- CHEWING GUM IN SINGAPORE
In super-clean Singapore, it’s not just chewing the gum, but also importing it that is a total no-no. The ban on chewing gum was introduced in 1992 as just one of many laws to improve the cleanliness of the island: there are also bans on spitting, graffiti and littering. However, as of 2004, chewing gums with health benefits, such as nicotine gum, are available for purchase.
- In Thailand, stepping on Thai money could land you with a hefty jail sentence because the Thai banknotes have the image of the King on them, and stepping on them could be construed as an insult to the monarchy.
- You might think that feeding the pigeons in St. Mark’s Square is a quintessential Venice activity but beware: this tradition was banned in 2008 due to fears the historic buildings in the square might be damaged by increasing numbers of the pests. Tourists who flout the law could face hefty fines.
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