What is the current legal status of marijuana in Bangkok?

You'll find cannabis shops everywhere in Bangkok, especially around Sukhumvit and Khao San Road. Prices vary quite a bit, expect to pay 300-600 baht per gram for decent flower depending on the shop and strain. The government has been talking about introducing a new law to restrict recreational use since late last year, but nothing has passed yet so it's business as usual for now. Just don't smoke in public near temples or schools and you'll be fine.

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Still totally legal and shops are everywhere, you'll see them on almost every street in tourist areas. The government did talk about maybe restricting it again for recreational use but nothing has actually changed yet, so you're fine to buy and smoke openly.

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yeah it's legal to buy and smoke pretty openly rn, shops everywhere in bangkok. 2222 is a typo i think, they're talking about maybe 2025 but nothing's changed yet

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Krua Dok Mai Kao is solid but I've always found their som tam a bit tame on the pla ra. If you want the real funky version, try the shophouse spots along Soi Udomsuk 26, near the night market end. They pound it fresh with fermented fish that'll clear your sinuses, and it's like 60 baht. Different style from the On Nut places, more Lao-leaning.

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for som tam specifically i'd say the Isaan spots in Chatuchak are underrated, weekdays only though since the weekend crowd ruins the vibe. there's a stall near gate 2 that does tam pa with fermented bamboo shoots, super sour and funky, not something you see much in On Nut. if you're already heading north for Or Tor Kor anyway its worth the detour.

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honestly the som tam at Krua Dok Mai Kao is good but what got me hooked is their nam prik pla raa dip with the raw veggies, that funk hits way harder than the papaya does. think most people sleep on it cuz they just order the som tam and gai yang. also pro tip, go before noon on weekdays, after that teh pla ra gets milder cuz they batch it for the lunch rush

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