Public Conduct in Thailand: what are the rules for travelers?

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Public Conduct — Thailand

What travelers need to know about public conduct in Thailand. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

Short answer

Public Conduct in Thailand: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.

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Making a critical or defamatory comment about the Thai royal family is a serious crime — even defacing bank notes, which carry the King's image, can qualify as lèse-majesté.

Up to 15 years in prison per offense

§ US State Dept — Thailand

Verified Jul 6, 2026

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