5 actions will take you to jail when traveling abroad

Behaviors seem to be very normal in Vietnam, but they are a ticket that takes you to prison for a few days in some countries around the world.

It is not difficult to travel abroad in the present time. There is no need for too much money, simply ask for a passport, hunt for cheap airline tickets, then go on backpacks and go and experience it.

It is true that young people still need wild moments but rich in enthusiasm. However, if you simply go without a thorough understanding of the destination, what you will experience most likely is . prison.

Of course, here we will not take into account the actions of the ten crimes such as robbery, human trafficking, drug trafficking . It will have to be very normal acts in the homeland, but the difference in writing It turned them into tickets that put you in jail.

1. Thailand - Treading money

Thailand is a constitutional monarchy, headed by royalty. However, according to many opinions, the Thai royal family was worshiped by the people. Any act that is considered disrespectful to the royal family is illegal and can be arrested.

Stepping on money is illegal in Thailand.

Treading money is one of those acts, because the Thai Baht has a picture of the king. Dropping a coin bearing the king's image on the ground was considered a blasphemy. While stepping on money, even if it is unintentional, is a violation of the law and can cause you to go to jail for a few days depending on the extent of the crime.

The Thai Baht has the king's image printed.

And if unfortunately stepping on money and getting caught, don't be too frustrated but " talk without thinking " about Thai government or royal family. By punishment for crimes of royal royalties, up to 20 years in prison.

2. India - killing cows

In Vietnam, if unfortunately driving a car and killing a cow, you will have to pay money.

But in India, all acts related to slaughter , even accidentally killing cows , are considered illegal. Depending on the area, you can be detained for 6 months to . lifelong. The reason is because Hinduism is the main religion in India, and this religion sees cows as a mascot .

Know that these cows are very muddy but still have to hold back.

Even so, you don't need to worry too much. In some Indian states, the law allows them to slaughter cows. Moreover, many places even though the law is strictly prohibited, there are people who eat beef without seeing the handcuffs working.

3. Japan - forget your passport or alien card

When you enter Japan and some developed countries in the world, you may be required to register for an Alien registration card. And in Japan alone, this will be the document you are required to take with you wherever you go, even if you just go out to buy a few packs, or a roll of paper towels.

You can be imprisoned in Japan if you don't bring your passport or alien card.

Of course, every country requires you to bring identification with you, but will be dealt with more gently. In Japan, there are no exceptions.

If you cannot produce an alien card or passport, you will be considered a " dangerous traveler " and may be imprisoned for up to 23 days without contacting the outside world.

A typical alien card.(Illustration)

4. United Arab Emirates (UAE) - eating in public places

Muslim countries always have their own rules and apply to tourists. For example, some cases have been jailed for months because of drinking alcohol and having sex before marriage.

However, here, there is a time when even eating in public places makes you go to prison for a few days. It is the Arabic lunar September, called Ramadan .

During this one-month holiday, all Muslims strictly follow the rules: not eating, not drinking, not smoking, no sex . but only until the sun goes down.

Eating behavior is allowed only after the sun sets.

For tourists, public eating during this time is considered an insult to pious believers. The consequences you get if caught are fine, imprisonment, or both.

5. Singapore - bring chewing gum

Because of a clean, green street, Singapore has passed a law prohibiting chewing gum and extracting gum from public places since 1992. Accordingly, Singaporeans will have to limit their use, distribution and business all. all kinds of chewing gum. The story of importing all kinds of chewing gum is prohibited.

Chewing and extracting gum in public places in Singapore is prohibited.

Therefore, when coming to Singapore, each traveler can bring only 2 packages of candy per person. If you deliberately commit a violation, you may be charged with . smuggling chewing gum, with a penalty of up to 1 year imprisonment and a fine of $ 5,500 Sing (about 90 million VND).

You may even be publicly attacked by the police when extracting gum on the road.

And if you spit candy in a public place . it is very sad, because you can even be publicly attacked by the police to set an example for others.