A Possible Hemp Industry for Thailand

Thailand has missed the boat to be at the forefront of the hemp industry, with hemp plantations in the north still under heavy regulations. However, it is not too late as hemp clothing developers in Thailand have cultivated a high demand for hemp fabric.

Hemp entrepreneurs can get their hands on a limited supply with government permission, but not enough to sustain a growing business and must import from neighboring countries such as Laos and China where costs are much higher.

Hemp industrializing machinery is also illegal in Thailand, thus making the manufacturing process slow. Thai Law Forum discusses with some of the hemp clothing developers in Thailand about the law regarding hemp use in Thailand, the challenges and opportunities.

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Thailand Hemp Growing Legalized

The Thai government has relaxed the law narcotics in the Northern region of Thailand. The reason being, they want to promote the industrial use of its fiber, household/commercial use, research and agriculture breeding. However, the Narcotics Control Board will keep the registration for hemp farms heavily regulated as only state departments can apply.

A similar type 5 drug that researchers are pushing to ease the narcotic law on is marijuana. Marijuana is known for its medicinal properties and has been used in Thailand for hundreds of years, before modern medicine was introduced into the country. It was forced to be criminalized by the UN.

Dr. Kamoltham, an advocate for alternative medicine in Thailand says the ban on marijuana in Thailand is “an opportunity loss” as the plant grows well in the hot climate. The ease on policy with Hemp may be a little too late as other countries have already dominated the market.

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