Foreign Office warning as Brits visiting popular country could end up in jail | World | News
The government said that the British carrying a common goods in a popular country could be imprisoned. Foreign, Community of Nations and Development Office (FCDO) warned travelers about the risk of transporting or using play cards and drones in Thailand.
FCDO warned that more than 120 game cards may cause a fine or imprisonment and that the use of inappropriate drones could lead to five years imprisonment. Most gambling is strictly prohibited in Thailand, and only the government -controlled horse racing, lottery and some sports are allowed. Any participation in gambling within the country is highly recommended.
FCDO warned: “Thailand has strict laws about gambling. Carrying a hundred twenty game cards in accordance with the Law on Game Cards (1943). The violation of the law may lead to prosecution, fines and even imprisonment.”
Thailand also has strict arrangements about drones, and inappropriate use can lead to five years imprisonment. Flying without registration is strictly prohibited and each drone should be saved within a period of time.
FCDO wrote: “If you are not registered in Thailand, a drone is illegal. You must register with Thailand’s National Publication and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) within 30 days after entering Thailand in Thailand.
“Arrangements are valid for all drones, including entertainment uses. Fines for a drone that is not registered with NBTC are 100,000 baht or five -year imprisonment or both.”
The recommendation comes seven months after the arrest of British tourists on January 6 as a illegal gambling in Thailand. Immigration officers and tourism police raided the building after the reports of a gambling hidden as a bar.
Five Thai natives working in the casino and the casino were arrested and taken to the police station.
In contrast to the laws of the UK, it is forbidden to smoke in the public opinion in Thailand, and it is illegal to carry or use e-cigarettes. It may be illegal to publish images of people who drink alcohol or who are considered “inappropriate”.
