Cannabis in Phuket: Shops, Buying, Carrying, Rules 2026

Cannabis in Phuket is not sold freely to tourists: since 23 June 2025 cannabis flower has been a controlled herb in Thailand, and a tourist may buy, carry or transport it only with a prescription issued in Thailand by a licensed practitioner. Recreational use has never been legally permitted, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). Information read on 30 October 2026 on the TAT site and in local press; rules change fast, so check with the Thai FDA (hotline 1556) or your embassy.

What the rule says

Situation	Rule (TAT, June 2025)	Remember
Buying	Thai prescription from a practitioner of Thai traditional medicine, Chinese medicine or dentistry	Quantity limited to 30 days of treatment
Carrying or transporting	Prohibited without a prescription	Keep the prescription and passport on you
Smoking in public	Liable to penalties under public-nuisance rules; the amounts quoted vary	No official amount confirmed here
Leaving Thailand	Take nothing	Arrival countries ban it almost everywhere too

The shops

Shops that serve walk-in customers, especially smoking-oriented ones, may be operating illegally, according to the TAT: what was tolerated was never authorised. A guide read in October 2026 says thousands of shops have closed and those that remain look like medical consultations, with a practitioner present and a prescription asked for. Sales online, by vending machine or by advertising are banned, as are sales near temples, parks, zoos and leisure venues.

Phuket in practice

Phuket checks its shops in Patong, Bangla Road and beach areas. On the street you will not necessarily be stopped for visiting a shop, but a purchase without a prescription exposes you. Products with less than 0.2% THC remain legal. Do not smoke in public and carry nothing at the airport. The other local rules are in before you go to Phuket, and night-time traps in Bangla Road and scams and safety in Phuket.

If you are ill or under treatment

For medical use, see a doctor in Thailand before the trip; this site gives no medical advice. Clinics are listed in health in Phuket.

Sleeping without worry

Choose a hotel with a smoke-free room policy to avoid cleaning fines: compare on Booking.com Phuket.

FAQ

Is cannabis legal in Phuket?

Not for recreational use: only with a Thai prescription.

Can I buy in a shop with my passport?

That is not enough: a prescription from a licensed practitioner is required.

Can I take cannabis home?

No, do not carry it to the airport.

La rédaction Phuket Authority, information read on 30 October 2026.