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CRIMINAL LAW IN THAILAND Part LXXI: Nudity at clubs
- Published: 10/07/2011 at 02:54 AM
- Newspaper section: Spectrum
Last time we discussed public nudity, such as tourists on a beach. Under Section 388 of Thailand's Criminal Code, it is a petty crime, punishable by a fine of 500 baht.
What about nudity in entertainment and nightlife? That, too, is illegal. As with beach nudity, those going nude in private clubs and bars are considered to be doing so in public, because it can be seen by members of the public, however willing.
Furthermore, Section 388 prohibits revealing clothing in the same context. There is no hard and fast definition of "revealing clothing" and this is defined by Thai custom and local tradition and the context of the act. For example, going topless in a bar would be considered a violation of Section 388, whereas breastfeeding in a public market would not.
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