Medical cannabis prescription in Phuket: what the consultation covers
A medical prescription is the result of an individual consultation, not a checkout add-on. The practitioner needs enough information to decide whether cannabis is suitable, which format and amount make sense, and how benefit and side effects will be reviewed. Arriving prepared makes the appointment clearer and safer.
- Passport or accepted ID
- Diagnosis, symptoms and treatment history
- Current medicines, supplements and allergies
- Questions about driving, work and follow-up
Before the appointment
Define the problem
Describe the symptom in practical terms: frequency, severity, triggers and its effect on sleep or daily function. “I want cannabis” is not a clinical goal.
List current treatment
Include prescriptions, over-the-counter products, supplements, alcohol and other substances. Interactions and overlapping sedation may change the decision.
During the assessment
Identity and medical history
The professional confirms the patient and reviews diagnoses, allergies, previous reactions, pregnancy, cardiovascular concerns and mental-health history.
Benefit versus risk
The discussion should separate evidence for a specific condition from general marketing. Higher THC is not automatically better and can increase impairment.
If cannabis is prescribed
Product and amount
The instruction should identify the relevant product or format, daily quantity and duration. Read the real label and do not substitute another high-THC product without review.
PT.33 documentation
For cannabis flower, the controlled-herb prescription records patient, prescriber, condition, daily grams, days and total grams. One issuance must not exceed 30 days.
After the consultation
Set a review point
Agree on a measurable outcome and when to reassess. If the product does not help, causes unacceptable effects or interferes with normal activity, the plan needs review.
Driving and storage
Never drive or ride a scooter while impaired. Keep products in labelled packaging, locked away from children, visitors and pets.
When the answer may be no
A practitioner may advise against cannabis because of pregnancy, age, psychosis risk, heart disease, medicine interactions, substance-use concerns or a lack of reasonable indication. A responsible consultation does not guarantee a prescription.
Questions to ask before leaving
Confirm who to contact if effects are stronger than expected, what symptoms require urgent help and whether the product may interact with a regular medicine. Ask how long to wait before judging the result and what information to record. A simple diary of amount, time, symptom change and side effects gives the next consultation useful evidence instead of a vague memory.
If the instruction is unclear or the supplied label does not match it, pause and ask. Do not guess a dose from flower appearance, package size or a friend’s experience.
Official documents
Thailand’s Division of Medical Cannabis describes professional oversight in its 2026 update. The fields and 30-day maximum appear on the official English PT.33 form.
Frequently asked questions
Can a tourist be assessed?
The PT.33 form includes nationality and passport fields, but suitability remains an individual clinical decision.
Is the prescription permanent?
No. It has an issue date, amount and treatment period; reassessment may be required.
Can I choose only by strain name?
No. The actual label, THC/CBD content, format, quantity and clinical goal matter more.
See the separate PT.33 step-by-step guide.