> In basically all of South-East Asia on-the-spot fines are routine and expected. If you don't go that route and it hits the books you are in for a world of tro

> In basically all of South-East Asia on-the-spot fines are routine and expected. If you don't go that route and it hits the books you are in for a world of trouble and no amount of coffee money will save you. Except in Singapore. Don't bribe the cops in Singapore — the police and other law enforcement officials are paid a very decent wage here [1], and they'll just report you to save their own skin. [1] https://www.police.gov.sg/Join-SPF/Police-Officer/Direct-Entry-Sergeant https://www.police.gov.sg/Join-SPF/Police-Officer/Direct-Ent...