Flag stickers aren't an issue and no one is going to give you trouble for them, whether it's a Thai car or if you're an overlander with a foreign car driving around Thailand. Officially the latter requires a permit with guide (sometimes no guide is needed) but some borders are still lax in enforcing this. I wonder what happens if a police officer wants to fine you for not having a permit despite customs letting you through? This law does NOT apply to Lao, Malaysian or Singaporean vehicles. It also doesn't apply to Cambodian vehicles driving in the provinces they entered though in practice, except for one or two border crossings, the rest don't enforce this on Cambodian vehicles at all. For Burmese registrations, only travel within the border district is permitted, while further travel requires a guide and permit and even a police escort for larger groups.

I took lots of pictures of Buddha's in Thailand for memories. I am fasinated by Thai culture. Thai food in Thailand is the most delicious food I have ever tasted.

Thanks for the sub!

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you for watching! 🇹🇭😊

Glad you like them!

Lol. You won't get stopped unless you're riding a motorcycle in Phuket or Pattaya. The Thai police are notoriously lazy and rarely enforce any laws.

Thank God. Humans should be free!

@@up2me967 yes you are so free without a piece of paper youre not allowed to pass to other country let me guess you are 9 ?

Thank you very much

Thank you! Cheers!

There’s probably exceptions but I’ve never experienced any such problems in over 20 years.

Thank you 👍

The laws represent (to me): DIRTBAGS BEWARE! I, personally, prefer living a civilized and more courteous life, so none of the laws upset me, in the least! 😊

Stepping on the money may have to do with the fact that the Royal Family is depicted on the money? That’s just a guess.

Unckle tom. Yes,assa I'll accept every thing you say massa.

True. It also should be followed by visitors in Europe. Not only by Europeans somewhere

Exactly!!

That's good to know! It's usually "drywall in" for the US. Does that affect shelving, wall decor, etc?

Yes it's about respect for the royal family, and it applies to all pictures of them anywhere. Apparently they play the national anthem twice a day and you are expected to stand, but I don't think it warrants a fine. Thais have a long history of OTT respect for the royal family, so nothing to do with any protest. It's part of the culture to not bad mouth anyone, even if they build you a house that falls down. There is an old story where a child of the royal family drowned because non-royals were forbidden from touching them. Also don't touch their heads or sit next to a monk if you are female, or hand a monk anything if you are female. Women should attempt to stand a few feet away from monks. Ironically if the Thais were to say bad things about people, the first people would be foreigners, 🤣.

Use Meechok Plaza as your destination. ;)

And why we would step on money ?

@@anna_m59 - don't tell me you've never done this before??? Do you remember when you're holding money or a piece of paper and there is a gust of wind, and that object goes flying away? You chase it and your first instinct before it flies away even faster is to step on it!

@@kevinp8108 no I never did. I guess I am the credit card generation. Usually I don’t carry Cash which caused problem a few times.

You need to get on a retirement visa. Those are available for ages 50 and up. There are some financial requirements though.

Yes

Prostitution seems to be accepted/tolerated, gambling is not (except horse racing and the lottery).

Yes, but I heard it may effect the longevity of the engine.

@@TheNarrowGate yeah unless you get the kit with oil cooler system that goes through the head. I will have to wait for warranty to expire. I let ya know

Yes

@@TheNarrowGate Ouch :) that hurt, but thanks! :D

Copies will be accepted! I have a copy of main page and visa page in both my car and my motor scooter at all times! * never been asked for my passport in 38 years of living here!

If it is a motorcycle, you need a license. Period.

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I would think not spray-painting graffiti in someone else's country would be a no-brainer for you special needs.

Technically, you need it on you or with you at all times.

Technically that is incorrect. You can have a paper copy of it, or have photos of it on your phone. This was clarified by the RTP about 10 years ago. If they want to further scrutinize your passport, then you have to be able to produce it from your hotel/condo/room etc at that time. @@TheNarrowGate

No. I never got asked once by police to see my passport. In fact, I only got stopped once on my moped for a regulation license check in 2 months …

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Not unless you want to have to deal with a wet passport and all the difficulty that entails.

I’m not sure. They are very easy to get.

@@TheNarrowGate you can't get the permits unless you are in Thailand. It could take anywhere between 3 days to 2 weeks. So if you are on a short trip. You probably might never get it.

Not sure on that one.

Don't worry about carrying your passport. Just a photocopy is fine. They have computers now.

Absolutely

Only for farang … 😅

If it has two wheels and an engine , it's a motorcycle , although the the seven-year -old child carrying three friends probably doesn't have a licence - then again , they would quickly hear where checkpoints are being set up and avoid them .

As a Thai, I have never heard about that either.

Section 7 of a 1950 law on sound-amplifying devices bans speaking “any language other than Thai” into a microphone. Violation is punishable by a month in prison. Concerts, religious ceremonies and state events are exempt.

Look it up

Not to mention every Karaoke bar would constantly be in violation!

@@TheNarrowGate You're right, there is such a law. It was enacted during the administration of Field Marshall Plaek Phibulsongkram, who was Prime Minister in 1950. (By the way, the law only applies to the use of sound-amplifying devices to communicate one's view to the public in public places.) That Prime Minister was an extreme nationalist who modeled himself after Italy's Benito Mussolini and who liked to control all aspects of life of Thai citizens at that time. Obviously, it is such an out-of-date and nonsensical law that no one cares to use it nowadays!

They vary. You can do a google search to find the details on the penalty.

Ask the arresting officer what the fine is. It will often be a few hundred baht that can be paid on the spot.

We do that but per the law you need your passport on you.

Correct but normally they are so surprised you can identify yourself they don't get difficult!

You will be arrested. 😬

Not unless your shorts are see-through.

Section 7 of a 1950 law on sound-amplifying devices bans speaking “any language other than Thai” into a microphone. Violation is punishable by a month in prison. Concerts, religious ceremonies and state events are exempt.

😂🤣

Yes 👍

@@TheNarrowGate thanks

That is true.

I haven’t heard that one before. I’ll have to look that one up. :-)

Many tourists do as well.

We talked about that on the video.

For the ladies, yes but men no.. it was just a smiling comment. Thx for responding

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I have seen people using them, but it is illegal so I would not suggest doing it in Thailand.

Of course

I read they might back track and only medicinal weed

I really doubt it!

Yes, you can do as long as you are considerate and respect everyone who lives around you not to disturb their sleep or children napping.

@@orawancarlile6192 I am talking about in public like in Bangkok

@@johnjoe_247 Check with the City Hall if they have any regulations about it.

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