e-cigarettes

  • Thailand NewsHouse committee sparks crackdown on e-cigarettes in schools

    House committee sparks crackdown on e-cigarettes in schools

    The House committee is demanding tough new measures to tackle the troublesome issue of e-cigarettes, amidst growing concern over their widespread use among schoolchildren. In a stark warning, Opas Almaseri, spokesperson for the House Standing Committee on E-Cigarette Regulation, revealed alarming reports showing that these gadgets are cunningly marketed to the youth. Despite a firm ban on e-cigarettes in Thailand,…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok police raid leads to seizure of illegal contraband, sex toys

    Bangkok police raid leads to seizure of illegal contraband, sex toys

    Police in Min Buri district conducted raids on three locations linked to a Chinese financier, resulting in the arrest of Thai and foreign nationals for illegal entry and the seizure of a substantial amount of contraband, including over 10,000 sex toys and numerous e-cigarettes. Today, February 6, Police Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom, Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, along with…

  • Thailand NewsE-cigarette crisis on national agenda over youth vaping surge

    E-cigarette crisis on national agenda over youth vaping surge

    Civil networks have collectively decided to elevate the e-cigarette issue to a national agenda following a significant increase in young vapers over the past year. This topic was discussed during a seminar hosted by the Senate committee on Social Development, Children, Youth, Women, the Elderly, People with Disabilities, the Underprivileged, and Social Diversity. The event took place on January 30…

  • Pattaya NewsSmoky bust: E-cigarettes worth 10 million baht seized in Si Racha

    Smoky bust: E-cigarettes worth 10 million baht seized in Si Racha

    Si Racha police have intensified their efforts against illegal imports, seizing more than 47,000 e-cigarettes valued at 10 million baht. The significant seizure took place yesterday, December 24, at Laem Chabang Port, located in the Si Racha district of Chon Buri province. This decisive action is part of a broader campaign initiated by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra aimed at curbing…

  • Crime NewsThai police seize chemicals for illegal Etomidate e-cigarette mix

    Thai police seize chemicals for illegal Etomidate e-cigarette mix

    Bangkok police yesterday seized chemicals used to produce the drug Etomidate, which is being illegally mixed with e-cigarettes. This operation uncovered enough materials to create 600,000 units of the dangerous substance, capable of causing respiratory failure. The pursuit of four Chinese nationals involved is currently underway. At 1.30pm yesterday, December 12 a press conference was held at the Office of…

  • Thailand NewsVape escape: Police bust smuggled e-cigarette stash in Bangkok

    Vape escape: Police bust smuggled e-cigarette stash in Bangkok

    Police from the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) made a significant breakthrough in Bangkok, seizing a large cache of illicit e-cigarettes smuggled from abroad. Officers arrested a 37 year old Chinese national named Lee during a raid in the Bang Bon area, confiscating 6,800 e-cigarette units. The operation was led by Puttidech Boonkapue, the commander of the ECD, who directed…

  • Thailand NewsBlowing smoke: House panel’s vape verdict sparks fiery debate

    Blowing smoke: House panel’s vape verdict sparks fiery debate

    In a twist that’s left health experts fuming, the House special committee on e-cigarettes has rolled out a controversial trio of recommendations that some claim cater to the pro-smoking lobby. The options on the table: uphold the complete ban on e-cigarettes, legalise heated tobacco products (HTPs), or give the all-clear to all forms of e-cigarettes. Cue a storm of backlash…

  • Thailand NewsVaping a chance: Thailand aims to clear the air for 20,000 youths

    Vaping a chance: Thailand aims to clear the air for 20,000 youths

    The Public Health Ministry plans to rehabilitate 20,000 young e-cigarette users as part of its efforts to curb the spread of e-cigarettes, according to Minister Somsak Thepsutin. vaping a chance: health ministry aims to clear the air for 20,000 youths! Somsak’s announcement came in response to concerns raised by Senator Premsak Piayura during a Senate meeting about the increasing use…

  • Thailand NewsPolice seize e-cigarettes disguised as toys worth 10 million baht

    Police seize e-cigarettes disguised as toys worth 10 million baht

    Police raided a warehouse belonging to the major northern Thai online e-cigarette dealer, YAI VAPE, seizing 30,000 items worth 10 million baht. The police found the e-cigarettes disguised as toys to avoid detection by parents and teachers. The Ministry of Public Health is pushing for legislative changes to close legal loopholes. Thai police conducted a press conference today to announce…

  • Thailand NewsPuff the magic danger: Letting kids vape could land you in hot water

    Puff the magic danger: Letting kids vape could land you in hot water

    Allowing your little ones to puff away on e-cigarettes or even just breathing in that vapour at home might land you in hot water warned a government official. Child health and rights experts are sounding the alarm, warning that such actions could be a serious breach of child protection laws. Sapphasit Khumpraphan, a member of the National Child Protection Committee, called…

  • Thailand NewsPathum Thani police seize e-cigarettes worth 36 million baht

    Pathum Thani police seize e-cigarettes worth 36 million baht

    Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) officers raided two large warehouses storing e-cigarettes in Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, with a seized value exceeding 36 million baht. This operation followed a previous raid in Bang Kapi, Bangkok, in March. At 5pm yesterday, August 9, Assistant Police Commissioner Nirandon Lueamsri, along with the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) Division 2 and other officials…

  • Thailand NewsThailand calls for strict e-cigarette law amid rising seizures

    Thailand calls for strict e-cigarette law amid rising seizures

    Thailand’s Deputy Public Health Minister called for the creation of a distinct law aimed at restricting the use and sale of e-cigarettes, citing the ineffectiveness of current regulations. During a discussion at the National Health Commission Office yesterday, Health Minister Thanakrit Jitareerat highlighted the absence of a specific law addressing e-cigarettes. While the Public Health Ministry has established a task…

  • Thailand NewsNorth Thailand: Police seize 66,000 smuggled e-cigarettes

    North Thailand: Police seize 66,000 smuggled e-cigarettes

    Police seized 66,000 smuggled e-cigarettes valued at over 15 million baht from a warehouse in Mueang, Uttaradit, northern Thailand. The Thai Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) and other relevant agencies announced the successful operation during a press conference yesterday. CPPD officers had been investigating illegal online e-cigarette sellers who targeted juveniles by disguising the products as cartoon characters. These toy-like…

  • Thailand Newse-cigarettes worth 3 million baht seized across Chanthaburi

    e-cigarettes worth 3 million baht seized across Chanthaburi

    Police in Chanthaburi launched a significant crackdown on illegal e-cigarette sales, confiscating over 3 million baht worth of contraband and discovering that children as young as 12 are purchasing and using these products openly. Under the supervision of Assistant Minister of Public Health Thanakrit Jittarareerat, the operation was conducted by a team of officers from the Technology Crime Suppression Division,…

  • HealthVaping in Thailand – everything you need to know

    Vaping in Thailand – everything you need to know

    Vaping has gained immense popularity worldwide as an alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes. However, the legal landscape and cultural attitudes towards vaping can vary significantly from one country to another. Thailand is one such country where vaping is a topic of significant interest and controversy. In this article, we’ll explore everything you need to know about vaping in Thailand, including…

  • Thailand NewsOnline cough syrup seller arrested, admits to using profits for family

    Online cough syrup seller arrested, admits to using profits for family

    Police conducted an operation today to track down and arrest two young individuals for selling illegal cough syrup and e-cigarettes through Facebook, with one suspect admitting to using the money to support his family. Law enforcement officials from the Khon Kaen Provincial Police, along with administrative officers led a raid on a house in Mueang District, Khon Kaen Province. This…

  • Crime NewsPhuket raids uncover illegal e-cigarette sales in Patong, Ratsada

    Phuket raids uncover illegal e-cigarette sales in Patong, Ratsada

    Police in Phuket raided the Weed Club in Patong and an associated address in Ratsada for allegedly engaging in the illegal sale of e-cigarettes. The operations were brought to light following a tip-off to the Phuket governor. Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat announced the raid on June 16, stating that the information prompted immediate action. He instructed Phuket Vice Governor Sattha…

  • Thailand NewsPolice arrest foreigner for selling narcotic-laced e-cigarettes

    Police arrest foreigner for selling narcotic-laced e-cigarettes

    Police arrested a foreign national for selling e-cigarettes laced with Category 1 and 2 narcotics, seizing the contraband and charging the individual. Today, officers from the Narcotics Suppression Bureau, directed by Police Lieutenant General Kheereesak Tantinwachai, launched an anti-drug operation in Pattaya targeting new drug forms, with a heavy emphasis on the quickly emerging Pod-K electronic cigarettes. The operation led…

  • Thailand NewsThailand cracks down on illegal e-cigarettes to protect children

    Thailand cracks down on illegal e-cigarettes to protect children

    Authorities in Thailand are set to take decisive action against the illegal use of e-cigarettes, emphasising the need to protect children from the health risks associated with vaping. Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul declared that the country has ignored the issue for too long, during an event commemorating World No Tobacco Day yesterday. “The authorities must begin solving the problem right…

  • Thailand NewsCampaign to stub out e-cigarettes from schools gains momentum

    Campaign to stub out e-cigarettes from schools gains momentum

    The campaign to eliminate e-cigarettes from schools is rapidly gaining momentum, as recent studies indicate a more than fivefold increase in usage over the past seven years. Education Minister Police General Permpoon Chidchob reaffirmed the government’s dedication to eradicating e-cigarette use in schools during a forum held yesterday, May 27. The event, organised by the Action on Smoking and Health…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok authorities crack down on vapes, raiding stores

    Bangkok authorities crack down on vapes, raiding stores

    Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya authorities cracked down on the sale of vapes near schools, seizing 1.6 million baht worth of products. Led by the Consumer Protection Committee, the operation aims to protect public health, particularly children, from the dangers of nicotine addiction The Secretary-General of the Consumer Protection Committee Thosarat Thanitiphan assigned a special operation centre led by the Director…

  • Thailand NewsThailand imposes hefty fines on e-cigarette importers to curb sales

    Thailand imposes hefty fines on e-cigarette importers to curb sales

    The Customs Department of Thailand imposed a hefty fine on e-cigarette importers, now demanding double the item’s value plus tax in an attempt to curb the increasing sales among the public, particularly the youth. Panthong Loykulnan, the spokesperson for the department, announced yesterday that importers of e-cigarettes, barakus, shishas, and e-barakus will be mandated to pay a fine equivalent to…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok e-cigarette raid seizes 10,000 products

    Bangkok e-cigarette raid seizes 10,000 products

    Thai authorities have swooped on five e-cigarette outlets in the vicinity of Bangkok’s universities and residential properties, confiscating 10,000 e-cigarette products valued at 3 million baht. The operation was headed by Puangpet Chunlaiad, a minister from the Prime Minister’s Office yesterday in collaboration with the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) and officers of Lat Phrao Police Station. The…

  • Thailand NewsThailand’s CPPD calls for collective action against youth vaping

    Thailand’s CPPD calls for collective action against youth vaping

    A plea has been made by the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) for collective action to safeguard Thai youngsters from the adverse health effects of e-cigarettes. Police Major General Wittaya Sriprasert, CPPD chief, stressed the need for educators, school personnel, parents, and relatives of young children to collaborate in imparting knowledge about the health hazards linked with vaping. In addition,…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok raids seize 12,000 e-cigarettes near schools

    Bangkok raids seize 12,000 e-cigarettes near schools

    Bangkok shops located near schools were targeted in a series of raids that resulted in the seizure of an estimated 12,000 e-cigarettes. With a retail value of approximately 3.6 million baht, these cigarettes were found across five different establishments. The investigation took place last night and involved three stores on Soi Ratchadaphisek in Chatuchak district, one on Soi Lat Phrao…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman sparks backlash for vaping on Chiang Rai flight (video)

    Thai woman sparks backlash for vaping on Chiang Rai flight (video)

    A Thai woman is facing criticism after a video of her smoking an e-cigarette during a flight from Mae Fah Luang International Airport in the northern province of Chiang Rai went viral on Thai social media. A passenger took a sneaky video of the woman vaping on the plane and shared the content with the Red Skull Twitter account. The account…

  • Bangkok NewsPuffing problems: Bangkok seminar on e-cigarettes perils

    Puffing problems: Bangkok seminar on e-cigarettes perils

    A pivotal seminar in Bangkok about the perils of e-cigarettes was attended by administrators from 437 educational institutions. The event was orchestrated by Dr Puangpetch Chunlaid, the minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, commencing precisely at 9am. The seminar’s aim was to bring into sharp focus the rising concerns about e-cigarettes within Thailand’s societal fabric, especially regarding their easy…

  • Thailand NewsE-cigarette manufacturers target students with new ‘toy pod’ trend

    E-cigarette manufacturers target students with new ‘toy pod’ trend

    The rise of a new breed of e-cigarettes, dubbed “toy pods” has sparked growing concern among academics. This new variant, designed to resemble popular cartoon characters or toy miniatures, is targeted explicitly at school and university students. Srirach Lapyai, a project manager at the Tobacco Control Research and Knowledge Management Centre (TRC), shed light on this alarming trend. According to…

  • Thailand NewsE-cigarette vending machines uncovered in Central Thailand

    E-cigarette vending machines uncovered in Central Thailand

    Authorities in Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Pathom, were left stunned as they uncovered a thriving black market for e-cigarettes, with minors allegedly freely purchasing from a suspicious vending machine. In a bustling market scene in Kamphaeng Saen, the Thai Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) received a tip-off from concerned locals, triggering a jaw-dropping investigation into underage vaping. Responding swiftly to the…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok launches Vape Operation crackdown on e-cigarette sales

    Bangkok launches Vape Operation crackdown on e-cigarette sales

    A comprehensive Vape Operation was launched at 2.30pm on Wednesday, March 6, resulting in a crackdown on major e-cigarette sales sources in various areas of Bangkok. The operation was coordinated by Dr Puangpetch Chunlaid, Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, alongside relevant agencies. The targeted e-cigarette sales were estimated to be worth over 3 million baht. Following a detailed…