List Of 30+ Bizarre Laws Around The World That Still Exist In 2025

By Ridam Sharma
Sat, 08 Feb 2025 12:46 PM (IST)

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List Of 30+ Bizarre Laws Around The World That Still Exist In 2025: The law and order maintain a stable framework in the society that ensures peace, security, and justice in the country. Laws are meant to maintain order, but some around the world are downright bizarre. These strange regulations can range from quirky to absurd, which questions our understanding of legal norms around the globe. From laws against forgetting your wife’s birthday to The UK’s Suspicious Salmon Handling Rules, numerous bizarre laws still exist in 2025.

As per Switzerland’s Nighttime Noise Ban, some apartment buildings legally enforce quiet hours after 10 pm, which prohibits tenants from flushing toilets, running dishwashers, or even showering. If found red-handed, violators may face fines or eviction. Japan is known worldwide for its healthy lifestyle and mindful living, however, Japan’s Metabo Law requires citizens aged 40–74 to maintain government-mandated waistlines (33.5 inches for men, 35.4 inches for women).

Recently, France’s Illegal Baby Names Law took the internet by storm, As per the law, French parents can’t simply name their child "Nutella" or "Strawberry."

India is no less, in parts of our country, the drinking age is 25 or more and flying a kite or balloon without a permit can land you in jail. However, in Thailand, it is legally required that everyone must wear underwear when leaving their house. In Arizona, cutting a cactus can land offenders a 25-year prison sentence.

Let's take a look at the list of 30+ bizarre laws around the world that still exist in 2025:

Country/Region	Law
Switzerland	Illegal to slam a car door after 10 PM
Singapore	Banned chewing gum (unless therapeutic)
China	Monks require permission before reincarnating
Poland	Winnie-the-Pooh is forbidden from playgrounds due to his lack of pants and unclear gender
France	Prohibits dying within the town limits unless a cemetery spot is secured
Thailand	Illegal to drive shirtless
Thailand	Illegal to insult or defame the monarchy (prison sentence of 3 to 15 years)
Thailand	Vapes and e-cigarettes are illegal
Thailand	Carrying more than 120 playing cards is banned
Indonesia	Sex outside marriage is illegal in some places (effective 2025)
Vietnam	Illegal to badmouth political parties
Vietnam	Taking certain items out of the country is illegal (religious items, antiques)
Laos	Illegal to hook up with Lao citizens
Hong Kong	Don’t pick flowers on government land
Japan	Cough and cold medicines can be illegal
Taiwan	Wearing a scary mask can land you in jail
Taiwan	Ticket scalping can get you fined
Australia	Don't climb Uluru
Australia	Don’t ring doorbells without a good reason (South Australia)
Australia	Don’t annoy people with your musical instrument (Northern Territory)
Fiji	Sunbathing or showing excess skin can result in a fine
Brazil	Illegal to smoke in public
Brazil	Don't use a mobile phone inside a bank
Brazil	Take masks off inside
Brazil	It's illegal for women to be topless on the beach
Brazil	Gambling is illegal
Cuba	Illegal for tourists to use the local transport system
Cuba	Littering is against the law
Multiple Caribbean	Camouflage clothing is illegal for civilians
Italy	Watch out for showing too much skin
Greece	Don't wear high heels at key historical sites
Spain	It’s illegal to urinate in the ocean

These are just a few examples of the many strange laws still in effect around the world. While some may have historical context or practical reasons behind them, others seem to defy logic altogether!