In June 2022, Thailand announced the legalization of the recreational use of this drug. A year and a half after the legalization, the conservative government intends to do an about-face.

The new regulations are intended to be restrictive and provide for fines of up to 60,000 Thai bahts (1,550 euros) and one year of imprisonment in the event of recreational use. While awaiting possible changes, stores specializing in cannabis are still open, but tourists are urged to be vigilant..