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Thailand is a beautiful country to visit with a notoriously wild night life. Many people think of the city of Bangkok and bangkok bars and assume that it is a place where 'anything goes'. However, that is actually not completely true. When visiting a foreign country, it is always good to read up on laws and regulations before you go.

When you are in a foreign country, you should never carry your original documents with you unless you know you are going to need them. This would be the case if you were boarding an airplane. You should always make a photocopy of the information (your driver's license, your passport, your birth certificate) and store the originals in your hotel safe or in your hotel room.

Because bangkok bars are popular tourist attractions, they are also common places for pick pockets, thieves, and others who would like to cheat the unknowing tourist out of their money and/or personal possessions. Always make sure, especially when consuming alcohol (or other drugs that are legal in bangkok) that you keep track of your personal belongings at all times.

Additionally because of the increased popularity for everyone, Thailand's government and bar owners have worked to pass laws that will make tourists feel safer and be better able to enjoy themselves. For example, identification is now required at the entrance before anyone can enter a bar. To guarantee your own entry, you might want to call ahead and ask if your passport will suffice to allow you entry into the place you want to visit.

Much like the United States, second hand smoke has become a major issue in Thailand. Because of this, there are new laws about if and when patrons at bangkok bars are allowed to smoke. The laws are constantly changing and depend on the time of day, day of the week, and the particular club. It is always best to check ahead if being able to smoke is important to you.

Strip clubs are an extremely popular type of bar in Bangkok. These places are open late at night. Compared to clubs and bars in the United States, Thailand's clubs have more relaxed rules. Thailand has different laws pertaining to these establishments. "Katoeys" or transvestites are common terms heard in Bangkok bars. Knowing a little about the culture of where you are visiting can save you trouble and embarrassment in foreign lands.