Traveling Abroad? Know the Laws
Traveling abroad is a fun, rewarding experience as long as all goes according to plan. This article isn't about how not to lose your luggage. Lost luggage may be an unpleasant inconvenience, but it is a joyful experience compared to being arrested and tossed in a foreign jail or prison. Keep reading to learn how to avoid breaking of the law in a foreign country. Every country has unique laws. There are many laws that are generally universal throughout the world. Laws against murder and thievery are two examples. Then there are laws that you may not be familiar with. For example, if you are American, you might be surprised that in Thailand, it is illegal to insult the King. Since insulting the United States President is almost a national pastime, you may not think twice about writing a blog post saying what you really think of Thailand's king or telling your buddy while you are out for drinks that you are not pleased with the king's recent decisions. Doing either of th...