One Response to “It is illegal to step on any piece of the nation’s currency.”
Comment from j. garbo Time September 10, 2012 at 10:55 pm
True. All Thai currency carries a portrait of the king. Stepping on his image is considered an insult to the monarchy. Penalty up to 15 years in prison. Usually drunk tourists damage or abuse the currency – tear notes or throw coins. They usually spend 3 months in prison and then get deported.
Comment from j. garbo
Time September 10, 2012 at 10:55 pm
True. All Thai currency carries a portrait of the king. Stepping on his image is considered an insult to the monarchy. Penalty up to 15 years in prison. Usually drunk tourists damage or abuse the currency – tear notes or throw coins. They usually spend 3 months in prison and then get deported.