The Latest Breaking News from the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine

Illegal cannabis export bid foiled

A total of 287kg of cannabis hidden in parcels supposedly containing coffee beans was seized at a private logistics company in Bang Yai district, Nonthaburi, on Tuesday, according to the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine.

Bangkok Post · Jul 1

Science for society

Thailand Research Expo 2026 returns with the theme "Research Synergy: Empowering Research For A Sustainable Thai Economy And Society" from now until Friday at the Bangkok Convention Centre, Centara Grand at CentralWorld, Bangkok.

Bangkok Post · Jun 23

Penalty guidelines set for cannabis business offences

The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine has issued new penalty guidelines on cannabis businesses that violate the rules.

Bangkok Post · Jun 23

Weed shop near school suspended

The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) has suspended the licence of a cannabis shop near a well-known school on Silom Road for a month.

Bangkok Post · May 24, 2023

Calls grow to ban weed shops near schools

Operating cannabis shops near schools is permitted as a specific law has yet to be issued to control the locations of such establishments, according to the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM).

Bangkok Post · May 22, 2023