Bangkok, 22 September, 2017 – While electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes are used around the world as a way of helping people quit smoking, travellers coming to Thailand should be aware that these devices are in fact illegal in the kingdom.

Anyone found breaking this law by using an electronic cigarette – or vaping – in Thailand could be arrested and face jail time, or a fine several times the value of the illegal item(s). This applies both to foreigners and Thais.

There have been recent incidents of foreign travellers who were unaware of the ban facing an on-the-spot fine or being arrested.

Many may ask why a device designed to aid people in quitting the habit is being banned. A government spokesman said the ban was introduced for health reasons and that it was originally suggested because electronic cigarettes were luring young people into smoking.

That ban has been in place since 2014.

Thus, travellers coming to Thailand are advised not to bring any electronic cigarettes with them, nor any item or equipment associated with e-cigarettes; such as, the liquid used in the device.

Likewise, travel agents or tour operators selling Thailand as a destination should make sure their clients are aware of the ban in place on electronic cigarettes.

 

source: Tourism Authority of Thailand

 

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领事提醒

中国公民注意遵守泰国电子烟有关法律规定

 

根据泰国法律规定，电子烟在泰国属违禁品，在泰携带、使用、进出口、销售电子烟等行为均属违法。其中，携带、使用电子烟最高可判5年监禁或不超过50万泰铢(约合10万元人民币)罚款，或两者并罚；如有进出口及销售行为，刑期最高10年或罚款不超过100万泰铢，或两者并罚。

特此提醒广大来泰中国公民严格遵守泰国电子烟相关法律规定，避免引起不必要的麻烦，确保旅行顺利。

 

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