Thailand imposes new fines
Violators of the ban on smoking in Thai airports face a fine of 5 thousand baht (about 10 450 rubles). In early February, the authorities imposed restrictions at six airports – Phuket, Hat Yai, Mae Fa Luang, Suvarnabhumi, Don Muang, Chang Mai.
Since 2017, the Tobacco Control Act has required all government agencies and state-owned enterprises (including airports) to mark smoking areas to protect the health of those who cannot tolerate tobacco smoke.
Airport management Thailand It was a radical move to remove all smoking rooms in offices and passenger terminals at all six airports they operate and move them outside the terminals.
Since November 1, 2017, Thailand has banned smoking on 20 beaches. Violators of the ban will have to pay a fine of up to 100,000 baht (209,000 rubles) or be deprived of liberty for up to one year.
Since 2014, e-cigarettes can not be brought into Thailand, sold or produced for sale – violation of the ban is punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a fine. The same measures are defined for hookahs and their smoking mixtures.