The legalization of weed in Thailand is hot news. “Is weed legal in Thailand now?” The locals and tourists in Thailand have been discussing about the same ever since there has been a change in the weed law. The discussion about legalization of weed has always been controversial at first in any country. In the United States, when cannabis (as weed is also known) was illegal, there were several discussions regarding its legalization. Some people were in favour of its legalization while others were against it. After much discussion, it was decided that it is legal to use weed under certain circumstances. If a person uses it for medical reasons, it is legal to use marijuana (another name for weed). The same has happened in Thailand.

Weed has been illegal in Thailand all these years; however, due to its medical benefits, a lot of people demanded that it be made legal for medical reasons. After much anticipation, cannabis has finally become legal in the country giving relief to innumerable ill people. It must be noted that using marijuana for recreational purpose is still illegal, so you should avoid using the same if you have no medical issues that require using weed for better treatment.

Growing and selling cannabis in Thailand was illegal but now it is legal to both grow and sell it. However, its usage is limited to getting relief from serious health problems. If you are caught getting high in public, you might be fined for the same or face imprisonment up to three years. So, if you are a tourist that is looking to enjoy the beaches of Thailand while smoking pot, you might have an unpleasant experience. However, if you are a patient that requires occasional usage of weed, you should carry a doctor’s prescription or any valid proof that clearly states that you are required to use marijuana for health purposes.