Exportation of cannabis from Thailand to the UK is prohibited
Exportation of cannabis from Thailand and Importation of cannabis to the UK is prohibited
Cannabis is a Class B controlled drug under Part II, Schedule 2, of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (MDA 1971). It is also listed in Schedule 1 to the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 (MDR 2001) and designated under the Misuse of Drugs (Designation) (England, Wales and Scotland) Order 2015. As such, it is unlawful to possess, supply, produce, import or export this drug except under a Home Office licence. It is also an offence to cultivate any plant of the genus Cannabis except under a Home Office licence.
People travelling with the drugs as couriers reported being told by their recruiters that they were only risking a fine if caught. However, the maximum sentence for cannabis importation in the UK is up to 14 years in prison. Read more
Cannabis is officially a controlled herb under Thai law. Those who wish to export or sell cannabis products are required to obtain a licence under Section 46 of the Protection and Promotion of Thai Traditional Medicine Knowledge Act BE 2542. Read more
Any person who imports goods, which have been passed through or being passed through a customs formality into, or exports such goods out of the Kingdom, in any manner to avoid or attempt to avoid restrictions or prohibitions of such goods, shall be liable to an imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years or a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand baht or both under section 242 and 244 of the Customs Act B.E. 2560 (2017) Read more