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Substance legality overview · Last updated 2026-03-05

🌿 CannabisRESTRICTED⚡ Nicotine PouchesILLEGAL🫧 SnusILLEGAL💨 E-CigarettesILLEGAL🔥 Heated TobaccoILLEGAL
ILLEGAL

💨 E-Cigarettes

In Thailand, the number of vapers was reported to be 80.8 thousand in 2021. This corresponds to a vaping prevalence of 0.14% among adults—0.02% among females and 0.26% among males. However, the country maintains a restrictive stance on e-cigarettes and vaping products, prohibiting the sale and use of these items. According to these regulations, importing these products for both personal use and trade, as well as advertising and marketing them in any form, is banned. These stringent regulations limit access to safer nicotine alternatives, placing smokers at greater risk of developing smoking-re

ILLEGAL

🫧 Snus

Thailand has banned snus by law, prohibiting its sale, purchase, use, and all forms of advertising. However, it is not specified in online sources whether snus can be imported for personal use. If you have any relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.

ILLEGAL

🔥 Heated Tobacco

Thailand bans Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) by law. Under these regulations, it is illegal to import the product for both trade and personal use, as well as to sell, advertise, and promote these products. However, the use of HTPs in public places remains uncertain.

ILLEGAL

âš¡ Nicotine Pouches

According to the Anti Smoking Global Index, nicotine pouches are banned by law in Thailand. However, Tobacco Intelligence reported in the same year that there are no specific laws regarding nicotine pouches in the country. If you have any useful or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.

RESTRICTED

🌿 Cannabis

Cannabis is partially regulated or restricted in Thailand. Recreational: Illegal but often unenforced | Medical: Legal.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Laws change frequently — always verify with local authorities or a qualified lawyer before traveling or making decisions based on this data.

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