Top 5 Medical Cannabis Farms in Thailand

A look into the facilities leading the country’s regulated cannabis industry

Introduction

Thailand’s regulated cannabis industry has moved beyond the novelty stage. Behind the scenes, a select group of farms are setting the benchmark for medical cannabis cultivation in Southeast Asia.

These farms meet international standards. They participate in research and development. They support Thailand’s goal for export-led growth.

The following five operations represent the most advanced medical cannabis farms in the country. Each one meets pharmaceutical standards, integrates scientific oversight, and operates with clear commercial intent in domestic and international markets.

1. Iridescent Med

Iridescent Med is among Thailand’s largest and most advanced cannabis production facilities. With more than 20,000 square meters for growing, it can produce about 16 metric tons of medical cannabis flower each year. Engineers design the infrastructure with climate control systems and clean-room cultivation environments suitable for pharmaceutical output.

The company holds GACP certification and is in the process of securing EU-GMP certification. It also incorporates energy-efficient systems including solar panels and heat recovery to reduce environmental and operational costs. Iridescent Med actively partners with Thai universities to support cannabinoid formulation and cultivar development. It is positioned to meet both domestic healthcare demand and international pharmaceutical supply chain requirements.

Some strains in production:

• Compound Z – Apples & Bananas × White Runtz hybrid, 29–30% THC
• Nuke THC – Indica-dominant, 24–26% THC, earthy berry gas
• Sugar Cane – Sativa-dominant, 19–20% THC, grape and coconut
• Apple Banana – Balanced hybrid, 23–25% THC, sweet apple finish

Certifications: GACP, EU-GMP (in progress)

Strengths: Large-scale output, clean energy systems, university-backed R&D

Location: Chon Buri and Bang Pu

2. World Pharma Solutions

World Pharma Solutions operates an indoor cultivation facility focused exclusively on pharmaceutical-grade cannabis flower. The farm is GACP-certified and optimized for small-batch production with consistent terpene and cannabinoid profiles. Its core business is supplying white-label products to clinics, wellness brands, and B2B buyers in Thailand and abroad.

The facility features multi-tier cultivation racks, spectrum-tuned LED lighting, and closed-loop fertigation. These systems allow the team to maintain strict control over environmental conditions and achieve precision across all harvests. The company’s operational model emphasizes consistency, customization, and product traceability.

Strain strategy:

• Proprietary phenotypes developed in-house under NDA
• Custom THC:CBD ratio targeting for clinic and OEM clients

Certifications: GACP

Strengths: White-label flower production, small-batch consistency, B2B supply model

Location: Samut Prakan

3. Taratera / ACTERA

ACTERA is Taratera’s flagship cultivation facility, built to meet pharmaceutical cultivation requirements. It has 2,000 square meters of indoor space. This space has automated control for temperature, humidity, VPD, and CO₂ levels. The facility operates with HEPA filtration and clean-room protocols, suitable for controlled cannabinoid expression and medical-grade yield.

Taratera manages its own genetics, cultivation, post-harvest processing, extraction, and retail distribution. This integrated structure ensures full traceability from plant development through to finished product. The facility runs programs to develop phenotypes using rare Thai and international strains. These strains target chronic pain, anxiety, and other medical uses.

Some strains in production:

• Emergen-C – Tang-heavy citrus strain
• Trop Cherry Gas – Cherry-fuel phenotype
• White Runtz – Popular hybrid with balanced THC
• Apples & Bananas, Eye Candy – Limited drops
• Purple Thai – Landrace-dominant strain for therapeutic uses
• Pineapple Express – Uplifting daytime hybrid

Certifications: Indoor GAP, GACP-aligned

Strengths: Controlled-environment farming, full vertical integration, rare medical genetics

Location: Bangkok (Bangna-Trad corridor)

4. Salus Bioceutical

Salus Bioceutical operates a four-acre vertical farming facility designed to meet GMP/PIC S standards. The facility is designed for multi-level growing. It also has on-site testing tools like HPLC and GC-MS. These tools check for potency and purity.

The company partners with RMUTI University on research related to genetics, extraction, and delivery mechanisms. Its product line includes CBD oils, nano-emulsified tinctures, soft gels, and other clinically oriented formulations. Salus integrates cultivation, extraction, and finished product development within a single operation to ensure pharmaceutical quality throughout the production process.

Strain strategy:

• CBD-dominant cultivars developed in partnership with RMUTI
• Internal chemovar library optimized for oil, softgel, and tincture production
• THC kept below regulatory thresholds for export

Certifications: GMP/PIC S (targeted)

Strengths: Full-spectrum medical production, university R&D collaboration, in-house analytical lab

Location: Chiang Mai

5. Thai Stick

Thai Stick operates a hybrid greenhouse facility combining natural sunlight with Dutch environmental control systems. This model allows for cost-effective cultivation while maintaining stable growing conditions throughout the year. The farm uses IoT sensors to monitor and adjust temperature, humidity, and nutrient levels in real time.

The cultivation approach focuses on consistent medical-grade flower production supported by data analytics. Thai Stick also engages in public education and community outreach through farm tours and cultivation workshops. Its name shows a link to Thailand’s cannabis history. Its operations use a modern way to produce cannabis safely.

Some strains in production:

• Fullgas! – Diesel-heavy strain with strong fruit backend
• Thai Stick (Phu Phan) – Classic Thai landrace grown for terpene and cannabinoid research

Certifications: GAP-compliant hybrid greenhouse

Strengths: Data-driven cultivation, efficient hybrid infrastructure, public education programs

Location: Bangkok

Conclusion

Each of these five cannabis farms is important for the future of medical cannabis in Thailand. They provide reliable and traceable cannabis through strict certification, scientific partnerships, and large-scale operations. Their products meet changing regulations and international export standards.

For healthcare providers, researchers, product developers, and regulators, these farms represent the emerging infrastructure of Thailand’s regulated cannabis economy.