The coalition positioning Thailand as a global hub for cannabis wellness and medical innovation.
A coalition of cultivators, manufacturers, and industry stakeholders building responsible standards for Thailand's cannabis sector.
A globally recognised leader in cannabis wellness and medical innovation.
Shared standards, regulatory engagement, and market access for responsible growth.
The work is organised across five interlocking mandates, from trade facilitation to support for primary producers.
Global market access and export facilitation for Thai cannabis and wellness products
Advocacy for responsible, science-based, and sustainable regulatory frameworks
Certification, laboratory testing, COA verification, and industry compliance
Supporting scientific research, healthcare collaboration, and public knowledge
Supporting the transition of cannabis businesses into compliant medical service providers through clinical standards, patient care pathways, healthcare collaboration, and responsible points-of-sale practices.
Thailand occupies a unique position at the intersection of traditional herbal knowledge, emerging cannabis regulation, advanced agricultural expertise, and modern manufacturing capacity. As global demand for cannabis wellness and medical cannabis solutions grows, Thailand has the opportunity to become a leading producer, innovator, and exporter. THIPA exists to help realise that opportunity by strengthening standards, building investor confidence, facilitating exports, and supporting responsible industry development.
Cannabis wellness and herbal products are positioned as one of Thailand's next high-value export categories, alongside agriculture and traditional medicine.
Thailand is concentrating production, processing and distribution thanks to climate, supply chains and proximity to ASEAN buyers.
We work directly with ministries on the legal and licensing framework that will define the next decade of cannabis and herbal commerce.
Members get introductions to distributors, certification bodies and retail buyers in priority export markets.
From certification to trade events, our programs give members the framework, recognition and reach to compete internationally.
Issuance of the THIPA Quality Mark to farms and dispensaries that meet our standards, giving buyers and patients a trusted sign of verified quality.
Industry events connecting Thai producers with international buyers, investors, distributors, researchers, and institutional stakeholders.
Education covering compliance, cultivation, manufacturing, product development, quality assurance, and export readiness.
Discounted Certificate of Analysis and lab testing for members, verifying cannabinoid profiles, purity, and compliance with safety standards.
Support to convert a dispensary into a licensed herbal shop or clinic, plus general consulting on compliance, licensing, and operations.
Programs are open to members. Apply to join the coalition and you get access to certification, COA testing, trade missions, and policy representation.
Apply for Membership →Membership is structured around practical outcomes: recognition, market access, advocacy, and the kind of institutional weight a single operator can't generate alone.
THIPA's mandate spans market promotion, regulatory design and industry stewardship. We articulate the sector's interests to government, the press, and the world.
THIPA operates as an industry-led self-regulatory body dedicated to protecting consumers, improving product quality, supporting responsible business practices, and strengthening the credibility of Thailand's cannabis sector.
By establishing and enforcing industry standards, THIPA demonstrates the industry's commitment to accountability, transparency, and public trust.
THIPA membership connects operators, investors, researchers, healthcare professionals, and institutions to policy influence, export opportunities, industry standards, and a shared vision for responsible growth.