· Thailand
Thailand goes prescription-only
Three years after removing cannabis from its narcotics list, Thailand reclassified the flower as a controlled herb. Buying or possessing it now requires a prescription, and thousands of dispensaries have closed rather than convert to medical premises.
Index score
6427−37 points
Score by segment
| Segment | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession25% of the index | 8 | 2 | −6 |
| Personal cultivation25% of the index | 7 | 3 | −4 |
| Punishment & enforcement20% of the index | 7 | 4 | −3 |
| Sharing & gifting10% of the index | 3 | 1 | −2 |
| Consumption10% of the index | 3 | 2 | −1 |
| Legal access10% of the index | 6 | 3 | −3 |
Segments are scored from 0 to 10. The scores after the change are Thailand's current scores.