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Thailand’s government is reminding tourists of the nation’s current anti-smoking laws. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) says travellers should be aware that electronic cigarettes, shishas, and electronic shishas are currently illegal. Furthermore, the TAT says there is no smoking in public areas as part of the broader Tobacco Control Law which aims to promote a clean, safe and smoke-free environment. The reminder comes after recent incidents have seen foreign travellers facing fines or arrest after using such devices as electronic cigarettes while being unaware of their illegality. According to the Phuket Express, electronic cigarettes and shishas were banned back in 2014 for health reasons as well as their potential to encourage young people to take up the bad habit. Related news “Transfer to an inactive post’ – punishment or paradise? 10 hours ago Speedboat engulfed in flames sinks off Koh Samui, Thailand 10 hours ago … [Read more...] about Thailand’s Tourism Authority reminds visitors of current anti-smoking laws

Thailand’s Digital Economy and Society Minister says it’s about time that e-cigarettes be legalised. The Minister, Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, thinks Thailand should amend the law to reflect the lives of many people in developed countries. According to Thai PBS World, Chaiwut added that Thailand’s neighbouring countries of Singapore and Malaysia have already legalised electronic smoking devices. “The key issue is to legalise (e-cigarettes), if we believe that this is the way of life and a freedom and it is accepted by the majority, then we should do it,” said the DES minister, adding that making e-cigarettes legal will also help generate tax revenue for the state.” He also says that e-cigarettes are currently smuggled into the country and offered for sale online with impunity due to the law remaining unchanged. Related news “Transfer to an inactive post’ – punishment or paradise? 10 hours ago Speedboat engulfed in flames sinks off Koh … [Read more...] about Thailand’s Digital Economy and Society Minister says e-cigarettes should be legalised

PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – Thailand news selected by Gazette editors for Phuket’s international community Driver who mowed down three police officers released on bail The Nation / Phuket Gazette PHUKET: The driver, who allegedly mowed down three police officers and wounded three others in a car accident in downtown Bangkok on Sunday (story here ), was released on bail yesterday after his uncle posted a Bt1.4-million land title deed as guarantee. The bail was actually set at Bt500,000. Related news “Transfer to an inactive post’ – punishment or paradise? 10 hours ago Speedboat engulfed in flames sinks off Koh Samui, Thailand 10 hours ago Nawaphorn Phetkaew, 25, is expected to report to Criminal Court on June 16, while police wait to interview 10 witnesses and await forensic results. Nawaphorn’s uncle Prachuap Chumai said the family would take responsibility and had already spoken to the deceased cops’ relatives in order to … [Read more...] about Driver who mowed down three police officers released on bail

Stock photo via Flickr 63 of 77 provinces in Thailand are now requiring the public to wear face masks while outside to help curb the spread of Covid-19 . The rule has been extended from the previous 56 provinces, to now include those provinces of: NORTHEAST: Nakhon Ratchasima Bung Kan Related news “Transfer to an inactive post’ – punishment or paradise? 10 hours ago Speedboat engulfed in flames sinks off Koh Samui, Thailand 10 hours ago Nong Bua Lam Phu Roi Et CENTRAL PLAINS: Sing Buri Nakhon Sawan SOUTHERN: Chumphon The 56 provinces already requiring face masks at all public places include: Sukhothai Tak Phetchabun Uttaradit Lamphun Phitsanulok Chiang Mai NORTHEAST: Yasothon Nong Khai Ubon Ratchathani Chaiyaphum Maha Sarakham Mukdahan Si Sa Ket Surin Udon Thani Loei Amnat Charoen Buri Ram Nakhon Phanom Khon Kaen Kalasin In addition, curfews … [Read more...] about 63 of 77 Thai provinces require public to wear face masks, curfews in 8 provinces