Experience a modern age of herbal ingenuity when the Asia International Hemp Expo and Forum (AIHEF 2025) returns to Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), Hall 2, from 5–7 November, 2025. Arranged by TIHTA and NEO, the notable gathering aligns the hemp, cannabis, and kratom industries, bolstering Thailand’s standing in natural wellness.
Under the theme “Making New Waves”, AIHEF 2025 is due to welcome more than 10,000 visitors and unveil the full hemp supply chain – from cultivation to market-ready solutions. This event will amplify the power of the plant in shaping the future of the green economy.
With hemp gaining recognition as a pivotal economic crop, government agencies such as the Ministry of Public Health and the Department of Agriculture are continually advancing policies and standards to boost the competitiveness of Thai cannabis on the world stage.
Explore Hemp’s Potential Across Health, Textiles, and Construction
As one of Asia’s most anticipated cannabis industry summits, AIHEF 2025 brings together innovators, investors, and experts driving the medicinal plant sectors. The expo highlights how Thailand’s botanical ecosystem is evolving from niche manufacturing to a connected commercial network, developing reliable trade alliances and tech-focused collaborations.
Global momentum for hemp-based products continues to explode, with over 40 countries now supporting its medical and industrial use. The Land of Smiles is one of the significant players, elevated by its fertile terrain, skilled producers, and a solid regulatory landscape.
Nationwide efforts including GACP certification have established a vital framework (GACP stands for Good Agricultural and Collection Practices — a validation set by the Ministry of Public Health ensuring the safe, regulated cultivation and harvesting of medicinal plants).
Now home to 123 GACP-certified farms, Thailand’s health market has developed its use of hemp across wellness and therapeutic practices in recent years. Visitors to the event may wish to discover herbal treatments, rehab therapies, and cannabis oil applications on site.
The Hemp Product Inspiring Showcase illustrates hemp’s versatility spanning construction and bio-based materials, revealing its role in next-generation applications and sustainable innovation. Live demonstrations present hempcrete for energy-efficient homes, as well as sturdy furniture produced from composite fibers and antibacterial, flame-resistant textiles.
Another highlight of the show is the Cannabis Flower Wall, a display where 30 recognized farms spotlight premium strains of medical-grade flowers. The exhibit engages cultivators, buyers, and wellness businesses through ethical trade and endorsed, traceable sourcing.
Gain Insight From Innovators on Cannabis Industry Advancements
Within the event schedule, several noteworthy seminars invite participants to engage with experts exploring regulation, market access, and emerging trends. A main attraction is the Hemp Talk Stage — a leading platform for buyers, investors, and industry leaders to share valuable insights and explore groundbreaking ideas shaping the next phase of the sector.
RootSource Media joins forces with AIHEF 2025 to intensify industrial hemp opportunities across Asia through live recordings of its “From the Ground Up” podcast. Global pioneers in hemp, cannabis, and kratom discuss trends strengthening the region’s botanical realm.
Moreover, the Training Program for Dispensary and Budtender Standards (CDBS Batch 3), offers a decent chance for those looking to extend professional standards and regulatory understanding, while enhancing knowledge, confidence, and connections along the way.
Attendees can also look forward to dynamic networking exchanges that provoke dialogue among policymakers, analysts, and entrepreneurs. Business-matching sessions are useful to connect local producers and international buyers, facilitating cross-border cooperation.
The three-day showcase acts as a captivating intersection of innovation and sustainability, where science meets commerce to steer Asia’s hemp revolution. It embodies the synergy between state-led policy, industrial enterprise, and sustainable progress across the hemp value chain, shaping a future where nature’s wonders and human creativity thrive as one.
Entry is free to AIHEF 2025 until November 4 through this link, with the walk-in cost being 300 baht for a one-day pass, and 500 baht for multi-day passes. Open daily from 10am to 6pm at Hall 2 of QSNCC, guests should visit the official website for any additional details.
