Thai
Thai
Also known as: Thai Sticks, Thailand, Thai Landrace
Overview
Thai is a pure sativa landrace strain that originates from the tropical jungles of Thailand, where it has grown naturally for centuries. This ancient strain gained international recognition during the Vietnam War when American soldiers stationed in Southeast Asia discovered its powerful effects and brought it back to the United States in the 1970s and 1980s. Thai is also called "Thai Stick" for its traditional preparation of leaves twisted around the plant's spindly branches, a method that helped preserve potency during transport. The strain has played a pivotal role in modern cannabis breeding, serving as genetic foundation for many popular hybrids including Haze, AK-47, Blueberry, and OG Kush lineages. Thai cannabis plants are characterized by their tall and lanky structure typical of sativa-dominant strains, with long thin leaves and bright green coloration. The buds are fluffy, elongated, and covered with a moderate layer of trichomes, appearing less dense than modern hybrids but highly aromatic and potent. Thai genetics have had a permanent place in the cannabis gene pool, contributing remarkable diversity from soaring psychedelic effects to new flavor palettes that expanded what cannabis could be, with many "connoisseur sativas" today owing their existence to Thai ancestry.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- Users report relief from depression
- May help with chronic fatigue
- Often used for stress management
- Users report help with mood disorders
- May assist with muscle pain and cramps
- Often used for attention and focus issues
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Possible Negative Effects
Growing Information
Thai is considered challenging to cultivate, especially outside tropical climates. The strain has an extremely long flowering time of 14-16 weeks, with some phenotypes taking up to 20 weeks to fully mature. Plants can reach almost 15 feet at maturity, making indoor cultivation difficult without proper space management. Commercial growers have had success with large-scale indoor greenhouse operations. When grown outdoors, Thai requires hot and humid environments similar to its native Thailand, with harvest typically occurring at the end of October. Outdoor yields average around 11 ounces per plant, while indoor cultivation can yield approximately 13 ounces per square meter. The hot, humid climate they adapted to can be hard to imitate elsewhere, but greenhouses offer the best bet for successful cultivation. Growing pure Thai plants requires patience and the ability to maintain warm temperatures. The strain is particularly suitable for experienced growers willing to invest time in its lengthy growth cycle.