Thailand is ramping up its efforts to combat the growing problem of illegal e-cigarette sales, with the government considering the establishment of a special committee to lead the charge. As reported by the Bangkok Post on March 8, 2025, more than 9,000 e-cigarette sales websites have been blocked so far, and the crackdown is set to intensify in the near future.
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The Bangkok city government has announced a new, stringent initiative to crack down on the sale and use of vapes or e-cigarettes around schools. The aim is to achieve a 100 percent smoke-free and drug-free environment in and around schools throughout the Thai capital.
Read moreThe Thai Cabinet has approved a draft ministerial regulation that prohibits students from possessing or using e-cigarettes, e-hookahs, and other psychoactive substances, as proposed by the Ministry of Education. The regulation aims to amend the Child Protection Act B.E. 2546 (2003) to address the growing threat posed by these products.
Read moreAccording to ENDS Cigarette Smoke Thailand (ECST), Thailand currently prohibits the use of e-cigarettes, but is discussing the end of the ban.
Read moreStarting next month, Thailand will enforce a smoking ban on 20 of its most popular tourist beaches, including hotspots like Phuket, Koh Samui, and Pattaya. Violators risk up to a year in prison or a fine of 100,000 baht ($3,000; £2,280). The move follows alarming findings by the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR), which reported that cigarette butts accounted for a third of all beach litter.
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