Vaping a way to cut smoking death toll?
March 17, 2025 by bangkokpost.com
Vaping a way to cut smoking death toll?
President of Ends Cigarette Smoking Thailand, Asa Saligupta, discusses vaping benefits and contrasts it with smoking dangers in a Bangkok Post podcast. Vaping has helped many quit smoking, proven to be safer, and supported by UK's health service. Despite this, Thailand outlaws e-cigarettes, influencing farmers and public health negatively. Research shows vaping aids smoking cessation, but Thai bans affect lives and tourism. Concerns about underage vaping exist, but regulating access rather than banning is suggested. Licensed vaping solutions are widespread in Thailand, while illegal products may pose risks. Asa advocates for legalizing vaping as a safer alternative to smoking, emphasizing personal choice and public health evidence.
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
