Thailand Cracks Down on Illegal E-Cigarettes: Urgent Call for Youth Education on Vaping Dangers

Order Cannabis Online On February 25, 2023, the Customs Department took a major step in the battle against illegal e-cigarettes, publicly displaying seized contraband worth a whopping 72 million baht before their destruction. This eye-catching spectacle underscored the ongoing war against unauthorized vaping products in the country. In the midst of these efforts, a recent survey conducted between May 1 and 27 involving 40,164 youths aged 6 to 30 has shed light on some startling beliefs and behaviors regarding e-cigarettes among the young population. Dr. Sura Wisetsak, the director-general of the Department of Health Service Support (DHSS), revealed the findings with a tone of concern. The survey was a collaborative effort between the DHSS’s Health Education Division, the Thailand Youth Institute, and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA). The data revealed that a significant 18% of respondents were using e-cigarettes, and even more worryingly, many held dangerous misconceptions about these devices. … Continue reading Thailand Cracks Down on Illegal E-Cigarettes: Urgent Call for Youth Education on Vaping Dangers