Tucked away on the third floor of Korea Town’s Sukhumvit Plaza is Best Buds, a dispensary that stands apart (both literally and figuratively) from the rest of the city’s cannabis scene, and has been featured in many top cannabis dispensary guides. The shop works closely with an official trusted partner grower to provide high-quality products, and is one of the city’s few dispensaries to use a food-grade nitrogen machine to prolong their products’ quality for up to three months. If you’re a first-timer, their friendly budtenders are available to walk you through their catalog.
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But in addition to the premium products, and in spite of their somewhat secretive location, what makes Best Buds really stand out is the shop’s general atmosphere and commitment to providing a top-notch customer experience. There’s coffee and food available to order if (or, you know, when) you get the munchies, clean and nicely-decorated indoor and outdoor areas (the latter with stunning city views), a collaborative workspace, a pool table, boardgame, and arcade area for hanging with your friends, or alternatively, a quiet chillwork space where those who want a more relaxed vibe can just watch movies.
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The team behind Best Buds are also committed to educating and spreading awareness about the basics behind cannabis and the industry as a whole, and as a result, regularly hold educational workshops where anyone can sign up and learn from a group of industry experts. Workshop topics covered include responsible cannabis usage, promoting sustainability within the industry, and how to get started as an entrepreneur. This is also a great opportunity to ask questions about Thailand’s ever-changing cannabis regulations, as well as get predictions about future trends, from professionals who really know what they’re talking about.
If you’re a frequent customer, it’s definitely worth signing up for their free membership program, which gives you the opportunity to cash in on rewards including discounts at nearby Korean eateries and massages, a special promotion AirBnB price for a place in K-Town, and attend exclusive members-only events such as wellness and retreat getaways.
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In addition to your usual cash and cards, Best Buds also accepts payment in the form of PayPal, bank transfer, and even crypto. And if you can’t make it to their store in person, you can get in contact and view their catalog via their website.
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