 And vape fans will have to leave their e-cigarettes in the UK, as Thailand has had a ban on the import, export, sale and possession of vaping products since November 2014. Christopher Nye, senior content editor at overseas property experts YourOverseasHome, said: 'Before travelling or moving to a new country, it's always a good idea to get to grips with their culture and customs – and that includes any weird and wonderful laws that are enforced. 'Staying on the right side of these laws is imperative not only to keep the peace, but failure to do so could land you a hefty fine, deportation, or even imprisonment in some cases!' Check out the 10 surprising and weird items that are banned abroad below... Flip flops - Capri (Italy) You can wear flip flops around the majority of Italy, but you're not allowed to take them to the island of Capri. Here, it's illegal to wear 'excessively noisy' footwear - including flip flops - as locals value their 'peace and quiet'. Capri has){kind=link}
While everyone knows not to slip a weapon or explosives into your luggage, some entrants on the banned list are less obvious when flying on passenger jets to certain countries
Brits planning holidays are being urged to leave the likes of flip flops and chewing gum at home – or potentially face a hefty fine when arriving abroad.
Travel experts have revealed that there are some weird and wonderful bans around the world on everyday items – so you’ll want to double-check your luggage before jetting abroad in case you’ve accidentally packed an item that is blacklisted.
While everyone knows not to slip a weapon or explosives into your luggage, some entrants on the banned list are less obvious.
For example, in Singapore it has been against the law to import and sell chewing gum since 1992, when the legislation was passed in an attempt to help improve the cleanliness of the island.