About Mae Salong Cannabis
Mae Salong Cannabis is a small dispensary in the Yunnan-Chinese village of Mae Salong serving day-trippers and tea tourists. A handy stop for visitors exploring the hill village beyond the tea plantations.
Yunnan-village dispensary serving day-trippers. Suits travellers exploring Mae Salong.
Why visit
- One of very few licensed dispensaries in the Mae Salong hills, useful for travellers staying overnight at hill resorts
- Stocks high-altitude outdoor flower grown in the surrounding hills, distinct from lowland indoor commercial product
- Staff bilingual in Yunnan Chinese and Thai, reflecting the village's KMT-descended population and cross-border traders
- Small selection keeps prices below city dispensaries, helped by lower rents in the village setting
- Open through to early evening, fitting the schedule of travellers descending from late tea-plantation visits
What to expect
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Local tips
- Save your receipt edibles in particular sometimes lack clear labelling
- Combine the visit with a stop at Black House Baan Dam
- Ask for the daily special some shops have rotating discounts on specific strains
- Consume on private property smoking in public draws police attention
Frequently asked questions
Is buying cannabis at Mae Salong Cannabis legal for tourists?
Cannabis is legal for adults 20 and over to purchase from licensed dispensaries in Thailand under current rules. Bring your passport in case ID is requested. Laws can change so check current status before travel.
What hours is Mae Salong Cannabis open?
Listed hours are 10:00-22:00. Late-night browsing is generally fine until close. Public holidays sometimes shorten hours so confirm if visiting on a Thai national day.
Can I take cannabis out of Thailand?
No exporting cannabis is illegal regardless of how it was purchased. Most international airports including in Thailand will detect it. Consume what you buy in country and dispose of remainder before departure.