Every country has its own set of quirks when it comes to rules and regulations, and Thailand is no exception. While many laws are designed to keep order, protect citizens or preserve national identity, some stand out for being unexpectedly unusual and surprisingly fascinating.

The wife of a lawyer who vanished after being snatched off the streets of Bangkok 15 years ago urged Thailand on Tuesday to toughen laws to end impunity of officials accused of carrying out enforced disappearances.