The stupidest ways to end up behind bars in Asian countries (19 photos)

For non-compliance with which you can get a very real sentence, we are transported to Asia, where, no matter the law, it is a masterpiece! Judge for yourself...





For example, in Singapore since 1992 there has been an official ban on the sale, transportation and, of course, the use of chewing gum. The reason for this was problems with the maintenance of multi-storey buildings, the inhabitants of which, clearly not caring about the well-being of their own homes, threw used chewing gum anywhere but into the trash bin.



There was chewing gum on the floor, in mailboxes, in elevators and even in keyholes! Chewing gum left in public areas, on the ground and on sidewalks significantly increased the cost of cleaning and could result in damage to cleaning equipment. Chewing gum sticking to the seats of public buses and the clothes of passengers has also become an unpleasant problem.





Therefore, when going to Singapore, do not forget to empty your pockets of your favorite chewing gum. Otherwise, you may be in for an unpleasant surprise in the form of a fine or even arrest.



Thailand is also known for its dislike of chewing gum. No, no, you can bring, buy and, of course, chew gum - no one will deprive tourists of this right. But if, after looking at the local attractions, a traveler decides to throw the used chewing gum on the ground or sidewalk, problems will begin.



The fact is that such an offense in Thailand is punished quite severely - with a fine of several hundred dollars. If the violator does not have such an amount, then he will be sent to prison without fail - so to speak, to think about his behavior. By the way, approximately the same punishment can be received if you accidentally (or not accidentally) step on national coins and banknotes.



In China, any feature films whose main theme is at least somehow related to time travel are officially banned. At one point, or rather after the next annual film festival, the Chinese government came to the conclusion that with the help of the idea of ​​fantastic travel through space and time, filmmakers were not just trying to criticize modern China, but were also sowing doubts in viewers about the official interpretation of history.



Simply put, science fiction films about the past call into question the entire ideology of the Chinese government, which is why ordinary citizens may doubt the correctness of the decisions and actions of the authorities. And this, as you understand, is unacceptable... therefore, the penalties for violating this prohibition are the most severe.



Also, the Chinese authorities at the legislative level obliged all young (and not so young) people who have grandparents to visit them as often as possible, so that the elderly do not feel lonely or abandoned. It sounds quite strange, but there really is such a law in China. Moreover, even being too busy at work is not an excuse for canceling a visit to your beloved grandparents.



Those, in turn, feeling that they are not receiving enough attention and care from their relatives, can go to court to bring the negligent family to justice. Probably, according to the logic of the Chinese authorities, a short-term prison sentence or an impressive fine should somehow spur the desire of young people to communicate more often with their elderly relatives.



In Vietnam, you can get a prison sentence for less: for example, if you shake hands with a local resident or gesticulate too actively with your hands during a conversation. The fact is that the Vietnamese are a very calm people who value respectful treatment of each other and protect their personal space. That is why in Vietnam it is not customary to shake hands when meeting.



Also, while in this country as a tourist, you should not speak in a raised voice, much less wave your arms. The Vietnamese will not tolerate such disrespect for others. A restaurant visitor may be asked to leave the establishment if he suddenly decides to call the waiter, actively gesturing with his hands.



And in general, the Vietnamese are extremely sensitive to any physical contact, so even the slightest touch for them, and especially unexpected ones, is a potential threat or insult. This, as a rule, is followed by contacting the police, and then it’s up to Buddha to decide.



How about this: in Japan, you can get a very real prison sentence if you call a child the “wrong” name. Let me explain: in the Land of the Rising Sun, as well as in other Asian countries, the spiritual side of the issue is extremely strong. The Japanese firmly believe that “as you name a ship, so it will sail,” or, more precisely, the child’s entire future fate will largely depend on the name of the child.



That is why in the country at the legislative level there is a rule according to which it is not recommended to name newborns with names that carry something bad, destructive and frightening. In simple terms, ordinary Japanese cannot name their child what they want - it’s too much responsibility! If you call it the wrong way, the little person’s whole life is down the drain!



By the way, in Japan there have been more than once cases where modern parents, possessing remarkable imagination, named their children after fictional characters - and not always good ones. For this, by the way, there is a punishment in the country: parents can appear in court, and then pay a hefty fine or even receive several days of arrest. Well, the child, of course, will have to come up with a new name - in accordance with the beliefs of the Japanese people.



In Japan, there is another official ban that I cannot keep silent about - this is the ban on obesity. And, it would seem, where does such a problem come from, since the Japanese have always been famous for their diminutiveness and thinness?! But it turns out that not everything is so simple, and the problem of excess weight has not escaped Japan either. The country's authorities decided to fight it radically and immediately - at the state level and with the help of bans.



So, back in 2008, a law came into force in the Land of the Rising Sun, according to which all companies and municipalities are required to annually measure the waist size of their employees aged 40 to 74 years. The corresponding standards were even developed: 85 cm for men and 90 cm for women. Well, those whose volumes did not meet state standards (I can’t express it any other way) were given recommendations for losing weight and a “trial” period of 6 months.



If the employee did not comply with the mandatory standards after that, he... no, no, in this case there was no prison sentence. Close, though. He was forcibly sent to special weight loss courses, where the poor fellow, by and large, had no opportunity not to lose extra pounds and centimeters. Not a prison, of course, but it’s not pleasant either...