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The dark side of vaping
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/12/2025
» The latest crackdown on e‑cigarette labs in Pattaya and Bangkok this week is a stark reminder that e‑cigarettes -- illegal products that have become a lifestyle accessory for young people and partygoers -- are growing more widespread and more dangerous.
Vape dilemma heats up
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/03/2025
» Photos of Chorayuth Chatupornprasith, MP of the People's Party, vaping in parliament have caused a stir, especially as there are parliamentary moves to revise policies for e-cigarettes, which are currently illegal in Thailand.
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.
Diabolical toy pods merit firm ban
Oped, Nithat Sirichotiratana, Published on 11/04/2024
» The latest news on the rising popularity of "toy pods" -- as well as the Bangkok Post's editorial titled "Save children from toy pods" -- reminded me of commercial determinants of health (CDoH), a topic which was addressed at the Prince Mahidol Award Conference in January.
Save children from toy pods
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/04/2024
» The news about "toy pods" -- a new type of e-cigarette that is proving popular among young students -- might be quite shocking for parents. The lukewarm reaction from the government is more shocking still.
Big Tobacco is now falling under the 'Zynfluence'
News, Andrea Felsted, Published on 30/03/2024
» For Big Tobacco, the ideal user of one of its nicotine pouches is an older ex-smoker who indulges in the tiny packets to get their daily dose of the stimulant.
Are vape laws vapid?
Tatat Bunnag, Published on 23/10/2023
» Over the past several years, we have seen the world wake up to the question of whether vapes and e-cigarettes are a better alternative to tobacco, which is well documented as harmful to our health. Authorities in the UK are preparing to ban the sale and manufacture of single-use vapes by next year, and the latest Netflix docu-series Big Vape: The Rise And Fall Of Juul also discusses the various issues.
Do as King Rama IX
Oped, Postbag, Published on 11/02/2023
» Re: “2 activists get bail as lives at risk”, (BP, Feb 8). The Criminal Court approved bail for the two political activists, “Tawan” and “Bam”, who are on hunger strike to ensure human rights, freedom of expression, and the ending of Sections 112 and 116 concerning lese majeste and sedition, respectively. However, the two young girls insist on continuing their strike.
Due for a poll
Oped, Postbag, Published on 08/02/2023
» Re: "Sympathy, but little support for protest", (Opinion, Feb 6).
Vape issue has no easy fix
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/02/2023
» The recent news of police extorting tourists for possessing e-cigarettes raises the question of whether it's time or not to legalise these electronic devices. But it's an issue that goes beyond limiting the income stream of crooked cops.