Thailand Cracks Down Harder on Vape Possession. Is There Hope?
March 25, 2025 by filtermag.org
Thailand Cracks Down Harder on Vape Possession. Is There Hope?
Thailand launched a crackdown on nicotine vapes due to youth vaping fears and police corruption concerns. Despite severe penalties for possession or selling vapes, police raids and website shutdowns persist. Efforts to combat illicit sales have expanded to target regular citizens, sparking debate on legalization. A newly formed committee suggests policy changes to parliament, with hopes to lift the vaping ban. Advocates stress the importance of regulating vapes with age restrictions for consumer safety. Reports of police corruption and exaggerated media coverage fuel the ongoing debate on Thailand's vaping policies. With 81,000 vapers in Thailand, there is optimism for a more balanced approach to tobacco harm reduction.
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
