Thailand

Thailand Cabinet approves new student behavior regulations to ban e-cigarettes and other substances posing threats to students.

Thai party MP and e-cigarette committee chair Niyom Wiwattanaditkul presented a report proposing strict e-cigarette regulations and ban.

Thailand customs seize over $880,000 worth of illegal goods, including e-cigarettes and nitrous oxide, violating import laws.

Thai DSI seizes over 47,000 e-cigarettes worth $300,000 in a joint operation with customs authorities in Chumphon.

Thai parliament committee to evaluate legalizing e-cigarette sales amidst strong opposition, citing concerns about public health and underage use.

Thai authorities seize 6,800 e-cigarettes in crackdown on smuggling ring targeting youth, arrest Chinese national in Bangkok.

Thailand has introduced a "QR Cigarette" system to enhance tax collection efficiency and transparency for tobacco products. Consumers can scan the QR code to verify product authenticity and report counterfeit or smuggled goods directly to tax authorities.

Thai police raided a building disguised as a cosmetics factory but used for producing and assembling vape components. A Chinese national and 22 Myanmar workers were arrested, and a significant amount of vape products and equipment was seized.