Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul has stressed using cannabis for medical benefits in both modern and traditional medicine and not for recreational purposes to ensure public health and safety and prevent social problems.

The Prime Minister chaired a meeting of the Narcotics Control Board at Government House on 22 October 2026, during which the medical cannabis policy was raised for discussion. The meeting also focused on measures to prevent cannabis abuse and its spread among children and youth. 

The Government attaches great importance to suppressing crime networks and the illegal cannabis trade both domestically and internationally. It supports medical research and development on cannabis for creating higher value.

In addition, the meeting approved in principle the draft Action Plan for the Prevention, Suppression, and Resolution of Drug Problems for Fiscal Year 2027 by establishing a framework of six measures:

1. Drug prevention measures;

2. Drug suppression measures;

3. Drug asset seizure measures;

4. Measures to address the problems of drug users and addicts;

5. International cooperation measures;

6. Management measures.

The Prime Minister also emphasized a comprehensive drug suppression approach by intercepting narcotics at the source and dismantling drug trafficking networks. Thailand will coordinate with neighboring countries in joint operations to tackle regional drug trafficking.

The meeting also approved in principle the draft operational plan for the six-month war on drugs, with four key measures: (1) drug interdiction and suppression, (2) rehabilitation and management of drug users and addicts, (3) legal and disciplinary actions against state officials involved in drug trafficking, and (4) provision of increased incentives for anti-drug personnel.