Cannabis has been used in Thai traditional medicine and cuisine for centuries. Thai Stick — potent cannabis buds tied to bamboo sticks with hemp fiber — became legendary among American soldiers during the Vietnam War.

Thailand subsequently enacted some of the harshest drug laws in Asia. In a dramatic reform in 2022, Thailand became the first Asian country to effectively decriminalize cannabis.

Thailand's tropical climate is ideal for cannabis. Traditional sativa landraces grow tall, producing long, airy buds with complex, spicy terpene profiles.

With recent decriminalization, cannabis cultivation has exploded across the country.

Hash making is not a traditional Thai practice. Thailand has always been known for its flower, particularly the legendary Thai Stick.

Thailand removed cannabis from its narcotics list in 2022 — the first Asian country to do so. Cannabis cafes and dispensaries opened rapidly.