I don't think local laws would make me not go to a particular place. I do, however, worry about going to Asian countries because of their strict drug trafficking policies. Now, I am not a drinker, smoker and have never tried drugs but lets imagine that of all those people who get caught, one was actually innocent and somebody did plant drugs in their bags. I do worry about that in the back of my mind before the trip.
I don't want to be the next Schapelle Corby (I am not saying I believe she is innocent or guilty - I just don't know). I am just using her as the example of someone who said she was innocent as a baggage handler put drugs in her bag.