Key points:
1.The Thai Ministry of Education has announced a nationwide ban on the use and distribution of e-cigarettes in schools and government agencies.
2.The driving force behind the policy is the significant increase in the use of e-cigarettes among teenagers, driven by online advertising and easy access.
3.The measures being implemented include setting up signage for "no e-cigarette zones," strengthening law enforcement supervision, and conducting health risk awareness campaigns.
4.Those who violate the regulations will face disciplinary action, the government emphasizes that law enforcement will be strictly enforced.
According to E.vnexpress.net, on May 8, in response to the continuing increase in e-cigarette use among adolescents, the Thai Ministry of Education announced on May 7 that the use and distribution of e-cigarette products are banned in all schools and government offices nationwide.
Karom Polpornklang, Deputy Government Spokesperson of Thailand, stated that the decision was made in response to the increasing consumption of e-cigarettes among student groups. The growing popularity of e-cigarettes among young people is a cause for concern, as it is primarily driven by targeted online advertising and easy access to products.
The Ministry of Education has established a comprehensive implementation mechanism, which includes prominently displaying "No e-cigarette" signs in all schools and public offices, clearly defining these areas as non-smoking zones; strengthening supervision and enforcement to ensure timely detection and handling of violations, with offenders facing disciplinary action; launching a wide-ranging health promotion project, which will include educational courses and public outreach activities targeting students, teachers, and school administrators.
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