By Mohammad Al-Mawla
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (KUNA) -- The Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Thailand Abdullah, Al-Sharhan stressed, in remarks to KUNA on Tuesday, it is vital that tourists to Thailand mind the laws and norms of the host country to avoid any run-ins with the law during their stay.
The diplomat said, "most important among regulations to mind is the one which states the visa Kuwaiti tourists get at Thai ports allows them to stay in the country for 30 days and no more, without possibility of extension." "Those wishing to stay longer must issue the appropriate visa at the Thai Embassy in Kuwait before they head here." He added, "Violating this law would have legal consequences, and penalties are also imposed in proportion to the length of the violation." Another thing to remember according to the ambassador is that Thailand's Customs only allow entry of a maximum 10 packs of cigarettes per adult, and "high sums are imposed in penalty if a traveler is found to be in possession of more than this set limit." The diplomat also urged Kuwaiti visitors to Thailand to remember that carrying any items that must be declared upon entry according to local laws means they must cross through the customs path marked in red, or risk being accused of smuggling or tax evasion.
The Kuwaiti Embassy in Bangkok today issued a statement indicating laws, regulations, and norms that visitors must be aware of and adhere to during their stay to avoid any legal complications.(end) mam.wsa