The best prevention of offenses in Thailand is to know the rules that should not be violated, and always remain friendly .Thais, including policemen, are not aggressive .But Thailand's laws are strict, and imprisonment often serves as a preventive measure .Therefore, faced with the police, try first of all to settle the conflict peacefully .If you are not accused, and you are not in a hurry to draw up an official protocol, this may give the police a reason to limit your freedom, including imprisonment for up to 84 days (at the time of the investigation) and, if you are released on bail, to the ban on leaving the country .Do not hurry and apply to the RF Embassy, as this appeal will oblige the police to draw up an official protocol .The
Violations that can not be tolerated in Thailand:
- Insult to the king, including an insult to the image of the king. Punishable by criminal punishment.
- Insulting statues and Buddha images. Including, it is not recommended to hug with statues for photographing. Possible punishment is a fine and destruction of a film.
- Storage of drugs. He is punished with a large monetary fine, imprisonment, in some cases, the death penalty. To avoid subsequent blackmail, do not take as a gift and do not buy unknown substances, do not leave personal belongings and clothes unattended.
- Prostitution and crimes of a sexual nature. They are punished by imprisonment for a term of 4 to 20 years. Nudism is completely banned. On the west coast, carefully choose a beach, massage parlor, dance hall. Do not settle for free tours, especially from taxi drivers and tuk-tuk.
- Goods not paid in the store are considered stolen. He is imprisoned for up to 5 years.
- Smoking in public places. Charged with a fine of 2000 THB.
Natalia Dorovskaya