GFN News #155 | THAI THR ADVOCATES FIGHT BACK AGAINST VAPE BAN | Featuring Asa Saligupta
June 04, 2025 by gfn.tv
GFN News #155 | THAI THR ADVOCATES FIGHT BACK AGAINST VAPE BAN | Featuring Asa Saligupta
For 11 years Thailand has enforced a strict prohibition of vapes, with the resulting crackdown allegedly pushing vapers towards the black market. But advocates have created a strong community opposed to this ban, emphasising the right of people who smoke to quit using safer nicotine products. To examine the intricacies of Thailand's vape ban, we're joined today by Asa Saligupta, a leading Thai vaping advocate.
18.90% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 11.0 million current smokers in Thailand 37.70% of men are current smokers but only 1.80% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
