--- title: "Phuket Old Town: Four Cannabis Shops Face Licence… | Thai Weed" description: "Four of six cannabis shops inspected in Phuket Old Town face licence revocation after alleged permit, smoking, advertising and record-keeping breaches." canonical: https://thaiweedshop.com/news/policy/phuket-old-town-four-cannabis-shops-face-licence-revocation-after-inspection language: en robots: index, follow og_type: article type: research-article language_alternates: en: https://thaiweedshop.com/news/policy/phuket-old-town-four-cannabis-shops-face-licence-revocation-after-inspection.md cs: https://thaiweedshop.com/cs/novinky/politika/phuketske-stare-mesto-ctyrem-konopnym-obchodum-hrozi-odebrani-licence-po-kontrole.md de: https://thaiweedshop.com/de/nachrichten/politik/phukets-altstadt-vier-cannabis-shops-droht-nach-kontrolle-der-lizenzentzug.md es: https://thaiweedshop.com/es/noticias/politica/casco-antiguo-de-phuket-cuatro-tiendas-de-cannabis-afrontan-la-revocacion-de-sus-licencias-tras-una-inspeccion.md fr: https://thaiweedshop.com/fr/actualites/politique/phuket-old-town-quatre-boutiques-de-cannabis-risquent-le-retrait-de-leur-licence-apres-une-inspection.md hu: https://thaiweedshop.com/hu/hirek/szabalyozas/phuket-ovarosa-negy-kannabiszuzlet-engedelyet-vonhatjak-vissza-az-ellenorzes-utan.md it: https://thaiweedshop.com/it/notizie/politica/centro-storico-di-phuket-quattro-negozi-di-cannabis-rischiano-la-revoca-della-licenza-dopo-lispezione.md nl: https://thaiweedshop.com/nl/nieuws/beleid/phuket-oude-stad-vier-cannabiswinkels-riskeren-intrekking-van-vergunning-na-inspectie.md pl: https://thaiweedshop.com/pl/aktualnosci/polityka/stare-miasto-phuket-cztery-sklepy-z-konopiami-moga-stracic-licencje-po-kontroli.md pt: https://thaiweedshop.com/pt/noticias/politica/cidade-velha-de-phuket-quatro-lojas-de-canabis-enfrentam-a-revogacao-das-licencas-apos-inspecao.md ru: https://thaiweedshop.com/ru/новости/политика/staryj-gorod-phuketa-chetyrem-magazinam-kannabisa-grozit-otzyv-licenzij-posle-proverki.md tr: https://thaiweedshop.com/tr/haberler/politika/phuket-eski-kenti-denetim-sonrasi-dort-kenevir-dukkani-ruhsati-iptal-edilecek.md zh: https://thaiweedshop.com/zh/资讯/政策/pujiu-laocheng-si-jia-dama-dian-shoujian-hou-mianlin-xukezheng-diaoxiao.md ja: https://thaiweedshop.com/ja/ニュース/政策/puketto-kyushigai-taima-hanbai-tenpo-4-tenpo-kensa-go-eigyo-kyoka-torikeshi.md ar: https://thaiweedshop.com/ar/أخبار/سياسات/al-balda-al-qadima-fi-fukit-arbaa-matager-lilqanb-tuwajih-sahb-tarakheesiha-baad-altaftish.md ko: https://thaiweedshop.com/ko/소식/정책/puket-oldeutaun-jeomgeom-hu-daema-maejang-ne-got-myeonheo-cwisoo.md pt-br: https://thaiweedshop.com/pt-br/noticias/politica/cidade-antiga-de-phuket-quatro-lojas-de-cannabis-podem-perder-a-licenca-apos-inspecao.md hi: https://thaiweedshop.com/hi/समाचार/नीति/phuket-old-town-janch-ke-baad-char-cannabis-dukanon-ke-license-radd-kiye-jaane-ki-karvayi.md generated: 2026-08-02 --- > **Machine-readable Markdown rendering.** This is a Markdown representation of a web page, > served for AI agents and crawlers as a token-efficient alternative to the full HTML. > Full interactive HTML version: https://thaiweedshop.com/news/policy/phuket-old-town-four-cannabis-shops-face-licence-revocation-after-inspection > Canonical URL: https://thaiweedshop.com/news/policy/phuket-old-town-four-cannabis-shops-face-licence-revocation-after-inspection > Available languages: en, cs, de, es, fr, hu, it, nl, pl, pt, ru, tr, zh, ja, ar, ko, pt-br, hi [![Provincial officials inspect a cannabis shop's licence documents in Phuket Old Town](/images/uploads/fad4c973-27d9-4ca2-b314-a059d03a1c7c/news-hero-phuket-old-town-four-cannabis-shops-face-licence-revocation-after-inspection-1920x1080.jpg)](/images/uploads/fad4c973-27d9-4ca2-b314-a059d03a1c7c/news-hero-phuket-old-town-four-cannabis-shops-face-licence-revocation-after-inspection-1920x1080.avif "View image full size") [Policy](/news/policy "Policy") 11 min read # Phuket Old Town: Four Cannabis Shops Face Licence Revocation After Inspection ![Portrait of Rob Harley, Thai Weed Shop news desk](/images/uploads/5f094d99-3443-4907-8555-2910851fd38a/rob-harley-1920x1920.jpg) By [Rob Harley](/user-profile?u=a65dddce-73db-40b5-8660-fe93612a7384 "View the author's member profile") Published Yesterday in [Policy](/news/policy "Policy") Four of six cannabis shops inspected in Phuket Old Town face licence revocation after alleged permit, smoking, advertising and record-keeping breaches. ![Portrait of Rob Harley, Thai Weed Shop news desk](/images/uploads/5f094d99-3443-4907-8555-2910851fd38a/rob-harley-1920x1920.jpg) By [Rob Harley](/user-profile?u=a65dddce-73db-40b5-8660-fe93612a7384 "View the author's member profile") Rob Harley has reported on cannabis law and the non-profit association movement across Europe for the past decade. He focuses on how regulation actually reaches the members who use cannabis social clubs — the paperwork, the limits, and the slow build of public trust. His work for Thai Weed Shop aims to be accurate, sourced, and free of hype. [More articles by this author](/news/author/rob-harley "See all articles by this author") Published Yesterday in [Policy](/news/policy "Policy") In this article 1. [Four of six Old Town shops were found in breach](/news/policy/phuket-old-town-four-cannabis-shops-face-licence-revocation-after-inspection#four-of-six-old-town-shops-were-found-in-breach "Four of six Old Town shops were found in breach") 2. [The alleged breaches covered several layers of compliance](/news/policy/phuket-old-town-four-cannabis-shops-face-licence-revocation-after-inspection#the-alleged-breaches-covered-several-layers-of-compliance "The alleged breaches covered several layers of compliance") 3. [Thailand's licensed cannabis framework is being enforced through shop conditions](/news/policy/phuket-old-town-four-cannabis-shops-face-licence-revocation-after-inspection#thailand-s-licensed-cannabis-framework-is-being-enforced-through-shop-conditions "Thailand's licensed cannabis framework is being enforced through shop conditions") 4. [Phuket Province signals continued inspections in tourist areas](/news/policy/phuket-old-town-four-cannabis-shops-face-licence-revocation-after-inspection#phuket-province-signals-continued-inspections-in-tourist-areas "Phuket Province signals continued inspections in tourist areas") 5. [The Old Town case sits within a broader Phuket enforcement backdrop](/news/policy/phuket-old-town-four-cannabis-shops-face-licence-revocation-after-inspection#the-old-town-case-sits-within-a-broader-phuket-enforcement-backdrop "The Old Town case sits within a broader Phuket enforcement backdrop") 6. [What is confirmed, and what remains open](/news/policy/phuket-old-town-four-cannabis-shops-face-licence-revocation-after-inspection#what-is-confirmed-and-what-remains-open "What is confirmed, and what remains open") Officials in Phuket Old Town said four of six cannabis shops inspected on July 24 would have their licences revoked after alleged regulatory breaches, according to [a report on the inspection](https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-town-cannabis-shops-face-licence-revocation-101085.php "a report on the inspection"). The joint operation found alleged problems involving permits, smoking on shop premises, advertising, mandatory records and certification, while two other shops were reported to be operating in compliance with the law. ## Four of six Old Town shops were found in breach The inspection took place in Phuket Old Town on Friday, July 24, 2026. It was led by Phuket Vice Governor Pol Lt Col Khetarat Chansilp, with officers from the Phuket Provincial Administration Office, Mueang Phuket District Office and other relevant agencies taking part. Officials said four of the six shops inspected had breached cannabis regulations and would have their licences revoked. The report did not identify the businesses by name or provide a timetable for when the revocations would take effect. The inspection produced a split result rather than a finding against every shop visited: Outcome of six Phuket Old Town shop inspections (shops) ### What officials reported The findings covered several different parts of the licensing and operating framework. The available report describes the alleged breaches as follows: Alleged findings from the Phuket Old Town inspection | Reported finding | Scope reported | Stated consequence | Source | |---|---|---|---| | Operating without required permits | Found among the inspected businesses | Four shops overall to have licences revoked | [Phuket Town cannabis shops face licence revocation](https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-town-cannabis-shops-face-licence-revocation-101085.php "Phuket Town cannabis shops face licence revocation") | | Allowing cannabis to be smoked on the premises | Shop-level details were not provided | Included among the alleged regulatory breaches | [Phuket Town cannabis shops face licence revocation](https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-town-cannabis-shops-face-licence-revocation-101085.php "Phuket Town cannabis shops face licence revocation") | | Advertising cannabis products in violation of regulations | Shop-level details were not provided | Included among the alleged regulatory breaches | [Phuket Town cannabis shops face licence revocation](https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-town-cannabis-shops-face-licence-revocation-101085.php "Phuket Town cannabis shops face licence revocation") | | Failure to maintain records or, in some cases, lacking GACP certification | Found in some cases among the shops inspected | Included among the alleged regulatory breaches | [Phuket Town cannabis shops face licence revocation](https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-town-cannabis-shops-face-licence-revocation-101085.php "Phuket Town cannabis shops face licence revocation") | | Food products sold without required labels | Two shops | Maximum Food Act fine of B30,000 | [Phuket Town cannabis shops face licence revocation](https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-town-cannabis-shops-face-licence-revocation-101085.php "Phuket Town cannabis shops face licence revocation") | ### The inspection scene [![Provincial officials inspect permits outside a cannabis shop in Phuket Old Town](/images/uploads/86c4f45e-17da-4dfe-844f-0c9b2e951171/phuket-old-town-four-cannabis-shops-face-licence-revocation-after-inspection-phuket-old-to-1920x1080.jpg)](/images/uploads/86c4f45e-17da-4dfe-844f-0c9b2e951171/phuket-old-town-four-cannabis-shops-face-licence-revocation-after-inspection-phuket-old-to-1920x1080.avif "View image full size") Provincial officials inspect a cannabis shop in Phuket Old Town during the joint enforcement operation. ## The alleged breaches covered several layers of compliance The reported violations were not limited to a single licensing document. They touched the conditions under which a shop may operate, what happens on its premises, how it presents itself to the public and whether it keeps the records required by officials. ### Permits, records and certification The inspection report identified three administrative or operational concerns: - Some businesses were alleged to be operating without required permits. - Some were alleged to have failed to maintain mandatory records. - In some cases, officials said shops lacked Good Agricultural and Collection Practices, or GACP, certification. The report does not specify which individual shop was associated with each administrative finding. That distinction matters because the public announcement concerns four shops overall, while the inspection account describes several categories of alleged non-compliance without matching every category to a named business. ### Premises, advertising and food labels Officials also alleged that cannabis was being smoked on shop premises and that advertising breached applicable regulations. Separately, two shops were found to have sold food products without the required labels. The reported maximum penalty for that Food Act offence is B30,000. Taken together, the findings show why licence enforcement can involve more than whether a business holds a document. The provincial inspection examined permits, premises, advertising, records, certification and additional obligations affecting other goods sold by the shops. ### Documents behind the inspection [![Cannabis shop permits and inspection records arranged on a Phuket district office desk](/images/uploads/ea99bcbd-4262-4007-bdb3-8a18649dc556/phuket-old-town-four-cannabis-shops-face-licence-revocation-after-inspection-phuket-distri-1920x1080.jpg)](/images/uploads/ea99bcbd-4262-4007-bdb3-8a18649dc556/phuket-old-town-four-cannabis-shops-face-licence-revocation-after-inspection-phuket-distri-1920x1080.avif "View image full size") Permits and operating records represent the administrative requirements examined during the Phuket inspection. ## Thailand's licensed cannabis framework is being enforced through shop conditions The Phuket case concerns Thailand's licensed cannabis dispensary sector, where businesses operate under conditions set by Thai authorities. It is not a blanket finding that every cannabis shop in Phuket has breached the law. The officials' announcement instead focused on specific conditions allegedly not met by four businesses in one six-shop inspection. Supporting reporting on Thailand's tightened controls says commercial cannabis-flower sales require licences, public sales are restricted to customers with valid medical prescriptions, and vending-machine, electronic-channel and on-premises smoking sales are prohibited. Those reported controls help explain why permits and smoking inside premises appeared among the Phuket findings in [coverage of Thailand's tightened cannabis-shop controls](https://www.nationthailand.com/news/40068733 "coverage of Thailand's tightened cannabis-shop controls"). The regulatory framework is also evolving. Separate reporting describes a proposed Cannabis and Hemp Act that would require cannabis shops to operate as medical facilities with a doctor supervising dispensing, while authorities continue targeting unlicensed outlets and false permits. That proposal should not be treated as a final rule, but it indicates the direction of the policy debate around shop oversight in Thailand. A proposal is not the same as an enacted rule The proposed Cannabis and Hemp Act is a separate policy development. The Phuket inspection was conducted under the rules and licensing conditions officials said applied at the time of the operation. ## Phuket Province signals continued inspections in tourist areas Vice Governor Khetarat said Phuket Province would continue inspecting cannabis businesses, particularly in major tourist areas, to check that operators comply with legal requirements. The stated aims were to improve public safety, maintain order, strengthen confidence among residents and visitors, support the government's campaign to regulate cannabis businesses and protect tourists. > Phuket Province would continue inspecting cannabis businesses, particularly in major tourist areas. > > Vice Governor Pol Lt Col Khetarat Chansilp, as reported by The Phuket News The operation therefore has a local enforcement message beyond the four shops facing licence revocation. Phuket authorities are signalling that compliance checks will continue in the areas most closely associated with visitor activity, rather than treating the Old Town inspection as an isolated event. The reported sequence is short but clear: The Phuket Old Town inspection sequence 1. July 24, 2026 Joint inspection Provincial, district and other relevant officials inspected six cannabis shops in Phuket Old Town. 2. July 27, 2026 Findings reported The Phuket News reported that four shops were facing licence revocation and that two shops were found compliant. ## The Old Town case sits within a broader Phuket enforcement backdrop A separate Thai government report described a much wider licensing enforcement picture in Phuket, stating that inspections found 533 cannabis businesses had not renewed their licences and that 12 shops had been ordered to suspend operations. Those figures come from a broader government update and should not be treated as a breakdown of the six shops inspected in Phuket Old Town. The distinction is important. The Old Town report gives a specific inspection result: four alleged breaches among six shops, with two reported as compliant. The broader government figures describe the province-wide licensing situation in a separate enforcement context. The available facts do not say whether the four Old Town shops are included in the larger totals. The separate government figures provide context for the province's decision to keep inspecting businesses: Wider Phuket licensing figures 533 Businesses reported without renewed licences 12 Shops reported ordered to suspend operations The provincial approach combines targeted inspections in tourist districts with wider action against businesses that officials say are operating without valid licensing or outside licensing conditions. The government figures were reported in [an official update on Phuket cannabis enforcement](https://www.thaigov.go.th/th/news/166606 "an official update on Phuket cannabis enforcement"). ### Why the distinction matters For residents and international visitors, the practical point is that a cannabis shop's presence in a tourist area does not by itself establish that the business is operating lawfully. The status of each licensed dispensary depends on the permits and conditions applied by Thai authorities, and Phuket officials have said further inspections are planned. ## What is confirmed, and what remains open The inspection report confirms the number of shops visited, the number officials said had breached regulations, the main categories of alleged breaches and the decision announced for the four businesses. It also records that two shops were found to be operating in compliance with the law. Phuket Old Town cannabis inspection: key questions How many cannabis shops were inspected? Officials inspected six cannabis shops in Phuket Old Town on Friday, July 24, 2026. How many shops face licence revocation? Officials said four of the six inspected shops had breached cannabis regulations and would have their licences revoked. What alleged breaches were reported? The reported issues included missing required permits, smoking on shop premises, advertising cannabis products in violation of regulations, missing mandatory records and, in some cases, a lack of GACP certification. Were any food-related offences reported? Yes. Officials said two shops had allegedly sold food products without the required labels. The reported maximum fine under the Food Act is B30,000. Have all Phuket cannabis shops been found non-compliant? No such conclusion was reported from this inspection. Two of the six shops inspected were reported to be operating in compliance, while Phuket Province said inspections would continue. When will the four licence revocations take effect? The supplied report says the four shops would have their licences revoked but does not provide an effective date or further procedural details. Key takeaways - Four of six cannabis shops inspected in Phuket Old Town were reported to have breached regulations and face licence revocation. - The alleged breaches involved permits, on-premises smoking, advertising, mandatory records and GACP certification. - Two shops were reported to be operating in compliance with the law. - Two shops were also alleged to have sold food without required labels, an offence carrying a reported maximum fine of B30,000. - Phuket officials said inspections would continue, particularly in major tourist areas. The Phuket Old Town inspection is a focused enforcement action against four licensed cannabis shops, not a blanket ruling on every business in the province. Its significance lies in the range of conditions officials examined and in the province's stated intention to continue checking dispensaries as Thailand's cannabis rules and enforcement policy develop. ## Sources 1. [Phuket Town cannabis shops face licence revocation (thephuketnews.com)](https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-town-cannabis-shops-face-licence-revocation-101085.php "Open source in a new tab: https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-town-cannabis-shops-face-licence-revocation-101085.php") 2. [Thailand strengthens controls on cannabis flower sales and exports (nationthailand.com)](https://www.nationthailand.com/news/40068733 "Open source in a new tab: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/40068733") 3. [รัฐบาลเดินหน้ากวาดล้างร้านกัญชาผิดกฎหมาย ในพื้นที่ จ. ภูเก็ต พบ 533 ร้านไม่ต่อใบอนุญาต และ 12 ร้านถูกพักใบอนุญาต (thaigov.go.th)](https://www.thaigov.go.th/th/news/166606 "Open source in a new tab: https://www.thaigov.go.th/th/news/166606")