Thailand will allow cannabis exporters to report their details digitally to improve business flow, as the country has recorded cumulative exports of the controlled herb worth more than 2.5 billion baht.
Total cannabis export volume has reached 201,658 kilogrammes, reflecting the continued growth of the market, deputy government spokeswoman Ploytalay Laksamisaengchan said on Saturday.
The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine will connect its system, DTAM Next, with the National Single Window (NSW), a digital platform under the Customs Department that enables operators to submit standardised information and documents at a single entry point.
Once the connected system is in place, cannabis businesses will be able to file the Por Thor 32 form, which records details of the controlled herb exports, electronically through DTAM Next. The information will then be forwarded automatically to the NSW.
The new process will eliminate paperwork, reduce processing time, improve document accuracy and help prevent forgery, Ms Ploytalay said. It will also make it more convenient for operators to track shipments after submitting the form.
Currently, cannabis exporters submit an average of 100 to 200 forms per month. The development is expected to cut paper usage, while also reducing costs and travel burdens for entrepreneurs.
Processing time will be shortened to just 1–2 working days, down from the current 5–7 days, enabling businesses to manage operations with greater flexibility, Ms Ploytalay added.
