1. Prohibition of electronic cigarettes in Thailand.
Under the new law of Thailand, the import, use, storage of electronic cigarettes and their analogues are prohibited in Thailand. Now electronic cigarettes are equated with drugs and severely punished by law. Violators face a fine of up to 1,000,000 Baht or up to 10 years in prison. Strongly recommended to refrain from importing electronic cigarettes into Thailand, as well as their use, storage and carrying.
There have already been cases of detention of tourists with electronic cigarettes, with extremely unpleasant consequences for them. We recommend not to risk and not to violate this ban.
2. Prohibition of smoking on beaches.
Since November 1, 2017, in Thailand, the ban on smoking on the 20 most popular beaches in Thailand. Patong is the only beach in Phuket that currently has a smoking ban, but the government plans to implement the ban on other beaches as well. Smoking is only allowed in designated areas near the beaches, and it is strictly prohibited to walk around with a cigarette or dispose of cigarette butts in the sand. Violators can face a fine of up to 100,000 Baht and imprisonment for up to 1 year.
The ban was imposed after a recent study conducted on Patong revealed the presence of approximately 138,000 cigarette butts along a 2.5-kilometer stretch of the beach.
3. Prohibition of smoking Hookah.
The ban on smoking hookah and importing hookah has been enforced in Thailand for several years. If you bring a hookah to Thailand, it can be confiscated at the airport during customs. The owners of cafes that offer hookah to visitors face stricter penalties. Although there is no severe punishment for transporting hookah, it is not advisable to bring it with you. All imported luggage is now being scanned, making it unlikely that the hookah will go unnoticed. Transporting the prohibited hookah will only lead to unnecessary complications and delays at customs.
4. Import of cigarettes to Thailand.
You can import not more than 200 cigarettes per person (1 block) or 250 grammes of tobacco without a declaration for personal use.
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