Rama 6 Road now smoke-free; fines up to 5,000 baht for violations
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2026
Bangkok's Rama 6 Road becomes a smoke-free zone for both cigarettes and vapes, with violators facing fines up to 5,000 baht. Part of the city's Healthy City initiative
Excise Dept to ask Cabinet to approve single excise rate on cigarettes
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 03, 2025
The Excise Department is pushing for a single excise rate on cigarettes, aiming to address smuggling and ensure fairer taxation before the House dissolves in January.
Thai Government to Crack Down on Vaping as User Count Hits 400,000
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2025
The Cabinet orders an urgent overhaul of the Tobacco Act to regulate e-cigarettes and curb rapid nicotine addiction, particularly among children and adolescents
Push for stronger vape control on World No Tobacco Day
SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2025
On World No Tobacco Day, Thai health advocates warn of rising e-cigarette use among youth and call for urgent local-level action. With smoking rates falling nationwide, attention now turns to protecting vulnerable communities and preventing nicotine addiction in new forms.