Shanti Social Club

Established in 2022, SHANTI is a licensed cannabis dispensary located at 120/12 Sukhumvit 23, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110. Identifying as "Thailand's Licensed Dispensary," it was among the initial wave of shops launched following Thailand’s landmark cannabis decriminalization in June 2022. The name "Shanti" translates to peace and tranquility in Sanskrit, aligning with its brand positioning as a calm, welcoming space in the heart of bustling Bangkok.

Business Model

SHANTI operates a multi-revenue, experiential retail model that integrates several business streams under one roof:

1. Retail Dispensary (Ground Floor / Core Business): The primary revenue stream comes from walk-in retail sales. The shop features a modern, inviting ambiance designed to create a comfortable, relaxed environment. Offering over 30 strains, its organic flower selection caters to diverse preferences. Highly knowledgeable "budtenders" guide customers on strains, potency, effects, and growers.
2. Delivery / E-Commerce: Offers express delivery via Grab from 12:00 PM to 4:00 AM, ordered seamlessly through their LINE Shop (@shantibangkok). Customers can also order online with delivery via Grab, LineMan, or postal service, expanding reach beyond walk-in traffic and meeting Bangkok's late-night demand.
3. Lounge, Bar & Restaurant (Upper Floors): While the first floor houses the dispensary, the second floor features a cozy lounge with large plush sofas, hangout tables, a big-screen TV, and a stylish bar. They serve food, most notably their popular "Smash Burgers." Reviews from late 2024 indicate plans to expand lounge and bar operations to the third floor and a fourth-floor rooftop.
4. Events & Community Building: Positions itself as a hub for Thailand’s cannabis culture by hosting signature community events that drive brand awareness, foot traffic, and customer loyalty.
5. Glass Art & Accessories: Offers premium glass art and smoking accessories from world-renowned brands such as Mothership Glass, Elbo Glass, and Darby Holm Glass. These high-margin lifestyle products complement the core flower business.

Products

1. Cannabis Flower (Core Product): A daily-updated menu of hand-selected, quality-controlled strains. They offer medical-grade cannabis grown in Thai farms, maintaining strict grower selection for quality and consistency. Featured strains include Z by CP and Amnesia Haze by Newbarn across Sativa, Hybrid, and Indica varieties.
2. Pre-Rolls: Rolled exclusively with whole cannabis flower—explicitly avoiding shake or low-quality material—to maintain a distinct quality standard.
3. Edibles: A selection of cannabis-infused food and snack offerings.
4. CBD Products: Oils and extracts for customers seeking non-psychoactive options.
5. Concentrates / Dabs: Given their focus on dabbing culture (demonstrated by hosting 7/10 events), they offer or facilitate access to high-quality concentrates and extracts.
6. Accessories & Glass Art: Rolling papers, accessories, and premium glass art pieces from internationally recognized artists and brands (Puffco, Quinn's Glass Art, Burtoni Glass Art, Mothership Glass, Elbo Glass).
7. Food & Beverage: Western-style items served from the upper-floor lounge/bar, including smash burgers and chopped cheese on tater tots.