Thailand Laws: Strange Things to get arrested for in Thailand 

Awesome Video Tony and glad you mentioned the International Drivers Permit. I’d add, don’t buy one online as they aren’t valid and in the US only AAA is Authorized to issue them. I’ll also say, it’s not “if” you get stopped at a check point, you will, so make sure you have your license and if you have travel insurance on your visit make sure they cover medical from motorcycle accidents and a lot don’t or have an engine size limit.

I live by the mantra of, “Their country, their rules”. Be respectful.

Wow I have been to Thailand a few times and love it there. I have a few Thailand frineds in the States, and they are the best people to be nieghbors with. I do not know anyone who has any complaints about Thailand. I wish i had the funds to live in Thailand with my children so they can go to school in Thailand.

Any type of gambling is highly illegal in Thailand so is prostitution and the list goes on but it still goes on every where you look

No underware came about due to accidents from what I understand. They do not want to see the family jewels in the ER if they need to remove your pants or shorts.

Search strange laws in the US. Isnt much different.

The rule of carrying ID and your visa apply in most countries. In France with so many illegal migrants, the documents are checked often in the big cities. If you dont fit the look of the locals.

The old saying that Mom told me.... Don't get in a wreck with DIRTY or No underwear on 😂

What happens if you overstay ?

Was given a Buddha statue by Thai friends when we left Thailand. They sell them at all the tourist markets. Drove from Chiang Mai to Phuket with Aussie flags and stickers on our car. Stopped by police checkpoints many times. They used them to identify our country of origin. Obviously the law is applied selectively.

3:14 The reason for the law against stepping on the currency is that all Thai currency has a picture of the King and you can't disrespect the King. Its also illegal to disfigure the money, for the same reason. Don't write on the currenct.

Thai people are proud, they hadn't been colonised, the only country in Asia. A lot to do with these laws😊

Thailand has many laws and little enforcement.

That explains why i never heard anything bad about Thailand lol

I assume that Thai money has the picture of the King on it so that law makes sense. A gun followup video to this would be why and how these laws came to be. I'd be willing to bet that at some time in the past there were protests where people stamped on the currency and therefore the Ruler's face, sort of like the flag burning laws in the US.

Bro, this all makes sense to me. Even the loudspeaker law. It depends which flag and what language. They dont want flags of neighboring countries or language or Arab on air. Thailand(boeddhist) having troubles keeping it together especially the south. In Belguim Europe they will kick you out if you dont learn the language. You need to pass a exam. In general i think the laws and enforcers are chill in Thailand. Dont buy, transport or do hard drugs. They are not chill about that, completely fine for me considering the harm to society. Getting out of troubles (no licence)mostly doesnt cost you more then 10-20€ In Belguim when you even park wrong its costing you 150€ Imagine driving without a licence.. When i am in Thailand i say nothing about the king, because its not my king. Say something bad about the monarchy in England and you end up dead in a tunnel car accident.

so the law about speaking thai into a loudspeaker...how does that affect a band lets say, singing eagles songs...do they have to be sung in thai?

all countries have ancient laws that havent been used in ages but havent been taken off the statute book yet the general rule of thumb for thailand as a visitor (and for every other country) is dont behave like a dickhead

I carry a photo of Visa also you can get a ticket for riding a motorbike with no shirt and it is not looked good upon to be in public without a shirt on pools and beaches ok

Being polite and considerate of others is something that confuses some people! Sorry guys nice Thai girls don’t want to see your junk!

Also foreigners should avoid wearing red or yellow, because these colors are politically charged depending on the region in Thailand. Yellow or "Gold" suggests Thai monarchy and red is advocating for democracy. Wearing these colors are not against the law but may cause socio-political friction.

I can't imagine going to the beach, and having to take your visa and passport. If you go swimming, you would have to leave it someplace, if you didn't drive a car.

When you buy a condo, you don't own any part of the building. You only own the space, from the paint on the wall inward.

08:00 A private non-Thai individual cannot buy land in Thailand but can buy a condominium if the foreigner ownership quota of all units within the condominium (50%) has not yet been met. If you're legally married to Thai then they can own land. Thai registered companies (with majority Thai share ownership) can also buy land. In my country of birth (not Thailand) one needs to have a motorcycle license to ride a motorcycle. One also needs a car license if you want to drive a car. Truck drivers need a heavy vehicle license. All these different classifications of vehicle, and if you can legally operate, them are all indicated on your driver's license.

Freebaĺling to BKK

I was luckily warned on the commando rule during a trail run by a nice cop on the pilgrims trail. Saw him the next day at the same spot and flashed him my superman boxers.

Thank you for covering laws. The content is very interesting and necessary to know.😊

Car Speeding also now . 130 km/h = THB 500.- not like on Germany Highway .

Lack of respect to the royal family is not a strange law. That's the case in every oriental culture.

You can't step on Thai money because the King's image is on the currency.

The 120 card law is to discourage illegal casinos. They like to use multi-deck shoots to speed up the game and prevent trick shuffles.

Thailand looks like a civilized country compare to the US. 😂

My friend's pants split in the seam on the grounds of Wat Yai in Sukhothai (very important temple). He had no underwear on. Luckily, the worst outcome was several nuns bursting out in laughter at him.

Another awesome, informative video. You do great work. Thank you!

I don't think there is a law that prohibits speaking any language other than Thai through a microphone and a loud speaker, otherwise all international school teachers in Thailand would have been arrested! I have never heard of that law. People do it all the time and no one is penalized for it. This must have been misunderstood.

Its illegal to sell alcohol AFTER midnight. Its not 2am, its 12am

The online thing freaked me

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It's illegal to drive without a shirt in my home state of Michigan as well. I imagine it's the law in other states as well.

Just act like a decent human being.

Going commando is normal in a swim suit. Do they allow that? Can you sing in English at a Karaoke bar? That's clearly a different language over a loudspeaker. I've also heard that sex toys are illegal in Thailand, can you confirm?

hi i am a canadian and travelling to Thailand, should i get international licence to drive there?

Wow!! I would have definately flown our Aussie flag on Australia day. Thanks for the heads up.

I have never worn trunks under my shorts in Thailand🇹🇭What a nice surprise. I deserved to put in local jail for sure. 😂

Thanks for the info. One quick question for you. Is it possible to use my international drivers license to rent or purchase a scooter and not a motorcycle or are they both considered the same. Thanks you.

Serious question, do I have to wear underwear under my swim shorts?

Subscribed! Thanks for all the great info!

Nobody scams me here.

Yesss!!! :) :) :) Invaluable info! Don't get yourselves in trouble, people!

Good adices, but -- it is smart to also write the advices. We remember better then. I'm planning visiting Thailand this fall, wishing to stay couple of months. Have to check if I need any kind of visa.

As far as carrying the passport, I have one of those PackSafe man purses, so that shouldn't be an issue. The rest are pretty easy.

Do people fly drones over there without permit? How common is it?

I know it's not the video about the CT125 but did ya know they make a 150-180cc big bore kit and the bikes and kits are all made in thailand

The shirt law got some guy in BIG trouble . Smuggled thousands of ecstasy tabs in...no trouble ...his connection was late ( because of course they would ) so he takes a pill. Wanders around a BKK park ..pulls his shirt off...cops come...one thing lads to another . Cops find stash....now doing hard time in Bang Kwang....break one law at a time. If you really have to.

The reason it is illegal to go commando is to protect emergency workers who have to provide aid after you are in an accident. Nothing quite like trying to put band aids on bloody genitalia that have road rash. :)

And the big one do not spray-paint graffiti on an ancient city wall in Chiang Mai. As a canadian I am so sorry for that incident!! Just arrived in Chiang mai!!

Hi I arrived back yesterday give me a shout if you fancy catching up. 😃

Do I have to have a motorcycle license for a moped or vespa?

I have a suitcase with the uk flag on it and the thai flag is that ok

Do NOT say bad things about the royal family in Thailand....ever.

Can you have picture of passport/visa on phone?

As a comparison, criminals in New Jersey aren't allowed to wear bulletproof vests. And don't forget that women have to get pernission from their husbands before tooth replacement in Vermont. 🙄

In addition to carrying a valid drivers or riders licence, you also need to carry an IDP that is endorsed with everything on my Australian Licence, Car, Motorcycle, Semi trailer etc.

Going Commando in Australia means nude sunbathing

So you're saying it's ok to keep a few cards up your sleeve, just not too many. 🤣🤣

i think you need a “ motorcycle license” over a certain “CC” size, under that size you only need a driver’s license. please clarify.

the underwear law is for women to make sure they are wearing bras in public.

Thumbs up 👍 Tony

So u need underwear with swimming trunks lol

Great info!

Hi Tony. We finally made it to Chiang Mai. Just off topic. I have an appointment with Alice @ Indigo tomorrow morning to look at some properties for a 1 yr lease. I'm having a problem locating her office on the Grab app. Any advice on how to find her office. Maybe a major location next to her office if so, what would be the location? Thanks

Do you still need to bring a passport when going to swim in the hotel resort beach ?

Could you please tell me what visa you have to allow you to live here? I've got a non b that I want to exchange but I don't know which one to choose. I'm 59.

I never heard about such a laws that other languages are prohibited on a microphone or a lond speaker. I will ask my Thai cousin who is a lawyer.

Heard that it is illegal to eat a sandwich in public, but there must be more to the story than just that.

what if u are an american rapper?

Regarding the law requiring foreigners to carry their passport: what about carrying my Thai Elite Visa membership card (with expiry date)?

It's good, I like your presentation.

When you speak of license for a motorcycle does that cover also scooters?

How would their know you don’t have underwear?

Good information sir

This is so helpful, thank you!

How much are these fines? Any jail time?

Does a moped or vespa have a requirement for a motorcycle license?

Weed can we smoke weed?

I have a Buda tattoo.

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so , I can't do karaoke in Thailand ?