Pain relief
Small gains
Non-inhaled cannabinoids show small to very small gains in pain relief, function, and sleep quality.
BMJ systematic review · 2021
Medical Cannabis for Chronic Pain in Thailand
A licensed Thai doctor reviews your pain history, current medication, and fit — before any PT33 paperwork.
Need to understand the Thai prescription route? How PT33 works
What the research reports
Evidence status
Living review
AHRQ keeps chronic-pain evidence under a living review, updated through April 2025.
AHRQ living review · 2025
Know the risks
THC caution
THC-heavy products can increase dizziness, sedation, and cognitive side effects.
BMJ / AHRQ harms review
Why patients consider it
Why patients ask about cannabis
Cannabinoids work with the endocannabinoid system, which is involved in stress, sleep, pain, and body balance. Evidence must be weighed against personal risk.
Ask if it fits youHow cannabis helps
Clinician review can focus on goals like reducing inflammation, blocking pain signals, and improving sleep quality, without promising results.
Care goals
What is chronic pain?
Chronic pain is persistent pain that lasts for 3 months or longer.
Pain lasting 3+ months
A legal, doctor-gated route
A Thai doctor screens symptoms, weighs THC:CBD balance, and issues PT33 paperwork when appropriate.
Thailand PT33
Good medical cannabis care starts with reviewing symptoms, medication, and risk — before any product is discussed.
Care path
A care plan tailored to your symptoms
Three steps from your sofa to a licensed dispensary — all inside Thai law.
Start your review- 01Step 1
Share symptoms and medications
Send your symptoms, timing, current medications, and relevant cautions before the review starts.
About 10 minutes - 02Step 2
Meet a licensed Thai doctor online
A clinician checks fit, risks, interactions with current medication, and the PT33 route without promising approval.
Short video call - 03Step 3
Get your PT33 guidance
When appropriate, receive documentation and handoff guidance for licensed dispensaries across Thailand.
30-day paperwork window
Rooted in research, gated by safety
Research first. Safety always.
Your doctor weighs the evidence against your personal risk before recommending THC.
Start your reviewDoctor review
- Current symptoms and how long they have lasted
- Medication, especially sleep aids, anxiety medication, or sedatives
- A low-THC or CBD-forward starting point
- Your sleep, work, and daily-life goals
Disclose first
- Panic, psychosis, or bipolar history
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Driving, alcohol, or sedatives on the same day
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Short answers about online review, PT33 documents, and licensed dispensary use in Thailand.
What chronic pain details matter in a PT33 review?
Share where the pain is, how long it has lasted, pain severity, past diagnoses, imaging or clinic notes, and how pain affects sleep, mobility, and work.
Should I mention opioids, muscle relaxants, or sleep medicine?
Yes. Pain medicines, opioids, muscle relaxants, sleep aids, alcohol use, and sedatives can change risk, so the clinician should review them before any THC use.
Can medical cannabis replace my current pain treatment?
Do not stop prescribed pain treatment unless your clinician tells you to. The review looks at whether cannabis may fit alongside your existing care plan.
When is chronic pain not suitable for an online cannabis review?
New severe pain, injury, fever, unexplained weight loss, weakness, numbness, or chest pain should be assessed urgently through medical care before a cannabis review.
How is PT33 used after a chronic pain approval?
If approved, the Thai-issued PT33 document guides quantity, duration, and licensed dispensary handling for the chronic pain review path.
Ready to start a safe review?
Book a consultation to review symptoms, current medication, and the PT33 path for Thailand.