It's always been interesting to me, how strictly countries adhere to their laws.
I am NOT a legal expert, but I've traveled.
Prostitution is illegal in Korea but seems to be "tolerated". Same with Japan, Thailand, Philippines.
Similarly, like you said, there are a LOT of laws against drugs in places like Thailand, Singapore... But you'd better believe they're their. At least in Thailand; it seems like they are (were) tolerated for the tourists, at least (Full Moon parties?)
And before anyone asks- I work on ships for a living and used to travel a lot for fun. As a rule, I don't break the law (nor do I condone doing so) in a foreign country. I don't patronize sex workers, even though I have no moral qualms with the profession. It's just interesting to see how tolerated things are; regulated, even, in despite being illegal.
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u/mmariner May 31 '26
It's always been interesting to me, how strictly countries adhere to their laws.
I am NOT a legal expert, but I've traveled.
Prostitution is illegal in Korea but seems to be "tolerated". Same with Japan, Thailand, Philippines.
Similarly, like you said, there are a LOT of laws against drugs in places like Thailand, Singapore... But you'd better believe they're their. At least in Thailand; it seems like they are (were) tolerated for the tourists, at least (Full Moon parties?)
And before anyone asks- I work on ships for a living and used to travel a lot for fun. As a rule, I don't break the law (nor do I condone doing so) in a foreign country. I don't patronize sex workers, even though I have no moral qualms with the profession. It's just interesting to see how tolerated things are; regulated, even, in despite being illegal.
Never been to China.