More stringent anti-smoking efforts mark ‘No Tobacco Day’

[snoop1130]

More stringent anti-smoking efforts mark ‘No Tobacco Day’

By The Nation

 

 

Thailand made significant efforts to curb smoking on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, which falls on May 31 every year.

 

Anti-smoking events were organised at various corners of the country on Thursday. 

 

In Songkhla province, Islamic organisations also launched a campaign to declare mosques “smoke-free zones”. 

 

“Smoke-free area” signs were erected at every mosque in Songkhla.

 

At the Yamee-ulmultakeen Mosque in the province’s Hat Yai district, campaigners actively urged Muslims to abstain from smoking during the ongoing month of Ramadan. 

 

This year, Ramadan runs from May 17 to June 15.

 

Muslims abstain from food, smoking and other indulgences from dawn till sunset during the holy month. Activists, therefore, believe it can be a good start for smokers to try to shake off their smoking habit.

 

In Phitsanulok province, the Buddhachinaraj Hospital invited smokers to its anti-smoking clinic for counselling and nicotine-free gum. 

 

The hospital’s deputy director, Dr Tomorn Thongsri, said smoking had many negative impacts on health. 

 

“It’s bad for the lungs, heart and blood vessels,” he said.

 

In Bangkok, the Siriraj Hospital organised a seminar on the dangers of smoking so as to encourage people to stay clear of cigarettes. 

 

Free counselling was also provided to people who wanted advice on how to quit smoking. 

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30346694

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2018-5-31

[BigBadGeordie]

4 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The hospital’s deputy director, Dr Tomorn Thongsri, said smoking had many negative impacts on health. 

 

“It’s bad for the lungs, heart and blood vessels,” he said.

This chap clearly knows his stuff!

[jingjai9]

They should extend the holidays with no alcohol sales to include tobacco as well. Would be a great gesture? 

 

[Lupatria]

After the tremendous success of "No alcohol day" we celebrate "No smoking day".

Here is an idea for the next campaign: "No lying, cheating and corruption day".

[Wilsonandson]

[cookieqw]

why dont they round everyone up and stand them on a beach  555

[Mac98]

On 5/31/2018 at 10:25 PM, BigBadGeordie said:

This chap clearly knows his stuff!

Smoking a pipe avoids those results. You don't inhale. CDC stats support this. Fifty-five years for me and heart, lungs perfect.