In June, Thailand removed cannabis from its record of illicit narcotics. Dispensaries, cafes, and even weed delivery providers popped up in a single day, remodeling the Land of Smiles into a stoner’s Disneyland.
Every part of the cannabis plant turned legal to possess, together with crucial tetrahydrocannabinol-rich flowers (“weed”). Extracts made from cannabis – corresponding to edibles or oil – are legally required to contain lower than zero.2% THC.
It should go without saying, however NEVER take cannabis you got in Thailand on a global flight. You’ll most likely find yourself in jail.
After hearing blended reviews on the matter, The Thaiger contacted the torchbearers of Thai aviation Airports of Thailand (AOT) to find out the reality. AOT manages Thailand’s airports and units the procedures for airport employees to follow.
AOT told the Thaiger…
“Passengers who wish to convey authorized cannabis or cannabis products on domestic flights are advised to pack it in their checked baggage. The purpose is that cannabis items carried on board should be inspected by employees from the Narcotics Control Board and would cause a delay throughout security checks.”
The Office of Narcotics Control Board will still undertake inspections of “cannabis items” at safety to guarantee that no extracts with excessive levels of THC – that are illegal – get on board.
Passengers over 20 years outdated are welcome to convey cannabis flowers, with no limit on THC content, onto domestic flights however are strongly advised to pack them in their checked baggage. Cannabis extracts containing no extra than 0.2% THC are also permitted, which should also go into checked baggage.
In summary…
Yes, cannabis may be taken on domestic flights in Thailand by passengers over 20 years previous. Note: it’s strongly suggested to pack hashish and hashish products into your checked baggage to avoid delays at safety.
If Odd wished to carry cannabis in your hand baggage, it might still fly, however shall be as a lot as the discretion of an officer from the Office of Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) and will cause important delays at security.
If you weren’t planning on checking in any bags, don’t worry. Wherever you are flying to, cannabis is rarely far-off in Thailand.
Please note that it is unlawful to take cannabis out of Thailand’s borders..