Is Clonazepam legal in Thailand?
- Legal status
- Clonazepam is a Category 4 psychotropic substance under the Narcotics Code B.E. 2564 (2021).
- Consequences if caught
- Carrying over the personal limit is an offence.
- If prescribed or medical
- Prescribed as a Category 4 psychotropic medicine.
- Documentation
- Category 4: up to a 30-day supply carried with a prescription or medical certificate.
Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Thailand’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.
Before you travel
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If you’re detained or arrested abroad
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