’t worry as WEED.in.th has made it as easy to explore the most extensive cannabis shop list that exists. They are also making it easier to find your favorite strain, or specific cannabis product by searching through thousands of shops. You can try the Weed in Thailand (WeedMaps…
On the PlookGanja website, which is controlled by the FDA, the number of persons who have registered to produce cannabis in Thailand has now reached 1,090,000 registered growers. Since the 9th of June, more than 330 cannabis dispensaries and cafés have opened throughout the country of Thailand. You may obtain cannabis either by placing an order for it online or by going to a dispensary in your area. Who can purchase Cannabis in Thailand? At the moment anyone can purchase cannabis in Thailand as long as you are not pregnant, and are 20 years, or older. It is still against the law to sell extracts which contain more than 0.2% of THC. CBD, on the other hand, is subject to less regulations. CBD is the cannabinoid found in cannabis that does not cause users to go high. Ordering Cannabis Online in Thailand Please be safe when buying online as have…
The Board of Investment has officially begun accepting applications for long-term resident (LTR) visas for wealthy and high-potential foreigners who are expected to make big contributions to the economy. The visa offers a range of tax and non-tax benefits to attract new foreign residents, technologies and talents to stay or work in the country longer. The LTR visa is available to four categories of foreigners: Wealthy global citizens Foreign retirees (wealthy pensioners) Work-from-Thailand professionals Highly skilled professionals – having personal income of not less than US$80,000 per year, are skillful in the target industry, and have not less than five years of work experience. Check if you qualify for the LTR (HERE)! Use the above LTR check to determine if you qualify (it takes 2 minutes). LTR visa holders will have privileges such as a 10-year renewable visa, fast-track service at international airports in Thailand, a one-year report to the…
The Cannabis industry in Thailand has seen a lot of exciting developments during the last few weeks. The Department of Thai Traditional and Complementary Medicine has already begun issuing licenses for retail, export to other countries, and conducting medical research. The number of people who have registered to grow cannabis in Thailand on the PlookGanja website, which is managed by the FDA, has already topped one million. On top of all of that, the OG company has begun operating an online Cannabis Marketplace. The marketplace serves as an online platform where buyers and sellers may have direct access with one another. Keep in mind that there have already been tens of thousands of application requests submitted, and the OG company is moving as fast as it can to approve application requests (sellers need the required registration number from PlookGanja). Customers will benefit by OG company ensuring quality, and well as…
[wpdiscuz-feedback id=”334_intro” question=”What do you think?” opened=”0″]Following the extension of the State of Emergency in Thailand the 60-day “Covid” visa extension application date has been extended by one additional month. The deadline was originally scheduled on July 25, but Thai Immigration discreetly updated the date to August 24th. (as they have continued to do in the past).[/wpdiscuz-feedback] One thing to note is that this is the first time they have reduced the order of the extension to only 1 month instead of 2 months. For the past two years the covid extensions have been following the emergency decree extensions, and this divergence may be signaling that this could be the last opportunity to obtain this type of extension. (note the actual visa extension remains 60 days) Those who are unable to return home because of the continuing Covid-19 crisis are eligible for a visa extension. Required Documents for Extension ฿1,900…
Thailand will start to offer a 10 year Long Term Resident Visa (LTR) starting September 1st which will be targeting the following categories: Wealthy Global Citizen Wealthy individuals holding at least USD 1 million in assets Wealthy Pensioner Retirees aged 50 years and older who have an annual pension or stable income Work From Thailand Professional / Nomad Remote workers working for well-established overseas companies Highly Skilled Professional Professionals or experts in targeted industries working for business entities or higher education institutes or research centers or specialized training institutions in Thailand or Thai government agencies Dependents Spouse and children under 20 years old of LTR visa holders (Maximum 4 dependents in total per one LTR visa holder) Long Term Resident Visa Privileges There will be many privileges for LTR visa holders that will make living in Thailand long term easier and less bureaucratic. These privileges include: discounted personal income tax…