· Thailand
Thailand passes the Narcotics Act
The Act classed cannabis as a category 5 narcotic. Possession carried up to five years in prison, and the law stayed in force for cannabis until 2022.
Index score
196−13 points
Score by segment
| Segment | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession25% of the index | 2 | 1 | −1 |
| Personal cultivation25% of the index | 2 | 0 | −2 |
| Punishment & enforcement20% of the index | 3 | 1 | −2 |
| Sharing & gifting10% of the index | 1 | 0 | −1 |
| Consumption10% of the index | 2 | 1 | −1 |
| Legal access10% of the index | 0 | 0 | — |
Segments are scored from 0 to 10. Thailand's scores have changed again since.