Thread: Bali about to impose a bikini ban

Bali cracks down on how tourists behave and dress in proposed campaign


Bali is the one of the most popular destinations for Australians with roughly 91,000 travellers visiting the island in January this year alone.

And while most Aussies tend to be on their best behaviour, an increasing number are causing chaos and breaking local rules – and the Balinese have had enough.
What many may forget is Bali is a conservative island in a deeply religious country, but to tourists, Bali is a carefree paradise where anything goes.
But those tourists – and not just Aussies – looking to misbehave and dress inappropriately should think twice.
Bali Tourism Board chairman Ida Bagus Agung Partha Adnyana is on the brink of launching a public campaign that will see billboards installed where customs are flouted the most – such as the more popular locations of Kuta, Seminyak, Legian, Canggu, Ubud, Sanur, Nusa Dua, and Uluwatu.

Bali is on the brink of launching a campaign to crack down on how tourists dress and behave. Picture: iStock
Mr Adnyana said they’re currently in the “socialisation” phase of a new campaign which will aim to build awareness among visitors and educate tourists on how to behave in cultural settings.
“The point is that tourists respect Balinese cultural customs by dressing well and neatly, following in an orderly manner, carrying out traffic activities and not doing things that are outside the provisions,” he told The Bali Sun.

It will see billboards installed where customs are flouted the most. Picture: iStock
The proposal has been tabled and officials are now awaiting public feedback.
It will see at least 10 large billboards installed with instructions and advice in foreign languages, including English.
“Indeed, we are welcoming and accept everything. Guests are king – but don’t abuse,” Mr Adnyana said.
The tourism board said it will collaborate with influencers, tourism stakeholders and e-commerce business to help spread the message.
Angus Kidman, travel expert at Finder, said it isn’t a surprising move from the Bali Tourism Board.
“In recent years we’ve seen increasing efforts by Indonesian authorities to clamp down on unruly behaviour,” Mr Kidman told news.com.au.

Some Aussies have become infamous among locals for causing chaos and breaking local rules, earning the nickname ‘Bali bogans’. Here an Aussie man coped backlash for doing a burnout in the middle of a busy street.
“The most infamous example is the ‘bonk ban’ on unmarried couples. Authorities say that won’t apply to tourists, but it does reinforce that Indonesia takes this issue seriously.
“Good manners and respect are essential for all tourists in every destination. You’re risking a fine or even deportation if you run wild and ignore local attitudes.”
Aussies have been caught out for their rude behaviour and inappropriate outfits when visiting sacred areas in the past.
In October last year, an Aussie man was shamed online after a video emerged of him doing a burnout on a rented scooter in the middle of a busy road.
It prompted backlash with hundreds of people calling out his behaviour as “disrespectful”.

A tourist said she was given clothes to cover-up while visiting a temple. Picture: TikTok
In 2019, an apprentice builder from Adelaide, made international headlines when he fly-kicked a man off his motorbike after a cocktail-induced binge resulted in allegations of assault and smashed windows.
And a tourist shared a TikTok this year saying she went to a temple and was given clothes to cover-up because, “I’m dressed like a hooker.”
It appears she was wearing just a bikini.
Meanwhile, in 2016 a young woman dressed in a bikini sparked outrage in Bali when she was photographed in a yoga pose in front of a temple.



The crackdown on “dressing well” comes as many may not understand the conservative culture, wearing skimpy clothes, and even going topless, in certain areas such as sacred temples.
The announcement comes just days after the provincial government confirmed that they had launched a dedicated task force to crack down on foreigners working illegally on the island.

https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/warnings/bali-cracks-down-on-how-tourists-behave-and-dress-in-proposed-campaign/news-story/e932fcb595b36e38d022a2de90ad4cda

Poor old Chas, he’ll have to ditch his thong.

Har, har.

Very cheap escape for Aussies. Cheaper to go to Bali from Perth than to Melbourne. Never been there and never will. The Bali bombing apparently wasnt a big enough message for some. It may be a hindu island but it is still a muslim country where anti Australia views are popular for politicians down on popularity trying to gain voter support.
Having spent time in Surabaya for work on multiple occasions, I was surprised at their negative beliefs regarding Australia (a country that has given literally billions in aid) and this was from educated people. Not just the ignorant poorly educated Islamic nutters that abound there.

Originally Posted by Hugh Cow

Very cheap escape for Aussies. Cheaper to go to Bali from Perth than to Melbourne. Never been there and never will. The Bali bombing apparently wasnt a big enough message for some. It may be a hindu island but it is still a muslim country where anti Australia views are popular for politicians down on popularity trying to gain voter support.
Having spent time in Surabaya for work on multiple occasions, I was surprised at their negative beliefs regarding Australia (a country that has given literally billions in aid) and this was from educated people. Not just the ignorant poorly educated Islamic nutters that abound there.

I wonder if they have a point?

It's not too much to ask not to dress like a fucking slapper or a stupid bogan when away from the beach or pool.

Originally Posted by Hugh Cow

just the ignorant poorly educated Islamic nutters that abound there.

Bali is 87% Hindu.

The poorly educated are the ones that think it's 87% muslim.

You can switch to a sizeable sarong.

Indonesia plans changes re beachwear that will have zero impact.

UK passes something like its sixth change to immigration laws that will never be enforceable.

Doubtless it keeps some people in work, and others merely paid.

Perhaps they could set up an aussie shithead only area where they can all go and get tatts, hair braids, pissed and vomit over each other. Make it like a giant aussie only toilet and it can be flushed every day before the next plane-load arrives.

Originally Posted by Ukan Kizmiaz

Perhaps they could set up an aussie shithead only area where they can all go and get tatts, hair braids, pissed and vomit over each other. Make it like a giant aussie only toilet and it can be flushed every day before the next plane-load arrives.

I think only a tiny minority of Australians cause offence. I rarely need to leave Sanur anyway, but apocryphal stories from Canggu, Seminyak and Kuta always available, replete with exaggeration.

The proximity of Australia and tourism does help with availability of a western diet. Especially top quality steaks!

Originally Posted by Ukan Kizmiaz

Perhaps they could set up an aussie shithead only area where they can all go and get tatts, hair braids, pissed and vomit over each other. Make it like a giant aussie only toilet and it can be flushed every day before the next plane-load arrives.

They have one. It's called Kuta.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

It's not too much to ask not to dress like a fucking slapper or a stupid bogan when away from the beach or pool.

I agree. Dress appropriately and show some fucking respect. I see these kunts in vientiane, shirtless etc, it doesn't go down well with the locals it's a city not a beach. Put a fucking shirt on.

I was thinking of a sojourn to Bali about the middle of the year hopefully this doesn't apply to Moobs

They are bloody noisy the Aussies, I think they all learnt how to whisper in a sawmill. Embarrassing coonts actually

Originally Posted by BLD

I was thinking of a sojourn to Bali about the middle of the year hopefully this doesn't apply to Moobs

I don’t recall your moobs upsetting anyone when you last visited Samui? I prefer draft beers personally. My local has a good choice of Belgian/Dutch beers and cider, including a nice dark stout on tap. Half a roast chicken and 4 draft beers is about 10 quid in English money IDR200k. It’s only 5 minutes walk from the beach. Why buy gassy bottled crap when it’s on tap and cheaper?

Happy days then,will.be in touch mate