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New campaign to curb children's vape use
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/06/2024
» The National Health Commission Office (NHCO) has agreed on five principles to prevent e-cigarette use among children and adolescents, as studies show that the earlier a person starts using tobacco, the higher the chance of developing an addictive lifelong habit.
New vape crackdown looms to protect kids
News, Published on 01/06/2024
» Authorities will take urgent action to combat the illegal use of electric cigarettes, saying it is important to suppress them as makers are increasingly preying on children, putting their health at risk.
Rise of the killer 'toys'
Oped, Editorial, Published on 31/05/2024
» As we celebrate World No Tobacco Day today, society, especially parents, are facing a new challenge -- the rise of young smokers and deceptively packaged but harmful tobacco products like "toy pods", the fifth generation of e-cigarettes designed to be both collectable and appealing to youngsters.
'Gen Z' group alarmed by rise in vaping in schools
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 28/05/2024
» A campaign is gaining traction to eradicate e-cigarettes from schools where use has increased more than fivefold in the last seven years, according to studies cited by campaigners.
Narcotic-level penalties await for vaping in schools
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/05/2024
» The Education Ministry will amend its regulation to list e-cigarettes in the prohibited category of narcotics, Suthep Kaengsanthia, permanent secretary, said on Wednesday.
Police arrest 4, seize drugs, vape pods
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/05/2024
» Four suspects -- two Singaporeans, one Filipina and a Thai -- have been arrested for selling illicit drugs and vaping devices.
E-cigarette fines rise to discourage sales
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/05/2024
» The Customs Department will fine e-cigarette importers double an item's value plus tax to discourage further sales among the public, especially teenagers.
Raids target e-cigarette businesses
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 22/04/2024
» Police have raided an e-cigarette shop in Surat Thani which allegedly had a monthly turnover of one million baht and two warehouses in Nonthaburi where e-cigarettes worth 20 million baht were seized.
Police hit vape shops eyeing students
News, Published on 20/04/2024
» Police have raided five e-cigarette shops near universities and communities in Bangkok and seized 10,000 e-cigarettes worth three million baht.
Police urge joint effort in vape war
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/04/2024
» The Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) is asking for a concerted push to help protect Thai youths from the negative health consequences posed by e-cigarettes.