If you have been blacklisted in Thailand because of a marijuana case, then this article is for you. The blacklist in Thailand is a little-known area of Thailand’s criminal and immigration laws, especially now that there were significant changes made in 2021-2022. The decriminalizing of marijuana (also known as pot, ganja, or cannabis) in Thailand has made news across the globe, and for good reason. As many of you reading this article know, even simple possession of marijuana in Thailand leads to being blacklisted for 100 years (in most cases). Many of you who received and retained the paperwork from your marijuana case in Thailand would have noticed being classed according to Section 12(7). Section 12(7) is a catch-all classification for those who are persona non grata in Thailand. This includes foreigners who have had marijuana cases in Thailand.

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Step 1: Check the immigration blacklist to see if you have been banned in Thailand because of a past marijuana case.

If you had a marijuana case in Thailand, the first thing you should do is to check the blacklist in Thailand. Checking the blacklist in Thailand can be done by a professional lawyer, such as the team of lawyers at Thailand Bail. The lawyers at Thailand Bail can provide a confidential check of the blacklist so that you can know whether or not you will be able to travel to Thailand without being stopped. If you need a blacklist check done in Thailand, contact Thailand Bail for more details about what is required.

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Step 2: Appeal the blacklist

If you have already checked the Thai immigration blacklist through a reputable law firm, then the next step is to appeal the blacklist. There are two (2) main strategies when appealing the blacklist in Thailand. The first is to just do an appeal directly with the immigration bureau. This can be successful, but is not the best approach for those who are appealing because of the new marijuana law in Thailand.

The 2nd strategy is most likely the best one, since it involves obtaining special documentation to show that the case has been expunged from your record. The problem is that the Thai authorities do not do this for fun or out of the goodness of their hearts. Despite the decriminalization of cannabis in Thailand, many in the government are still not completely in support of this change to the Narcotics Act of Thailand, the relevant drug law in Thailand.

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Summary and Q&A

In summary, you should do the following:

1. Check the blacklist to see what details there are in the system.
2. Next, you should appeal the blacklist through the method described in this article.
3. Finally, make sure that the record has been cleared from the database, so that you can again travel to Thailand.

If you have been blacklisted in Thailand due to marijuana, please contact Thailand Bail. We are experts in criminal law (specifically drug law) and immigration law. Whilst other firms promise to do everything, from narcotics cases to taxes to retirement visas, it is best to choose a law firm that is focused only on the area of law you require. If you are reading this article about the new marijuana law in Thailand, then you should contact us to discuss your case.