Thailand's Strange Laws - 10 strange laws in Thailand

[@TheThaiger]

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[@NAKMEEZY]

The most egregious violation of Thai law should be the horrible music used in this video.

[@DavesPirateLife]

🤣😂🤣😂

[@christophercook723]

Attempted Music. Also every village along with Random amplified banging on a drum.

[@Mrbimdrummer]

The so not litter was an eye opener. I know many Thais will throw it on the floor even if a bin if right there.

[@peterlee968]

BACKGROUND MUSIC IS TOO LOUD AND DISTURBING. Please ✂️ cut it out in future clips.

[@JohnnyJSmith584]

This video surprised me even though I am Thai. I never knew almost half of these are illegal, especially speaking other languages on microphones and flying foreign flags.

[@pauldh62]

Stepping on currency surprised me. Although I believe there may be laws in the UK about defacing currency and its frowned upon to deface illustrations or photos of the monarch, stepping on currency is an easy mistake. Money can easily fall on the ground and one might not see it, having one's eyes straight ahead. It would be easy to contrive a situation to get someone into trouble, pushing them onto it etc.

[@muayboran6111]

People don’t care…. I’ve seen it happen, even purposely as a game with coins

[@grahamdhudson]

Thank you for this information. A few new ones to me.

[@abderrahimjamari9929]

I am sorry to say that the background music jn the video is disruptive and totally inadapted to the rather serious content of this vlog

[@boraulow6787]

I wonder the most about the littering because I see many places in Thailand where littering are happend and ... I see very few trashbins in the public. This would be a start.

[@actionjackson5759]

I Respect and Obey the laws and culture of every country, even though some are very surprising.

[@rickstalentedtongue910]

Obedient subject you are.

[@joefranz5646]

Thank you for the info. For two years now I have been researching and planning my retirement to Thailand next year at age 50. Without the knowledge you provided I would have made a huge mistake. I just can’t live in a country that I am not allowed to go commando in.

[@weekdaycycling]

IMAO

[@thomascollins6815]

When I taught English in Thailand we teachers used microphones in every class.

[@tobor8588]

Flags, underwear, shirts and playing cards really. Thailand has some crazy nonsensical laws.

[@dsackman1495]

Have you seen some laws - both federal and state, in the USA? Make Thai laws appear quite sane.

[@Kellyjv77]

What is the 'put down the mic' one? You can speak any other language into a mic other than Thai or can't? 🤔🤷🏼‍♂️🤨 Is karaoke considered a concert? Can someone clarify the rules on that one?

[@maxaya7033]

I obey the Thai law but please punish the stupid dangerous motor biker!

[@bpclglobal8221]

I was really surprised about the playing cards law

[@Tex_Symbol69]

I remember a few years ago the Pattaya police raided a bridge club, it was full of old expat pensioners, and the Thai police couldn’t understand that it wasn’t gambling and it was a game of bridge LOL

[@brib6194]

The LOUD background music spoils the video.

[@TheThaiger]

Thanks for the feedback. We will try to fix that for future videos

[@Pajune]

I'd back this. In most cases the background music doesn't add anything of value to the video.

[@misterd-lyangeleno3574]

i once chased after (my) paper money during a windy day... tried to step on it but thankfully missed it. my thai friend was stunned, didn't think that would be my reflex. oooof!!! :)

[@seanmccarthy3690]

The flag law was a surprise. How draconian.

[@abmong]

Selectively enforced I think. There were a lot of Ukrainian flags flying at the anti-war rallies in Thailand. No one were arrested or fined over it to my knowledge. If the foreign flags were flying in protest against Thailand, I'm sure the outcome would be different.

[@wilron776]

😂😂😂 I’m aware of other countries and ‘different’ laws eg ring a door bell without any good reason, vacuuming your house after 10 pm, doing business or talking to pirates, carrying 50kgs of potatoes, flying a kite that may annoy another, disrupting or objecting to a wedding or even cleaning bird or bat poop off etc. Oh, well its the world we live in, I just hope ignorance and context results in leaner penalties.

[@peterallen7166]

Littering. I see it everywhere, more so in the villages, perpetuated by the locals. I used to pick up a big trash bag every time I walked, but by the next day there was just as much left by the locals. The laws are just on paper if no one follows them, and no one enforces them. Every country has such laws. It keeps the lawmakers busy.

[@MalengWan]

Laws are meant to control a natural tendency, something people naturally do, and not something they never think of doing ! I saw in many movies guys (US) drinking from a bottle in a paper bag, it seems strange to me, is there a law saying bottles of booze should be in paper bags ?

[@weekdaycycling]

Thai officers are too lazy to deal with such minor issues as fining people who litter in public, etc. If they have the chance to take money out of your pocket as part of a commission, they will act in a vigorous way. Tourists might be simple targets for corrupt officers. There is always a double standard for legal enforcement.

[@angb4183]

Ignorance of the law is no excuse in court. Expats are guests. Behave accordingly in someone else’s home. Respect, humility, gratitude.

[@DAVEGRACE32]

I found it shocking that you cannot take budda statues out of Thailand when there are so many sales made to tourists that buy them to take home. Sometimes I see the profits outweigh common sense here but that's not different to many parts of the world I guess. Interesting video and being informed can only be a good.

[@Acord718]

Luckily I never got arrested lol That and me wearing a t shirt with a flag on it. Surprisingly they didn't care.

[@BrandenLesko]

The surprising law was the one with the microphone. I already knew about the other law concerning having more than a deck of cards, since it's related to gambling laws in Thailand.

[@weekdaycycling]

I believe you can drive without a shirt only in certain tourist areas, such as on beach roads in Pattaya, Phuket, and so on, but not beyond that. It is acceptable to attend some festivals, particularly the Songkran festival, without wearing a shirt. However, this does not apply to female tourists. Littering is only for Thais. Tourists are encouraged to keep the areas clean by disposing of trash in designated trash cans, which can be difficult to find in public. I've never heard that flying other countries' flags in public is illegal in Thailand. In any case, it's nonsense for any tourist to do so unless they're wearing shirts with their flag on them as a fashion item. It is contradicted by the fact that dogs wearing Thai flags as decorated items have been widely done in recent years by a group of political activists who have had no legal issues. Most foreign countries, I believe, have laws prohibiting the consumption of alcoholic beverages in public. It is not a strange law, but it is known as "international recognition. In Thailand, you can drink a bottle of beer in front of a 7-Eleven or while walking down the street, passing by a police officer who will almost certainly disregard you. On top of that, never vape an e-cigarette in front of law enforcement. It is possible to receive a large fine in Thailand because e-cigarettes are illegal.

[@Tex_Symbol69]

I can’t understand not flying a foreign flag, a lot of the bars and on the beaches have foreign flags flying everywhere. And with the microphone and speaking English what about all the karaoke bars everywhere ?

[@weekdaycycling]

It doesn't make sense to me either.

[@JohnnyJSmith584]

I’m Thai but I never knew these are illegal.

[@AllSpace]

yes its all about extorting money from farangs, mean while corruption is accepted

[@KippaxInThailand]

I wondered why I got funny looks when my knob was hanging out of my shorts.

[@shannondenise4521]

😂

[@anthony7091]

Come mate. No one saw it 😂

[@KippaxInThailand]

@@anthony7091 👍

[@msnpassjan2004]

Did not know most of these. Heard bringing too many cigarettes into the airport can result in a crazy huge fine.

[@jand8344]

The music was too loud and disturbing, but hey I don’t count, I’m not Anglosaxon 😅

[@BarryPiper]

Never heard about using microphones being illegal. They're always shouting into mics in the Big C with the daily promotions.

[@ChrisFalk2]

Only speaking into a microphone in a foreign language was illegal, right?

[@abmong]

The one about not amping other languages is strange. I’d like to know the rationale behind that, or the lack thereof.

[@AKAFUBU1]

I dropped a coin in front of police .and stepped on it to stop it rolling away. But when I picked it up and cleaned it ... Police went from bad to ok . But still had words with me . But they understood why I did it . And a quick kup they where ok.

[@AKAFUBU1]

Should say I didn't mean to do it ... I just dropped the coin by accident.

[@abmong]

I saw someone burn 100Baht bank notes. It was at a funeral, you're meant to donate some bills in exchange for paper flowers to throw into the furnace as the coffin was being put it as the final respects. This person absent mindedly threw the money in. The temple workers attending the furnace just pretend not to see it, or at least they didn't say saying. 😅

[@rickstalentedtongue910]

Go fuck yourself would have been an appropriate response.

[@johnmac4843]

I was going to apply for a 10 year visa, but after watching this video, it has changed my thoughts?

[@michael53572]

Yes The Tiger is not doing a good job to promote Thailand

[@saschaheylmann9771]

@@michael53572 But they do say at the end is that the wacky laws is what makes Thailand fun 😂 I mean - where to even start with this...

[@weekdaycycling]

There are some bizarre laws in the UK, as I've learned from the internet, such as the prohibition against singing the British national anthem in public. Does that make sense?

[@tedazetedaze4714]

I've already broke the do not stand on Thai Currency! Just as I was about to pay the taxi driver my money fell out my wallet, instinctively I stomped on it before the wind had a chance. Obviously, I was totally ignorant that it was against the law 😀🙏

[@watahyahknow]

heared about it before same thing money fell out of a persons wallet and when he was attempting to step on it the salesman stopped him from doing so

[@Mrbimdrummer]

Thai airways used to give you playing cards on the flight into Thailand

[@whatsname2649]

Driving without a shirt is illegal in many U.S. states.

[@GreenyTravels]

Urban myth. It not

[@whatsname2649]

@Suni 50 states. Have you really checked it out? N..Y. is one of them.

[@Kiterunner]

Strange laws: littering What's strange about that?

[@rickstalentedtongue910]

Thai's litter like no other, they only forbid foreign heathens to litter.

[@iandann8788]

yes,that confused me ,you said can instead of can't . I have lived here 20 years and rarely wear underpants but have not been stopped yet . Also drive with no top ,I like the windows down and it's cooler with no top . Now ,stop it ,littering is a Thai pastime ,they litter everywhere ,awful. Yes ,card games illegal unless sanctioned by the village headman. High Low is acceptable though .and the "lottely" or horse racing in BKK . but I have never heard of anyone losing their license over drink driving , or riding a "motorcyc" aged 11 with 4 passengers behind all younger ,I see it daily . Sorry but I could write a book about Thai idiosyncracies. Thanks for the video .

[@bensteel3944]

What about all the different flags in the bars and places like that?

[@BrandenLesko]

You just can't fly a foreign flag outside.

[@rickstalentedtongue910]

@@BrandenLesko Voting is also forbidden of a general takes over their government, which always seems to happen. Don't talk bad Thailand!

[@Zurich_for_Beginners]

What is about UNO or "Magic: The Gathering"?

[@Mike-DuBose]

The Playing Card Act was introduced in 1943, UNO came out in 1971, Magic: The Gathering came out in 1971 so they might be safe but you may want to get clearance from a general at the nearest army post just to be safe. You don't want to go to a Thai prison for playing a friendly game of UNO!

[@michak8029]

What about fine for UV screen on the beach? I heard it's 100 000THB for using sunscreen on the beach..

[@ruokeren1919]

They've banned certain UV sunscreens due to ingredients.. Thats the offences, not in general but specific sunscreens.

[@michak8029]

@@ruokeren1919 I don't think they gonna bother what type of sunscreen did you use, if you have it you got fine and to find out who is using sunscreen you need only UV camera, to analyze sunscreen on you for ingredients is too expensive and time consuming, when they have option for easy money for sure not gonna bother with details

[@thaiexcellencemobile5816]

So far I only been pulled over twice in five years for an underwear check. Luckily I was in compliance. I think its an ASEAN thing.

[@rickhilton2447]

I didn’t know about the cards and microphone. I saw some men with no shirts last summer in Jomtien. As usual you look beautiful and your dress is NICE.

[@TheSoulDevourerX]

The underwear one got me. I've not worn underwear since my freshman year of college. I've gone to Thailand a few times and was commando the entire time. I guess I better buy a few to pack on my next trip ... probably still won't wear them since i wear long shorts and long shirts anyways.

[@weekdaycycling]

I believe going commando isn't that serious so long as you do not purposefully or unintentionally expose any of your private parts to the public. lol

[@dsackman1495]

@@weekdaycycling I wear a kilt in the traditional way most of the time - it is a lot cooler in the Thai heat and humidity. Will a wind gust be purposeful, or unintentional? 😆😆😆

[@weekdaycycling]

@@dsackman1495 Therefore, take extra care when traveling on the BTS train.

[@sno_mouse1235]

The commando one definitely had me scratching my head.

[@garymclaughin]

The flag the young backpacker has a little flag of their country on their backpack sometimes but never seen it enforced but will pass it on seeing how you have your passport anyway. Sawadee Khap.🤠

[@idleking31]

I can't wear a little patch of my country's flag ? 😢

[@watahyahknow]

@@idleking31 it sounded like "flying" the flag meaning it needs to be floating in the air , guessing that a patch sewn ontoo sumting cannot be listed as a flag but i woud ask to make sure

[@pneulab]

The old Thai ladies never wore underwear under their sarong

[@dsackman1495]

Until even in the 1980's some did not even wear anything above the waist in some rural Isan areas.

[@pneulab]

@@dsackman1495 Even now older Thai ladies often go topless while walking from shower to their house. My old ma in law certainly did, and my neighbour.

[@mangostickyrice555]

Thumbs Up 👍

[@AKAFUBU1]

She gone goth hahaha.

[@jrnumex9286]

never ever ever ever, ok i got it.

[@domenick299]

The delivery seems to be a bit off

[@williamhartz8707]

I’ve known two Westerners who were fined by nearby police when the smokers threw their cigarette butts along the curb ( one in the sewer) . Meanwhile it’s ok for the locals to leave their litter around. Getting fined for littering or not driving / riding with a seat belt on seems to be geared towards “farangs”.

[@saschaheylmann9771]

I would say it's geared towards people who thing it's okay to throw away cig butts into the curb. Which is something you could just simply not do

[@truebluethai5898]

I worry when am in Thailand I am breaking the Law. I patted the head of my lady in fun on the way up the steps to BIG C and the looks from the Thai people was price less . My Manchester City won the league so to Celebrate I flew my Man city out side for 1 week (close one). The word cup is coming up soon and its normal to fly the flag of your country ... My lady litters & family all the time and it drives me crazy... I carry it in my pocket until I find a Bin.. The underwear rule is if you have an accident and you have to go to the Hospital and they remove your shorts. A final one I did do the step on Baht to help a lady... Thats it I am been deported ,,,

[@Sumikhanvlogs]

💞💞🇹🇭🇹🇭

[@AKAFUBU1]

Canamdo hahaha always hahaha feel the heat hahaha 😅

[@michael53572]

Who is organising the Content it seems to go to new lows everyday ...........Come on Guys you can do better that this

[@weekdaycycling]

It's out of date. What we should be most concerned about is cannabis and vaping e-cigarettes in public.

[@ras9875]

A lady was arrested for feeding the fish in a national park

[@jamesritchie7481]

I have a question with the flag law what if I have an Australian flag on my hat and towel is that breaking the law ?

[@peaceonearth8693]

Don't wave it.

[@rickstalentedtongue910]

You will be severely punished!

[@Moonam75]

So no karaoke in English? 🥳

[@TeacherNeillKEnglish]

Hot, humid and dry lol

[@bathinbrugge7140]

The microphone thing is bullshit, totally not true

[@melissamay7778]

When is the fire season and in which areas

[@honsbeek2]

you said 'can' instead of 'can't'

[@melissamay7778]

So you can’t play cards on a plane flight in Thailand or at the beach/

[@PaGDu333]

I recommend UNO tho, be aware that you might rage after the game

[@watahyahknow]

i can understand the laws on (partial) nudity , respecting the thai monarcy / religion and publicly drinking , but i think you should be allowed to either wear of fly youre home counties flag (within reason) without having to face a penalty i live in the netherlands and we fly the dutch flag with an orange ribon during kingsday (cellabration of the birthday of our king ) and liberation day (the day when we where officially freed from the german occupation during ww2 ) and we fly the flag halfmast during the rememberance of the people that died during the war , there all forms of respect to wat happen ed/s in our country its the kind of things next to taking typical dutch food and candy with us or listen to dutch radio / news that tie dutch people to there country while abroad and i bet there are simulair occasions for other countries

[@songwas9977]

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[@melissamay7778]

What about when exercising in Thailand … if it is cool enough in AM for a run outside can you wear a sports bra and running shorts to run?

[@Sir_Pumpington_Of_Dumpenshire]

Is it that difficult for you to dress decently? Must you dress as a streetwalker at all times?

[@rickstalentedtongue910]

@@Sir_Pumpington_Of_Dumpenshire You must be Thai, nobody else would be so repressed and stupid to demand the government rule over them in such a way.

[@PaGDu333]

I think to be honest, it is absolutely fine. Air Pumpington of Dumpenshire is just too stubid. and I wont gonna fix the typo.

[@taykhach4074]

Can you Drink on the street in Thailand

[@cornelisverhoef9282]

Yes, you can.

[@dsackman1495]

Yes you CAN, but you MAY not.

[@taykhach4074]

I've Been told people Drink outside 7/11

[@richardwolter2368]

Littering against the law in Thailand? 555555555555555555555555555555555

[@AKAFUBU1]

Hahaha most theaes laws don't count ... 🤣 just bow swadee cup sorry 😞 and they let u off . If been true sorry 😞 kap

[@guytiips3906]

I am laugh..!! Something mistake !! Maybe this is parody video.

[@kevinwesthorpe3026]

YARN GOOD NIGHT X

[@2m0nster]

❤😊

[@melissamay7778]

Does commando include a bra ?

[@AKAFUBU1]

Was a accident.

[@AKAFUBU1]

Depends in how u step on money... come on I have done it in front of police 🚔 just how u do it ... hahaha 😂

[@AKAFUBU1]

You must be in Bangkok hahaha lampang no this doesn't apply hahaha 😆

[@dayvboy4631]

So flying flags are illegal yet watching MotoGP in Buriram people are flying the flags of the riders...

[@msnpassjan2004]

I've seen the British flag in front of bars and the American flag in front of homes next to the Thai flag.

[@weekdaycycling]

That's something I've never heard of before. It was nonsense to me. Only if done as part of a larger political movement. It's a different story.

[@dayvboy4631]

@@weekdaycycling indeed if it's a law it needs to be clarified as ot is a grey area especially when you walk past many bars and see all the different country flags hanging

[@arsenioseslpodcast3143]

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[@arsenioseslpodcast3143]

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