AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Thailand's tough new cannabis penalties put American travelers at risk of prison
Thailand now threatens American travelers caught carrying cannabis across its borders with up to ten years in prison and a $15,000 fine, and U.S. officials say even an honest mistake won't save you. The U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Thailand issued a warning after the country rolled out sharply increased penalties in June 2026 for […] The post Thailand's tough new cannabis penalties put American travelers at risk of prison appeared first on American Almanac .
Thailand now threatens American travelers caught carrying cannabis across its borders with up to ten years in prison and a $15,000 fine, and U.S. officials say even an honest mistake won't save you. The U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Thailand issued a warning after the country rolled out sharply increased penalties in June 2026 for anyone importing or exporting cannabis without authorization. Violators face up to a decade behind bars, a fine of up to 500,000 Thai baht, roughly $15,000, or both, Fox News Digital reported . The crackdown matters because millions of Americans now live in states where cannabis is legal, and many carry products, edibles, vape cartridges, CBD oils, without a second thought. But crossing an international border…Open