After "Turbulent Affairs" Incidents in Public, Thailand to Strictly Regulate Tourist Behavior
The Thai government announced it will strengthen supervision over tourist behavior following multiple incidents of foreigners engaging in inappropriate acts in public places. This aims to protect Thailand's image and cultural respect.
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Central News Agency (CNA) reported from Bangkok on the 6th of May that Thailand has recently experienced multiple incidents of foreigners engaging in "turbulent affairs" (a euphemism for sexual acts) in public places. The government today vowed to strengthen supervision over tourist behavior, warning that such acts damage Thailand's image.
According to an Agence France-Presse (AFP) report, the Thai Prime Minister's Office issued a statement indicating that tourists who engage in "improper behavior," such as illegal drug use, will face prosecution because these actions "violate Thailand's beautiful culture."
Before authorities vowed to strictly manage tourist behavior, a couple was discovered engaging in sexual acts inside a tuk-tuk on the evening of the 4th in a popular tourist area in Phuket, southern Thailand.
Thai authorities stated that they are in the process of revoking the visas of the 41-year-old Spanish man and the 43-year-old Peruvian woman, and will deport them and place them on a blacklist.
According to the government statement, the couple confessed to the acts and were charged with public indecency.
Exposure and sexual acts in public places in Thailand can result in a fine of up to 5,000 Thai Baht (approximately 4,860 New Taiwan Dollars).
Despite Thailand being known as a sex tourism destination, the overall society remains relatively conservative, and public displays of affection can attract unwanted attention. (Translator: Kao Chao-fen / Editor: Yang Chao-yen) 1150506
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According to an Agence France-Presse (AFP) report, the Thai Prime Minister's Office issued a statement indicating that tourists who engage in "improper behavior," such as illegal drug use, will face prosecution because these actions "violate Thailand's beautiful culture."
Before authorities vowed to strictly manage tourist behavior, a couple was discovered engaging in sexual acts inside a tuk-tuk on the evening of the 4th in a popular tourist area in Phuket, southern Thailand.
Thai authorities stated that they are in the process of revoking the visas of the 41-year-old Spanish man and the 43-year-old Peruvian woman, and will deport them and place them on a blacklist.
According to the government statement, the couple confessed to the acts and were charged with public indecency.
Exposure and sexual acts in public places in Thailand can result in a fine of up to 5,000 Thai Baht (approximately 4,860 New Taiwan Dollars).
Despite Thailand being known as a sex tourism destination, the overall society remains relatively conservative, and public displays of affection can attract unwanted attention. (Translator: Kao Chao-fen / Editor: Yang Chao-yen) 1150506
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